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    W124 300e - petrol fumes

    Update: It seems like the problem is actually related to worn injectors that leak. I should've known better, because the car does "flood" after a short trip... Got a quote from an independent workshop specialising in Benz for replacement of all six injectors, seals, labour etc for ZAR6 500...
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    whats the lifespan of a cdi injector?

    I own a 2006 Audi Q7 3,0 TDi. There is a technical bulletin that says the injectors tend to fail from 50 000 km (31000 miles) onwards. And it will cost ZAR55 000 (about GBP3000) to replace all six. Such joy...
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    W124 300e - petrol fumes

    Thank you very much, I appreciate the advice! 194
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    W124 300e - petrol fumes

    Thanks, I have seen that graphic. With my limited technical knowledge, I am thinking the lines at number 4 must be the culprits? 1369
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    W124 300e - petrol fumes

    I have a fair idea that this problem is being caused by blocked breathers somewhere, but expert advice would be greatly appreciated... The car runs fine, but intermittently, mostly after driving for quite a while, you can smell petrol fumes. When you open the fuel filler cap, there is a...
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    TopGear Getting Boring / Clarkson Fired

    Although we don't see Top gear quite hot off the presses, most petrolheads in South Africa are big fans of the show. Obviously, opinions differ on Clarkson. I agree that it is not so much a motoring show anymore, more of an entertaining 45 minutes or so with lots of shiny cars thrown in - but...
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    Howzit from sunny South Africa!

    Thank you very much!
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    W124 300E Alternator Replacement options?

    My '91 300e's alternator started making a weird noise and the charge light came on. Next day I took it to a reputable auto electrician and they replaced the regulator as well as the alternator's bearings. Cost ZAR1 300 (abt GBP70) and it now runs like a dream.
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    Howzit from sunny South Africa!

    Johannesburg, the City of Gold. 526
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    Howzit from sunny South Africa!

    Hi there We recently bought a 1991 300e (W124) as a cheap runabout and then I fell in love with it :o So I am loving this DIY project, not that it needs much work. Bought it at a steal and I'm getting spoilt with the quality of the engineering. I hope to learn a lot here and share in the...
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