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Rray_hennig reacted to optimusprime's post in the thread W124 Cold Start ok- Hot start turns over a long time with
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Rray_hennig replied to the thread W124 Cold Start ok- Hot start turns over a long time.Very true but it worked wonders. Sadly, as these cars pass 30 years, replacing worn parts becomes ever more costly. And don't I know...
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Rray_hennig replied to the thread W124 Cold Start ok- Hot start turns over a long time.Mine would always start warm but misfire for 30 seconds until up to speed. New injectors and seals cured it. AN expensive (500€) fix...
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Rray_hennig replied to the thread Another happy Grangemouth customer!.Let us know who the criminals are so that we can avoid them in the future. My example is 2300€ in Angouleme and 1050€ in Bochum. This...
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Rray_hennig replied to the thread Car shaking under braking...new discs and pads.NEVER accept the part recommendations from AutoDoc or Euro Car Parts (I don't know them but the same rule applies). ALWAYS get the...
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Rray_hennig replied to the thread R129 SL320 - Timing chain cover gasket replacement.In your shoes, and assuming you're not COVID locked down, I'd take a leisurely drive down to PCS in Horndean and let them do it. Just...
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Rray_hennig replied to the thread Recommendations for Supply/Fit LSD.Just thinking aloud. My diff whines a little at 80 kph and that's really annoying given that the speed limit on our local roads is 80...
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Rray_hennig replied to the thread Indy servicing in Sussex?.I second the PCS recommendation . Very honest and decent. And well worth the journey. I drove there from Paris!! RayH
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Rray_hennig replied to the thread Indy servicing in Sussex?.John Haynes in Worthing? But maybe he's better for older classics. Definitely good though. RayH
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Rray_hennig replied to the thread Realistic expectations.True. So one needs to judge for oneself, based on the feedback that one feels is both informed and impartial. Not easy, I know. My...
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Rray_hennig replied to the thread Realistic expectations.Neither do I. Informed opinion from MB enthusiasts - and others - who maintain their own vehicles is another thing. R
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Rray_hennig replied to the thread Realistic expectations.No, not qualified but relaying the experiences of many who report on the internet. I probably spend too much time on the internet...
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Rray_hennig replied to the thread Realistic expectations.I think not. They MAKE little but rebox lots. Sometimes you can get lucky with Febi but I've never tried Meyle. Maybe you mean Mahle? R
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Rray_hennig replied to the thread Realistic expectations.Couldn't agree more. So unlike those ghastly oiks who bodge in a heap of Febi/Meyle/Uro rubbish and then sell it on. B@st@rds. R
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Rray_hennig replied to the thread MB w124 1986, dies on idle.I feel that a different, more prudent mechanic is your starting point. If, as I think, he has played with the mixture control (3mm...