Recent content by talldude

I don't know whether to soldier on or cut my loses now. What scares the bejesus out of me is if that gearbox fails, could be a huge bill and find Herts MB unhelpful. After I had the TQ done, I'm sure they left the clip out of the selector. We were driving to Gatwich, stopped for a coffee and...

Do you mean the main radiator, or is there one for the auto box?

I'm not sure, will have to find out. I know they did a glycol check for which they said had passed the test. Then they changed the TQ and fluid along with the airmatic sensor for which cost me around 2k from the main dealers in Herts. I'm not sure what to do; it can be fine for days.. which...

I have a E270 cdi 2003 with ongoing gearbox problems. I had a 2k bill to replace the Torque Converter, now just 3 months later having a vibration coming from the gearbox, is seems to be Intermittent. Just can't put my finger on it but something not right. Gear changes seem too soon when cold...

My peddle handbreak doesn't always release. Mechanically it seems to release but the dash message indicates is still on. I have to pull the release break 2/3 times again for the message to go out. Do you think is a censor problem? Just hope it doesn't pop up on the MOT.

Always check your oil after warming up the car and then leaving it for 1 min on a flat level. Mine asked for 1.5lt of oil them following the above procedure and it was fine.

My drivers side AMG Mag is worn out, I need a new or nice set of AMG Mats for a W211.

I need some AMG mats for a w211, my a lot of AMG strip and upgrades, my drivers mad has a whole in it and would like a new one or set.

The bank should give you a bank code, then go back to John Lewis

I'd keep it, better the devil you know. It takes time to know a car, you've built up trust over time. Meanwhile, keep looking out for a 'one careful lady owner' a gem will pop up eventually.

I just keep thinking of the W211 E55 AMG, just the perfect car. Girfriend wont let me get one, oh to be single again.

I've had a 210 and now a 211, the 211 is a much better looking car, esp with AMG front spolier and side skirts, the 18'' AMG wheel in sports ll mode lower is just right. The 211 handles so much better. Merc spent 1.8 billion just designing the upgrade. I do like the 210 but they handle like...

My W210 300 TD was cluttery starting up and on tick over, but that was when it had done 80k, 100k later and same old noise but never broke down.

Best get a good quality gauge and a footpump, don't trust the footpump only the gauge, so check after again. Do it in the morning when the tyres are cold and on even ground.

I'm a body builder and when cutting back I eat seafood and buckets of rice. You can't go wrong and you will lose the weight. Recipe that I never tire of, cause gives me everything I need: Get a whole bulb of garlic and crush it (I use two), put it in a frying pan with two tablespoons of olive...