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  1. Merty

    Front near side of car dropped - Coil spring broke ?

    Guys Couple of days ago front right side of the car just clapsed with a bang on motorway luckly the car handleld normally and i still drove about another 80miles. To get it checked MB charge £120 for diognosis My service is due soon too so i was thinking if i took the car in for a service...
  2. V

    W202 Spring Pads/Coil Shims - PLEASE HELP

    Hi, I recently bought a set of H&R Springs for my W202 C200 Sport. After reading more into it, im worries i wont get a noticeable drop and came on to the subject of the above mentioned. Does any one know where or how i can find the size (MM) of what is on my car now, without having to get it...
  3. 5

    Spring pad thickness - ??

    Hi, I have a 230E and I would like to lower it. So, I bought H&R springs (lower by 30mm). I am not sure if I have the Bilstein B4 or the Bilstein HD. I need to buy spring pads but I am not sure what is the correct thickness for my set up. Thanks for helping
  4. G

    W202 Fron Coil Spring Housing

    Hi all I'm guessing I know the answer to this question but just thought I'd ask the forum to confirm the inevitable Had a coil spring go on my C250TD Estate over the weekend and just had a look to see what damage was done. As it turns out it was n't the coils spring snapping but the upper...
  5. D

    Rear spring suspension bracing unit/cups

    Hi all im wondering if anyone can help i have noticed my e320 rear spring cups have started to corrode and are going to need chopped of and replaced. I have seen plenty information with people having to change the front cups which mines are fine. The thing is i can't find the replacement...
  6. N

    Cars In The Park, Spring meet up at Newby Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire. 10th May 2015

    Cars In The Park, Spring meet up at Newby Hall, Ripon, North Yorkshire. 10th May 2015 The first CITP meet up is already arranged for MAY 10th, Google map location: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/...8fb52ea36749c0 A brief history... Cars in the park is a casual gathering of...
  7. M

    Boxing Day - great time for a broken spring

    Looks like my W202 has a broken rear o/s spring. It's 3cm lower on the rear after one of those expensive-sounding metallic 'clangs', post-speed bump. With unerring timing, it's Boxing Day, I'm in Falmouth for Christmas and home is Oxfordshire. And to top it off, we need to be out of our...
  8. M

    W221 Airmatic Spring

    Hi Guys, Went to the car this morning and the rear passager side seems to be A LOT lower than the other three corners I checked. It might be a case of the car sitting on a slight incline or the sudden drop in temps but I would rather be prepared if it is a slow leak or a faliure. Can...
  9. C

    Eibach Lowering spring for Vito W639

    [WANTED] Hi everyone, I'm looking for a rear Eibach 30mm lowering spring to fit a 2009 Vito 111. I've looked all over and can only find the sets of 4 but as they aren't that old i only want to replace the 1.
  10. S

    S211 tailgate strut replacement notes

    I replaced my lazy S211 tailgate struts today. Here are a few notes which might help you if you are considering the job yourself. It took me about an hour to do the first side and 15 minutes to do the next side as by then I knew what I was doing. I got the new ones from ebay, listed as Febi...
  11. nutrunner

    broken spring on rear

    hi all my 03 clk 320 cab is back in the garage tomorrow to have 2 rear springs fitted 1 has snapped ,will i ever have a touble free Merc ,its now costing more than the car is worth
  12. BIG_G_1979

    w211 e280cdi sport spring colour codes

    Hi guys I have to replace one of my front springs and I have look to see the colour code whixh is yellow yellow yellow, dies anyone have all the spring colours codes with meaning behind them? Ie is my spring low and hard etc?
  13. johnsco

    W210 e300td - front spring perch failure

    Hi Everyone The front spring perches on the old E300TD are looking very shabby. They haven't actually failed yet, but failure of one of them is imminent and the other is on its way out. :( This is a common problem with these cars. I know these can be repaired. Is there a standard repair...
  14. M

    W123 Rear Spring - Brand New

    Morning all. I have for sale a Lesjofors rear coil spring for the W123 (1976-1985). I ordered a front spring for my 230 CE but received this instead. It is brand new, never been fitted. Part number is 123324060. Open to offers. Many thanks Paul
  15. W

    M102 spring loaded rachet chain tensioner failure? Help please.

    I need someone's advice with these spring loaded rachet type tensioners on the M102 engines please. Even with the rachet engaged into the body the plunger itself can go backwards into the body when pressure is applied but only by 4mm or so then it stops. By means I am able rock the plunger back...
  16. JethroUK

    Is it a broken spring??

    Only had my C220 couple of weeks Quite a few ramps on our street I noticed yesterday a 'clunk' from passenger/rear when I went over a ramp Sounded like something in the boot but its empty Its been clunking intermitently ever since I have a 1 year warantee with the car Is it a broken spring?? Is...
  17. G

    W211 Spring broken, Local mechanic or Indi?

    2005, E280 CDI o/s/f spring broken... Is this a simple task the could be done at local mechanic or better go to Merc specialist? N.B: MB dealer quoted me £300 pounds for replacing the front pair (it says, 2 white 1 blue 1.2 each total 2.4 hours) Thank you
  18. V

    W210 Spring Perch alternative?

    Hi, Has anyone here replaced their perches with this..... D2 RACING RS COILOVERS FOR MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS 1996-2002 SUSPENSION W210 E320 | eBay Seem to me to be an alternative method of lowering and alleviating rotten perches at the same time by just replacing one item. Can't see...
  19. Wilson03635

    2008 ml rear spring broken

    Hi guys. New to the forum. Was just wondering if any 1 had ever changed the rear spring or does the shock have to be done aswell. Is it possible to do at the house? Thanks in advance
  20. BAZZER1

    Spring labour cost

    May need to replace the left & right Front Springs on my 2002 W210 E320CDI Avantgarde Estate quite soon, how much should the labour charge be to fit the two new Springs, Labour Cost Only and how long does it normally take. Thanks BAZZER1
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