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Just some random musings, as I've happened to stumble across a C124 without an engine and a 4.3 M113 (and g'box/ancillaries - from S430). Unfortunately, I can't get both in the same place at the same time (being heavy and non-moving) to even check the size logistics of mating them. However...

In a bid to modernise the outside of my w208 a little, I've bought a pair of plastic, German-style number plate holders. Some cretin has installed the existing plates using screws, and only in two of the four holes. As a result, I'm assuming I'll need to grab some new bolts to fit my shiny...

Hi folks My w208 is off to the garage tomorrow to have the tracking sorted, and I've asked them to take a look at a potential problem with the steering while it's there. Just to help me better understand what to expect, I wondered if anyone had encountered a similar problem. The issue...

Hi folks After swapping in a double-din unit with bluetooth, I'm now selling the Audio 10 Alpine CD head unit and CD multichanger that came fitted as standard to my w208. The head unit is in excellent condition and perfect working order, and comes with code. (This is the model, although...

Hi I recently bought a W208 that came fitted with a set of staggered 18" AMG SL55 Turbines. Condition is pretty good, with a small amount of lacquer peel/lift and no major kerbing, and the tyres are a mix of budget brands (255/35 on the rear, 225/45 on the front) with plenty of tread. I'll...

I should preface this by saying I'm no great lover of car washing. Many years ago I went down the 'two-bucket and box full of products approach', but my time is now more precious and my facilities (living in a top-floor flat, with on-road parking) less accommodating. I have a great bunch of...

Hi folks Newbie with another (probably stupid) question here. I just received a replacement wingmirror glass for my recently-acquired facelift W208, ordered via a seller on Ebay (clearly marked for W208). However, the part that I just received is clearly marked for W209, yet the seller...

Hi folks After 6mths with a BMW 330ci, a CLK430 convertible popped up that dragged me over to the other side of the fence. The car is bought as a bit of a gentle restoration project, and needs a bit of love in certain places, so I'll probably be popping up with a lot of (inane) questions...

Hi folks I am a recent purchaser of a lovely 2000 CLK convertible, and have a bit of a problem with my electric seats. My switch (on the door) to adjust the driver's seat doesn't want to move it in a couple of directions (backrest up, base forwards). The motors are working fine, as the Memory...

Hi folks I picked up a 2000-model A208 on the weekend, and the stereo (Audio 10 CD with Bose) is making a hell of a whining noise when the engine is on. Experience suggests that this is probably a duff earth somewhere, so I was wondering if there were any usual suspects to check? If it...

Hi folks I bought a CLK on the weekend, and it came fitted with 18" Turbines from the SL55. I'm no huge fan of the wheels (I'd much prefer 17" Mirzams or Mekabs), and the tyres are cheap - so, I'm looking to get rid of them, but have no idea of price/value. Condition is good, but not perfect...