Recent content by Gunny

A friend of mind who is a MB trained mechanic with 12 years experience has opened up his own business, in preston Farm Stockton on Tees Cleveland. Details Prestige Servicing & Repairs Tel 01642 669100 Fax 669150. He has been privately servcing my cars for some years now...

Yeah I have taken the extended warrenty out it works out @ £5.12 per month ( direct debit). However if you cancel your current contract - wait a couple of weeks then take a new one out - may save you money - you may even be able to swing free installation - food for thought. Gunny

This is caused by a build up of brake dust on the hand brake shoe ratchet adjuster - requires removal of rear discs & a good clean out with brake cleaner, wire brush etc. You may find that if you press the hand brake pedal down really hard it will spring up with no problems - if you tend...

Hi Nigel you are experiencing the very same problem that i had @ 70k on my 2001 w203, i had the rack replaced under my independant warranty at a cost of £760 MERCEDESwanted over £1500. However there is a silver lining to this cloud of dismay, Euro parts do a replacement rack for around...

Try www.blowers-jewellers.co.uk They have a left handed version in stock, I purchased my Luminor from them -superb. Gunny

Depends on how hard you drive it. The OEM pads as fitted as standard tend to be quite hard & will wear down the discs if you are heavy on the brake pedal. Dont skimp on costs with non standard disks & pads they tend not to last as long as MB items & may give you trouble. Gunny

Live 8 The Floyd :bannana: :bannana: I thought The Floyd were just awesome, brought a tear to my eye. After being a fan for 35 years I never ever thought I would see them play live again. Good choice of songs, looked as good as when I saw them in 1979 only with a little more grey hair (...

:crazy: Well after one year of ownership of the w203 C 200 Komp Its time to say good bye. Fixed all the Knocks, got the car looking like new - maybe a little sorry to see it go - but what the hell !! :rolleyes: Here's the add. 2001 Y reg C200 Kompressor avantgarde 6 speed manual...

Dont sit on the fence Pammy - Say what you really mean Gunny

The night before the verdict Miichael was at home with friends, pacing up & down. One of his aids suggested that they watch a video, Michael said "I know we'll get Alladin" His bodyguard replied, "I think your already in enough trouble as it is Michael"

Try europarts they are a lot cheaper than the stealer - just been quoted £198.00 for mine Gunny

MAF Failure :( :( All this talk about MAF's failing etc etc, I think mine has done the journey. Took the w203 c 200 Komp out on Sunday & it was flat as a fart no pick up no thottle response no top end - really slow. I have disconnected the battery & will reconnect tonight , no sure...

A few weeks ago a mate put me in touch with a guy who had the kit to carry out re-maps of MB ECU's. After speaking with the guy on the phone I have decided not to use him as I am a sceptical in using someone that - 1. I dont know very well & charges £350.00 for the pleasure. 2...

If you take the car to an independant who has the kit to read the fault codes it can be done in a matter of minutes. Gunny

Nothing lasts for ever !!!