Recent content by eng622

If the noise goes on removing the belt how easy is it then to diagnose, pump, AC comp. bearing or idler bearing?

There is someone on SLK World who appears to have the same whining noise that I have. His car is 05, mine 55, his car has done 55K, mine 57K. To much of a coincidence? Now he took his to an indy and they think it is the pump. My noise seems to be also coming from the pump but difficult to be...

There is someone on SLK World who appears to have the same whining noise that I have. His car is 05, mine 55, his car has done 55K, mine 57K. To much of a coincidence? Now he took his to an indy and they think it is the pump. My noise seems to be also coming from the pump but difficult to be...

Checked the PAS fluid level and it is at minimum for 20 c, so looks to be no problem there. The belt I can deflect around 1/2 inch on the longest free part between alternator a upper pulley, so cannot see a problem there. The whining noise appears to be from the PAS pump below the reservoir. Any...

I did not notice the noise I have now when test driving the car I recently purchased but having driven it for only a few miles there is something not right. To make matters worse the car had a full service less than 1K miles ago. With the bonnet open there is a high pitched noise coming from the...

I've read the steering response on an SLK is not the best in the class, however having just driven my newly purchased one want to be reassured it does not have a fault. There is no play that I am aware of (I see this was an issue in a previous post) and turn in is quite good but could be a...

Bought a 55 plate a few weeks ago but been away so apart from driving home have just had top down motoring today. It is Obsidian black with Designo Lava interior, 18 AMG wheels with sports suspension, air scarf & heated seats. Ticked most of my boxes, well at least the must haves, the interior...

Do these unscrew if you need to take off?

Had a test drive in a SLK which had the paddle shift. When using the paddles on upshifting I could see the gear display going up 1,2,3 etc but on getting to 6 the next paddle operation displayed D. I was also watching the rev counter and in addition feeling the slight surge when shifting...

I have another car I'm interested in so can someone please help VIN WDB1714562F082075 Thanks in anticipation

WDB1714562F082075 Thanks, in anticipation

How expensive do you think a repair to a small dent in a designo silver paint finish would be compared with a standard paint? For example is the designo paint itself so much more expensive.

I'm looking for one in the lower tax bracket, so must be older than mid March 2006 or newer same period 2008 Thanks

Following on from my input regarding 'webuyanycar' on the 'Do I sell for cash or PE' post I'm looking to buy:- SLK 350 54/05/55 reg and will pay the Parkers PE price (much much more than you would get from 'webuyanycar') and up to £1K more for one with the right spec. and lowish miles So if you...

I'm in the market to buy an SLK 350 and would gladly pay the 'webuyitnow' price and pay more for the right car. This is an example Dealer car SLK 350, 54 reg, 46K miles for £12.5K Parkers also give retail at £12.5K and PE price £10K. They don't quote trade but it will be less, perhaps £9.5K...