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carat 3.6

carat 3.6

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      carat 3.6 reacted to MightyE30's post in the thread My new 190e M104 3.2 Sportline blue/black build with Like Like.
      She's been away three days having a full custom stainless exhaust built up and fitted so thought I'd grab a few snaps on the way home...
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      carat 3.6 replied to the thread 300ce.
      The clips that hold the top and bottom part of the HT lead guide get weak over time, quite common and nothing to worry about.
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      carat 3.6 replied to the thread M619UJO A124 E220 STOLEN?.
      They haven't got the greatest track record for that sort of thing around here, social media is often more reliable.
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      carat 3.6 posted the thread M619UJO A124 E220 STOLEN? in Driving/Incidents/Roadrage.
      Not sure where to post this, but hopefully it helps someone. Yesterday I noticed a silver 124 convertible abandoned at the side of the...
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      carat 3.6 replied to the thread Advice needed 1980 380E.
      That's a sad end for the e420, hopefully you can get the E55 repaired at some point. They are a good car, it's just that over here the...
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      carat 3.6 reacted to DSM10000's post in the thread 190e MPG 1.8 Vs 2.0? with Like Like.
      I doubt there is much diffeence in reality. Often larger engines with better torque are not only more pleasant to drive but can be...
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      carat 3.6 replied to the thread Advice needed 1980 380E.
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      carat 3.6 reacted to Pontoneer's post in the thread Advice needed 1980 380E with Like Like.
      Some cars have one pump , others have two . I'd have thought a 280 ( a fairly thirsty car ; I've had lots of cars with the M110 engine...
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      carat 3.6 replied to the thread Advice needed 1980 380E.
      Over here any of the later cars with an m103 are all twin pumped, even the 260 w201 and w124. The 420 and 500 V8s are twins as well...
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      carat 3.6 replied to the thread 190e MPG 1.8 Vs 2.0?.
      It's not much difference between the 1.8 and 2.0, but whichever one comes with the manual gearbox will always be better on fuel. Not...
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      carat 3.6 replied to the thread Advice needed 1980 380E.
      Any w126 from a 300 to 560. W201 and W124 from a 260 upwards. W123 and R107 280's upwards, not sure on the 4cyl versions. This video...
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      carat 3.6 reacted to Pontoneer's post in the thread Advice needed 1980 380E with Like Like.
      I was going to say that since I'm pretty certain my 280s had twin pumps , also remember posting with a US guy re his W126 500SEL bemused...
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      carat 3.6 reacted to alabbasi's post in the thread Advice needed 1980 380E with Like Like.
      All CIS cars have a single pump (even the 450SEL 6.9). The simple fuel delivery test is to jump the relay and direct the fuel to a 2...
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      carat 3.6 replied to the thread Advice needed 1980 380E.
      Not necessarily, any UK Mercedes with CIS after 1984 generally has twin pumps. Some models had it earlier, some later, although it could...
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      carat 3.6 reacted to Pontoneer's post in the thread Advice needed 1980 380E with Like Like.
      You mentioned getting fuel up when the feed pipe is disconnected , but not at high pressure . I would suggest starting at the beginning...
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