Recent content by joolz250

Ok so this problem persists! Car seems fine until it goes into kick down. Similar to before - kick down - surge- loss of power , smoke, juddering , pulled over and engine died. Restarted, very lumpy, lots of grey / dark grey ( not blue ) smoke. Revved it a bit, settled back into regular idle...

Update - I found that I had not properly re- attached the pipes into and out of the intercooler and both had partially blown out! I am kicking myself but also hopeful this was the cause of the breakdown. I'm thinking a very sudden loss of boost would have caused over fuelling and hence all the...

Which one is MAP? The higher or lower one? Thanks

..I had a specific question also- could someone please tell me what the two sensors are on the inlet side? I have one in the aluminium pipe leading into bottom of inlet manifold and another higher up on the side of the mixing chamber. Thank you

Hi all, Long story but here goes! W210 320 CDi with 156k, 2002 model: I replaced the plastic fuel lines at 142k last year. A few weeks back it developed a significant fuel leak from high pressure pump- few days later diesel had gotten into belt and pulleys , and caused the belt to slip off...

Hi all, Just about to take the egr, cooler and manifold off my 2002 E320 cdi with 146k. Ive got a spare manifold from a breakers which im cleaning up now so I get swap over quickly. Question is - I see the manifold has a coolant port and coolant pipes. None of the threads ive looked at have...

Meant to add I agree with blackc55, you might want to consider replacing all 3. The same components have to be removed to get to one of them. I did all 3 at once. Cost just under £100 in parts from MB Chelsea.

Hi all, I think the title says it all really. How do I remove the rubber trim/ seal (where the glass slots in with windows up ) in order to tackle rust bubbling up on top of door frame. Concious I could just yank it out but undoubtedly risk damaging it. Any insights much appreciated. Thank you

Hi there I did this job myself recently on my 2002 E320 cdi. Assuming we are talking about the same engine. Im an accountant by training but an enthusiastic amateur mechanic. Ive changed engines, gearboxes, clutches, welded up an old beetle etc. If a full engine swap was a say a 8/10 in...

Couldnt agree more. I had recent similar experience with the plastic fuel lines on my w210 320cdi. Although not so many 'relaxed weekends' in my house with 3 young kids - more a case of late nights after work ! Lots of research, the right tools & patience. Save money and have satisfaction and...

Couldnt agree more. I had recent similar experience with the plastic fuel lines on my w210 320cdi. Although not so many 'relaxed weekends' in my house with 3 young kids - more a case of late nights after work ! Lots of research, the right tools & patience. Save money and have satisfaction and...

So I downloaded torque and bought a £10 obd bluetooth adapter off ebay. Poked around under dash and was not able to find the obd ii socket. Did some googling and it seems on this model the diagnostics are read through a 38 pin connector.right? I see 38 pin to obd ii adapters are available. is...

Hi all, I have 2002 E320 cdi [210]. Im in the market for a fault code reader. Does anybody have experience of using a bluetooth obd socket unit and android smart phone app? Any thoughts or recommendations ? Thank you

Hi all,*I’m new to this forum. I recently purchased a 2002 E320 cdi estate with 142,000 miles. I have 3 young kids and needed a 7 seater and would sooner have shaved off an eyebrow than drive an MPV!*Given the age and mileage I was not surprised when it developed* diesel leak. I traced this...