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hello guys and girls. spring protection detail for my E63 First of all i apologise for not taking any before photos.. my car hadn't been washed for about 3 weeks, so it was pretty dirty from the amount of rain we've had. Firstly i started the day with valet pro citrus degreaser as the...

spring protection detail E63 (pic heavy) hello guys and girls. spring protection detail for my E63 First of all i apologise for not taking any before photos.. my car hadn't been washed for about 3 weeks, so it was pretty dirty from the amount of rain we've had. Firstly i started the...

Hi All, Anyone going to Duxford for the Spring Car Show tomorrow...? We're meeting up with the MBOC in North London and convoying up for the day. Did it last year - fun for 'all the family'..... Sent from my iPad using MBClub UK

Hi all, Where would I get the metal spring cap that is welded to the chassis for the front suspension from? I'm considering fixing the c250, spring can be had cheap, but this other rusted part needs replacing and welding on. Is it dealer only? If so, what kind of price am I likely to be...

Well, at inspection looks like will need to be sorted as under mastic there is rust and the cup is sinking. Can anyone suggest a decent garage that will not break the bank to deal with this in the south-west. (preferably between truro- exeter)

My airmatic bag blew on a Dyno run last week, the 2nd time this has happened on two different dyno's in a space of 4 months. :confused: The feeling is that when the car is subjected to full power, when the operator lifts the accelerator, the reservoir for the bags has to work much harder to...

Hello. Does anyone know if the rear springs on the ML55 AMG are the same as a 320 ML? Both my rear springs are broken. Thanks. Martin.

hi just saw this offer on amazon[/URL] and was wondering if any one here had used this set as i'am about to change the shocks and springs on my w124. As I'am a home mechanic it wont get used that often eh maybe only once but you never know right ?? thanks in advance brendan

Hi all. Just going over a speed hump at normal speed, herd a clonk and this happens Anybody know a ok make. Budget is on a shoe string at the moment ! Sent from my iPhone using MBClub UK

Hi all. I have just ordered a telescopic spring compressor to do the above job. I have 2 genuine rear springs from MB. Does anyone have a comprehensive guide on how to replace the springs on my 56 e320 CDI. Bottom of O/S rear spring has broken off and is rattling around in the...

Given the unseasonably mild weather, cleaning has been on the cards so I thought I should put up some pictures. A quick clean with Valet Pro PH Neutral Snow foam, 2 bucket wash, and a coat of Autobrite Cherry Glaze polish. Wheels cleaned with Valet Pro Bilberry wheel cleaner and then coated...

I notice that the snow has now disappeared from the MBClub.co.uk header:thumb:

First off, get the superior, correctly tempered Eibach replacement spring rather than the Merc original. This job needn't be the repair from Hell - read on. There are two 'conventional' methods of getting enough clearance to insert the (compressed) new spring - you can : 1) - Drop the inboard...

Hi, have just phoned Merc for replacement rear springs for my son's 2004 E320 CDI fitted with sports suspension. I am told there will be ether one blue blob and one green blob or one blue blob and 2 green blobs of paint. Be grateful for guidance on where to look for these "blobs of paint" on my...

Hi all does anyone know if the failure of this spring would cause loss of drive through the transmission ? any help much appreciated

Hi Thinking about getting springs and shocks replaced on my car: ECP have quite good saving currently for my E300TD: Front Springs £36 Sachs Mercedes-Benz | Euro Car Parts UK?s No.1 Car Parts Retailer Front Shocks £49 Anschler Mercedes-Benz | Euro Car Parts UK?s No.1 Car Parts Retailer...

When I started driving I noticed that every 10 seconds the car was making a noise similar to the noise of not released handbrake and at that point I felt that the car was shaking slightly. So after about 500 meters I stopped and checked the car and noticed that it the front driver's side is...

Hello. My first post here :) Recently on my W203 C220 2002 year i started to hear some scratching noise from rear left wheel. I decided to open the wheel and to see what is the problem. If someone writes some working i prefer pictures so here are some from me : I realized that the...

Hi all , noticed a lovely 'clunking' noise from the back of the car today as I actually had rear passengers lol , had a quick look and it seems one side is sporting a nice lowered look lol , now cash being tight this close to christmas I was looking to just replace the one , now to my query , I...

As the title says really. My n/s door lock started bouncing yesterday and having just removed the actuator the spring is fine. It worked when I tested it after dismantling but after I put it back in the car it has started again. :( Should I change the spring as a matter of course or is there...