Recent content by Cardiff_Exile

I've had a few LPG'd cars (Jags) over the years and recently had my W208 CLK 320 converted. Personally I would recommend buying a non converted car and getting the job done yourself. You then have a warrantee etc as they can be a nightmare when the go wrong and the original installation was...

When I bought it earlier this year the aircon did not work. Turned out the connector to the compressor had rotted through. Reconnected it with some new wire and voila it worked perfectly. The clutch engages and the light is out (I leave it on all the time) but I have noticed a few spots of...

Thanks Steve, I guess when the aircon is off (eco on) it just spins freely? I thought I had a slight oil leak until i noticed the oil was the same coulour as the dye in the aircon system. why do I have a feeling its going to cost a few quid to sort! Neil

It’s leaking oily green fluid so I guess it’s a replacement. Can it wait until next summer or do I have to attend to it now? TIA Neil

Thanks guys, has hit around 90 over this weekend so glad to know it normal. after the head gasket went on the XKR last year I live in fear of temperature gauges! There is a little bubble on the nearside rear arch but the rest and the boot are rust free. Off to my tame mechanic next week for...

An ‘of the moment’ eBay bargain purchase! :D The last merc I owned was a W123 230E and strangely this feels the similar. It feels as well screwed together as my W123 although I’m told this period was poor on quality control for Mercedes. So far so good and I've racked up 500 odd miles without...