Recent content by V8steve

Thank you, eventually light at the end on the tunnel! That certainly sounds like the problem I'm experiencing. I've now put the correct plugs in it as you suggested prior. Are you aware if this problem affects the operation of the cam adjustment which I assume could also affect the emissions or...

Yes I followed the procedure from WIS for the tensioner and put the spring in last after fitting and torquing up tensioner body first. The clicking is when the engine speeds up or slows down, audio recording attached to 2nd post. I'm wondering if it may be something vacuum actuated or the...

Thanks I have now found out my engine is an M111.975 When I removed the above plugs I changed them for IRF6D10 based on another recommendation for a 2000 CLK230, are these are not recommended or not compatible for my engine? Was you able to identify possible causes of the Clicking heard in the...

Recording of the clicking fault failed to attach

I have a 2000 CLK which has a clicking noise when you touch the throttle and there is a change in the engine speed (backing off or slightly accelerating) . The car has also recently failed its MOT With slightly high CO emissions 40odd whereas limit is 30 so suspect this could be the cause...