Recent content by Tonygw

I had a listen, doesn't sound gearbox related. Could be a pump or pulley making the noise. When you put it into D or R the engine is under a small load and this changes the engine running slightly as its loaded. Have you had a stethoscope onto the alternator and aux pulleys to eliminate them...

Just saying....

What a fantastic thing to do, I think we need more Bat sanctuaries fitting on many,many conveniently placed poles around the UK, ;-) We need to protect our Bats .....

Had my S204 C250CDi for 5 years now. longest I have ever had a car. Bought it with 86K on the clock, now on 128K. Always serviced including oil change twice a year (my OCD) Still going strong. although its developed a horrible squeak from the front suspension when turning right. Think its a...

When was it serviced last, was the fuel filter and air filter changed? My C250cdi takes off like a scolded cat if I want it to, especially in this cold weather. A partially blocked fuel filter has a big impact on performance. I also noticed a tank of V power definitely makes the engine more...

yes there are two sizes, one is thicker/deeper than the other. I have to check each time as I always forget on mine. Its not to much of a faff to remove the top cover.

Afraid that's your only choice, you need to go to a merc specialist.

HI Perfectly normal, especially in these colder winter temps. The OM651 has a "mapped thermostat" and a electronically controlled water Pump. The temp will fluctuate for two reasons. Efficiency, and power demands. Mine always drops if I use full throttle for a time and also after a long run...

Erm, theres a huge market of people who search and buy cars like that. There really would be no issue in selling such a car. Legal or not.. Its what some people want. Same as cars with Massive turbos, wings halfords body kits. etc there is a market for them. there always will be.

Is it cranking and not firing? When was the fuel filter changed last, that would be my first thing to check. The fuel filter should have a heating element built in to stop the diesel becoming thick in freezing temps. worth checking that's working ok.

Great write up. I think this is fairly common on this engine, once the car reaches a certain age mileage, My local indy mentioned it at my last service, mine isn't leaking but he said it will eventually. Out of interest what mileage is on your car? mines at 127K and I've owned it for 5 years...

I never did buy it in the end.. Instead I bought a decent phone mount and use the sat nav on my phone (google maps) And I have an alexa auto for playing music hands free (bluetooth streaming). Seems to work well providing I have phone signal.

In the town I live in we have Butthole lane:-

Maybe run petrol or diesel vehicles.. ? Might be easier. Just a thought.

A loose/worn chain or worn tensioner will be heard at start up, usually cold starts and will last a few seconds. It will make a loud clack clack clack sound. or sometimes a similar sound to tapping on an empty food can. There is a lot of things to rattle on the OM651 engine. A common rattle is...