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    Software Update & MOT

    I have received "The Letter" which states: "In agreement with the German authorities, we have been updating the software in the engine control unit of various diesel vehicles with the Euro 5 emissions standard as part of a voluntary service measure. You may have already received a letter...
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    450 SEL 6.9 restoration

    Wow!!! Your local MB dealer, or whoever you've got parts from must love you! I've had Mercs for some time now and always impressed by the availability of replacement parts, but not always the cost, for older cars. Almost bought a 450SEL in about '83, but it wouldn't fit in the drive, let...
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    My 1974 Mercedes 230.4 Restoration

    Just happened on this thread and it brought back very fond memories of my first Mercedes; a 1976 230/4 in Maroon; PVF 657R, bought in 1983. Anyone know if it's still around? We were looking for a Rover SD1, but happened to see a 230/4 in yellow and my wife took a shine to the car, but not the...
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    Creaking suspension

    Out of interest, was it the top or bottom ball joint? I have replaced both on my 54 plate E270.
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    210 2.8 What is this, and why is it oily?

    The oil cooler is a plate exchanger that has oil and water flowing through it, separated by the 'plates'. The cooling water removes the heat from the oil. I would expect oil to drain from it after the engine has been stopped for some time but there may still be oil in it. Never had a problem...
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    New Batteries, but now no charging

    Thanks for the prompt replies. Hindsight is a wonderful thing and I now think I should have checked the voltage when running after the 'Alternator/Battery - Stop Vehicle' message, and before replacing the batteries. I have bought a replacement regulator as suggested by 'Alps'; £67 from...
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    New Batteries, but now no charging

    I have had a '54 E270 CDI for a couple of years and ever since I bought it I have occassionally had 'Battery Protection, Convenience functions temporarily disabled'. This could occur at any time, not often at startup but often in hot weather in traffic, but usually cleared after a few minutes...
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    Load cover motor

    I've had my '54 E270 CDI Estate for about 18 months and for most of this time the rear load cover has rarely worked. About 4 months ago I decided to try to get to the bottom of the problems so removed some of the rear panelling to see what there was. The motor is located in the centre above...
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    visit workshop (suspension)

    No Idea, The pump has two connections; Power and Control. The broken wire was on the control connector so the pump still had power. The height adjustment was not working and the rear ride height was higher than normal. Once the wire was repaired the rear height dropped to it's normal...
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    S211 Upper Balljoints

    I have been surfing the Forum quite a lot recently but have not come across any threads about having to replace the upper balljoints on the front of the 211 E-Class. This surprises me, as on my '54 E270 Estate there was a knocking from the front when I bought it about 18 months ago. Based on...
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    visit workshop (suspension)

    Shorty, you're a star. Found the pump and sure enough a wire was broken at the connector to the compressor. Luckily I was able to push the pin from the connector and solder the broken wires together, sleeved, wrapped tightly with tape and tidied up wiring with cable ties and all is well. I no...
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    Anyone seen any good number plates on cars lately?

    One number plate I have never forgotten was THE 911S around Bristol some years ago. Guess the car!! An original Mini????
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    visit workshop (suspension)

    Been under the car this afternoon to check the level sensor and all appears to be OK, although I really don't have much of an idea how it should look, but connectors and link arms are all still connected. I think I may have to book into a local Indy to get codes read and hopefully pinpoint...
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    ML270Cdi Thermostat..

    Fitted new thermostat this morning as planned. I siphoned about 4 litres of coolant from the system by disconnecting the hose from the heating pump to the heater matrix on the left side of the engine and sliding a 6mm plastic tube down the hose toward the pump. This hose was also used to...
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    ML270Cdi Thermostat..

    My E270 CDI has been running cool for some time and so yesterday I bought a replacement thermostat from dealer for £42 + vat. Woke early this morning and thought I would scan the forum to get some advice on fitting and, Hey Presto! the first post was this thread. Can't wail for it to get...
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