Recent content by darreningram

I just wonder if this could be my problem? I’ve ordered a new fuel pump relay to try- it’s cheap! my E280 has 170000 miles on clock- runs fine, very smooth- then all of a sudden it will just stall- starts again then stalls after20 secs- leave it for a few hours and then it is fine- runs for a...

my E280 has 170000 miles on clock- runs fine, very smooth- then all of a sudden it will just stall- starts again then stalls after20 secs- leave it for a few hours and then it is fine- runs for a bit then same again- it has had new OVP relay, MAF and fuel pump- please help or I’m scrapping it...

Thanks again guys, great help- part arrives Wednesday- will let you know

I have ordered a used OVP is there an easy way to find the wheel speed sensors??

Thanks guys, great help- will check it out and let u know

Good afternoon, I have a 95 E280 with somewhat unusual issues. It is a 5 speed auto- when driving the ABS light will come on intermittently and the cruise control then won't work. Also the car appears to not be able to downshift as easily and holds onto higher gears for longer. When the ABS...

Check where the fuel tank attaches to filling tube - prone to leaks and may be overflowing when you accelerate?

Thanks guys, great information especially the step to step guide Hotrodder which is really what I need- I will review the thread to see what the conclusion was on type and brand of coolant to use and have a go next weekend- thanks again

My coolant hasn't been changes in a long time and I just keep adding if it dips at all- rarely. I notice she runs a bit cold most of the time- 70- in normal use. Therefore I suspect the coolant/water ratio is a bit off. Is it simple to draw and refill the system and if so could someone give me a...

Sent it a bit early there! I did a similar trip earlier in the summer in the same car as yours from Belfast to France and it really comes into its own on those long motorway stretches- with the air con on we had both axillary fans called upon. I wish you a safe and trouble free trip home- I...

Would be interested to hear how you are getting on over there- if you contacted the RAC how do u rate their service and expertise with the W124- where they able to lcate you a local specialist MB mechanic?

I would replace that tyre

Thanks for input everyone- I am hoping the current set will last until I get the winter tyres on- I think I will try the Dunlops then in spring- I am torn whether to try the wider tyres or not- they look much better with the car sitting a little lower too but there really seems to be few other...

I have read a few of the older threads but wonder has anyone any updated thoughts on tyre choice. In particular has anyone tried the Dunlop Sport Blue Response? I normally stick with continental but it's hard to argue with better economy and significantly less road noise. Nick has always been a...

Does 1995 E280 W124 5 speed have the 722.5 or 722.6 gearbox? Bit confused by some online resources. Thanks