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    W212 e250 cdi engine sounds - Video

    Hi I have noticed during the last few days I get a strange noise coming from the engine area. It is only when the engine is cold and the fan heating is turned on inside. It lasts about 5 minutes and gradually fades away. I have had a peek in the engine bay a few times but failed to locate...
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    Servicing and questions in Bucks

    Anyone with comments and suggestions?
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    Servicing and questions in Bucks

    Hello everyone, Made a comeback to MB after a long gap. I now own W212 e250cdi blueefficiency sport 2009. Bought it about a month or so ago. It is due A service as it has just hit 45k miles. Would appreciate if you answer the following questions Though it is out of warrenty I am considering...
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    MOT Failure - Advice Needed

    Cheers any recommendation on the after market ones as I wouldn't want to go for the same cat which has failed so quickly. Any manufacturers or suppliers? PS: Any ideas why the lambda reading is still high?
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    MOT Failure - Advice Needed

    UPDATE: The car still wouldnt pass even after doing the following: Exhaust leak sorted Everything mentioned earlier(Lambda, full service) Wynns pre MOT emission reducer Bloody good thrashing on the motorway for about 40 minutes constantly from 5000 - bouncing off rev limiterThe emissions did...
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    MOT Failure - Advice Needed

    Yes that is normally what i do. Just had a baby and never had the chance to catch up with my appearance let alone the car.:)
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    MOT Failure - Advice Needed

    Cheers yes i agree it would be temporary as i need to make sure it passes mot asap as the insurance doesnt pay out if there is no mot plus the road tax is expiring. Thanks a lot for the advice. I will fill it with shell optimax as well.
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    MOT Failure - Advice Needed

    Where can i get it. I just checked halfords website they dont have it. They have this by the way. Probably what you are referring to but not the same name http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_274571_langId_-1_categoryId_165750
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    MOT Failure - Advice Needed

    Thanks i will get it fixed today and will take it for an italian tune up. Once done i will take it for MOT tomorrow. I will keep my fingers crossed. But Steve how can the lambda sense the leak or more oxygen when it is in manifold and the leak is after cat. To be honest there is hardly a leak...
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    MOT Failure - Advice Needed

    Just an update, Although the leak is very minor it has not been sorted yet. But after having all the things mentioned above specially the lambda changed, i took the car to a garage and persuaded them to check the emissions. Guess what it failed again. The same readings came up as mentioned...
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    MOT Failure - Advice Needed

    Cheers guys. The car is regularly serviced on the right times but the major service was due soon. Anyways I dropped the car off with an Indie and he has now changed the following Lambda Sensor Plugs Engine Oil Air and Oil Filter Anti roll bar bushes(They were squeeking a bit so i asked him to...
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    MOT Failure - Advice Needed

    I understand but shouldnt they be inspecting the exhaust. Also if they can ask me to get the CAT and Lambda changed from them with a bill close to £600, I am sure you would agree with me they should have told the actual problem of the blow.
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    MOT Failure - Advice Needed

    Thanks I will put the standard one on. There is no leak by the way. I dont think it is used by the engine as well as the car never smokes. I do note that every time I disconnect the hose to throttle body there is fair amount of oil there. It seems it is passing from the engine to the throttle...
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    MOT Failure - Advice Needed

    Thanks a lot guys. Do you reckon i should remove the K&N and fit an OEM air filter for the recheck on MOT? As excessive air may be raising the emissions as well. I will be fitting brand new plugs and changing the oil before taking it to the retest. Could anyone tell me how to check...
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    MOT Failure - Advice Needed

    Thanks Steve. Much appreciated. The car is of 1995. It sailed past last time without needing anything apart from front brake pads changed. When i got the CAT changed last they didnt change the lambda. I have seen the pictures online but when Kwick Fit took me under the car and showed me...
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