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    1990 W124 rear suspension rust

    I do seem to recall that somebody in Germany was/is making them but despite no end of searching can I find the reference. I found a reference to part numbers for an estate ( web site entry 2012 ) and was wondering if they are the same ? "The box section for the 124 rear front subframe mounts...
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    1990 W124 rear suspension rust

    hi my 1990 230E saloon has failed the NCT ( MOT) for primary structure corrosion on both rear subframe mounts :(:(. I have attached a pic of the affected area ( not my car ) and was wondering if these brackets are available or repairable. thanks in advance brendan
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    leaking petrol from distrubution unit

    hi all Hi All just a quick update . I managed to get an EHA unit last night from a 300E and I've just finished installing the EHA unit it about 5 mins ago and all is...
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    leaking petrol from distrubution unit

    wish me luck hi the part number is 2437020003 but i believe 2437020007 also works. Part is horrendously expensive nearly 500e over here and sadly i cannot get parts from the UK as couriers/air lines wont carry them. Bosch does a kit F026T03002 which contans the EHA, O rings and the screws...
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    leaking petrol from distrubution unit

    thanks hi thanks for the contacts I have emailed both so fingers crossed. regards brendan
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    leaking petrol from distrubution unit

    hi all brief update , i installed the 2 rubber o-rings but its still leaking from the center hole. Looks like a new EHA valve for me and I dread to think of the cost, probably 1/2 the value of the car. Now gotta read up on how to re-calibrate the new EHA unit once its installed. ah well thats...
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    leaking petrol from distrubution unit

    Hi and thanks to all, I tightened the screws up it & it was still leaking from a hole midway on the EHA assembly ( highlighted on my Pic above ) I collected the rings today and will replace them on saturday hoping all goes well. thanks once again for all your help regards brendan
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    leaking petrol from distrubution unit

    hi Grober & stwat thanks for the help , by any chance would you happen to have the part number for the washers as i have searched on line without any success ? thanks inadvance brendan
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    leaking petrol from distrubution unit

    hi all Recently I noticed a smell of petrol when I was driving my 1990 230E car and after lifting off the Air filter housing I could see where the leak is coming from. The attached pictures show the location where the leak is coming from ( as indicated by the red arrow ) . I have 2 questions...
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    going to look at a w210 2.8 engine good/bad

    hi all i'am going to look at a 2000 w210 2.8 with 130k on the clock and while i'am familiar with the running and suspension gear of the w210 having owned 2 previously I was wondering what issues are there with the 2.8 engine ( as its a 2000 model would i be right in saying its an M112...
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    W124 Sunroof alignement Video howto

    hi all I came across this You-tube Video linky on how to adjust the sun roof alignement as the one on my car was dipping badly at the rear. The video shows a 190E but it also worked fine on my 1992 220CE :D:D:D. It took about 30 minutes to get it right and then happy days Hope you find it...
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    wanted w124 Headlight wiper arm

    thanks hi thanks for the offer but i have managed to get ana arm. regards brendan
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    w124 Passenger side Foot well panel wanted

    Hi all, looking for a passenger side footwell panel in beige for my 1992 220Ce as the one i have is all cracked and looks dreadfull. If you have one lying about I would be very interested in having it and willing to pay a rsonable price ( inclusing postage to Southern Ireland ) thanks in...
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    wanted w124 Headlight wiper arm

    hi as the title says I'am looking for a passenger side headlight wiper arm for a w124 200ce as mine has snapped :( . if you have one stowed awayand dont need it i would be interested in it. I can pay via paypal. thanks in advance brendan
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    Worrying engine noise - video link

    The Purge MOT Valve ticking is normal. Regarding the tapping noise I have used the Wynn's Hydraulic Valve Lifter cleaner previously and it is good at reducing the lenth of time the tappets are noisy . Mine only lasts for a few seconds and not minutes. I personnally don't like the engine flush...
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