Recent content by RichardF

£6k sounds like a decent well looked after CLK or a tired E class. I know which I'd plump for.

I recently went to my local fast fit place. They said it'd be unlikely to ID a small leak (6 months since last charge) so advised I seek an A/C specialist.

Sorry I came across as a bit brusque, it wasn't ment too. :)

The A/C guy will fit a Nissen, he's diagnosed, will supply, fit and guarantee. (My preferred choice)

Supply and fit £320 does this sound about right?

I had similar, traced it to the MOT evap valve jamming open.

It does thank you. I'll use the rest of the renevo this time, and try Fabsil (I've an unopened tin) next time round.

I did mine with Renovo a few days ago, beading up nicely but biblical rain since overwhelmed it. Looks like we've a couple of imminent dry days, I'll do another coat but working north-south rather than east-west. I'd considered Fabsil, but reading the tin not suitable for stuck seams so unsure...

Whilst I probably wouldn't choose it for a winter car my wife's 107 was remarkably competent. Lightweight, small, little mass, skinny tyres, low torque, decent heater, low value, easy to position and control, she'd romp passed 4x4s on an icy hill back to our house. good on icy stuff and packed...

It can damage rubber seals, and also stress the window regulator. Mk2 Audi TTs used to suffer this, particularly feeble window mechanisms would fail.

Looks a good spec on those Noco's for me I'd probably be okay with a 2amp jobbie.

When it stops ticking you know its broken.

The mechanic I use has been fitting Juratek for a while. It's his goto.

When I did mine the rubber was obviously deteriorated and split. Straightforward albeit fiddly (R129 SL)

Before you launch into anything expensive try the simple things 1st. I had similar, the car was running on ECP own brand oil albeit the correct specification. I swapped to Petronus (other premium brands are available) and all fixed.