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    W208 CLK 230K Suspension

    Got the same wandering problem with my 71k 208 320 cab with AMG 18 inch wheels and new continental tyres. All tracking set, no unusual noises from the front and shocks look ok. Though about steering damper
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    61 plate ML350 tyres

    Hi, got Continental 265/40 ZR21 105Y fitted to AMG alloys on a 61 plate ML. Car not yet showing 11k miles yet 2 of them need replacing very soon. Other pair about 2k miles to go at a guess. Tyres been good for grip on dry surfaces and generally quiet in use, had a few cases of aquaplanning on...
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    04 cl500 abc question

    thanks to all for input. Im planning to view/test drive a couple at the weekend, both facelift cars. Plan for me would be to keep service history up to date but paying garage to do as little as possible with me doing most of the work where possible.
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    04 cl500 abc question

    Very near to purchase of a cl500 215 Although no signs of any problems on the 2 I'm considering 60kand70k miles showing. Can a reasonably experienced home mechanic work on the abc systems? Ie could I replace the pump or struts myself or is it all permanently pressurised etc Is there a mileage...
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    To buy or not to buy, CL500

    Hi, Thinking about buying another toy. Mercedes CL 500 or 600, price bracket £5-£10k, seems quite a few out there, lower miles preferred. What should I be looking out for? What goes wrong? What are the model/spec change times? Are there important bits I should look for in spec list? How do...
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    Misfire check engine light

    Hi Fuel filter replaced this weekend, filter that came out looked fine with no signs of blockage The car is only used occasionally more in the summer weather so might give it a good run to see if it helps. Agree it looks fuelling related and its not an individual cylinder or injector etc. Ran 2...
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    Misfire check engine light

    Car has a slight rough feel to it at idle but you can use it all day long without any real problems. Very smooth past the idle with strong acceleration Put the foot to the floor and engine check light and a cylinder cuts out Codes displayed are p2050 misfire kat harmful p0300 followed by same...
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    Air/fuel starvation? Part throttle power loss E55 AMG

    Yep genuine Bosch maf after reading all the tales of problems with non genuine parts. When I put the new maf in. The car ran very well for a couple of days before problems returned. I'm sure the car new I was watching it! I've searched for threads on other sites re my codes and it seems its a...
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    Air/fuel starvation? Part throttle power loss E55 AMG

    The part you picture seems to be known by many names on various forums including a purge valve, regeneration fuel valve, fuel pressure regulator valve to name a few - ebay confirms the variations. Ive got similar symptoms to what you describe on a far more humble clk 320. my purge valve has a...
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    CLK 208 320 conv engine problems

    Spoke to soon Floored throttle on way home Was getting code on cylinder 5 Now getting p2052 misfire on 2 or 5 kat harmful p0302 which seems to have moved to cylinder 2 Engine check light on As before maf replaced. Plugs replaced Seemed when it happened one cylinder shut down as car down on...
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    CLK owners register

    1. AJA - 1999 w208 CLK 320 Sport 2. CKLclive - 1999 CKL/dcp modified & 2000 CLK 430 3. Ream - 99 230 CLK cab x2 4. Benzmanc - Dec 2002 (52) 230k cab avantgarde 5. Gollom - 2000 W208 CLK230 avantgarde 6.Scottishman2 - 2004 W209 CLK55 Cab. 7. Nicensleazy- 1998 W208 230 Kompressor CLK Elegance...
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    CLK 208 320 conv engine problems

    Carsoft all now looking good. A great piece of diagnostic software certainly for my 208 320. Told me a misfire on cylinder 5. Already replaced plugs, replaced the plug leads(used from ebay) and swapped coil packs between 4 and 5 at same time. Gave everything a blast of wd40 and car now running...
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    CLK 208 320 conv engine problems

    Good quality MAF replaced and car feels much smoother but still has rough tickover. Ive bought a Carsoft MB kit for diags but software instal causing problems. Error codes in German! Ebay special!
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    vague/bump sensative steering

    CLK 320 conv 51 plate, 70kmls, fsh, excellent overall condition with a few other ongoing issues. Fitted 18 inch AMG alloys and for me, gives a more updated look. Steering now a bit (more?)vague and suffers from occasional bump steer. Nothing obviously worn underneath but... Not really a major...
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    TVR Chinemara Petrol Leak

    Hi, I own a 97 Chimaera Usual place is the petrol pipes(flow and return) come up on drivers side over the rocker cover and as standard are just rubber, with the intense heat and flexing, they tend to harden and then crack with the results you talk off. A usual mod(all TVR owners can list a range...
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