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  1. ToeKnee

    My strange relationship with money.....

    I wonder if there's anyone else on here who, like me, has a strange relationship with money insomuch that I have no problem spending silly amounts on some things sometimes but balk at spending small amounts on other things? For instance, I've often drove the SL to Devon for lunch with friends...
  2. ToeKnee

    Cleaning spectacles

    Anyone got some good suggestions for keeping glasses clean? I have reading glasses so use them only occasionally (wearing them now) and because I don't use them often I forget and pick them up by the lenses etc and my glasses are normally dirty. I thought about using a weak IPA solution and...
  3. ToeKnee

    For @Bobby Dazzler

    Thought you might be interested @Bobby Dazzler https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0FmYHFiWg1aTF4e1diz7wKAvJUCux2J4uxWu2NhFD6cvTuku5dPVZ1c7v9Xk9rP8Kl&id=100063504094811
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    212 E class for sale

    Old friend of mine is selling the following E class. It's a non runner with possible timing chain failure but no proper diagnosis.... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374926837767?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=lalsSg9ERda&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
  5. ToeKnee

    All season longevity?

    It'll soon be time to replace the tyres on the Mondeo taxi and I've been looking at all season tyres rather than summer seeing how winter is just around the corner and I wondered off those of you who have used them whether you thought they lasted as long as summer tyres in normal use?
  6. ToeKnee

    Ngt4.5 AMG menu

    Anyone know where or someone who does coding to put the AMG menu onto ntg4.5 dash/screens? Interested in the oil temperature etc. I appreciate that this info may be sensitive so feel free to pm me if you'd prefer. Thanks
  7. ToeKnee

    R231 Lower Control Arm replacement How to.

    Whilst at BOTG I took advantage of having my SL checked over by Olly at PCS and he gave it a clean bill of health apart from the lower left control arm had some movement and needed changing. So I checked the price of the part from my local dealer and also Newcastle and Edinburgh ebay shops and...
  8. ToeKnee

    Metzger parts.

    Does anyone have any bad experiences using Metzger parts?
  9. ToeKnee

    R231 badge

    I'm looking to change the 57mm badge on the front of my SL and wondered if anyone knew how it is fixed in position? The badge is on top of the front grille rather than the bonnet and I cannot get to the underside to see what's there. Looking at badges for sale, some have a black attachment so...
  10. ToeKnee

    Looks shiny but......

    Gave the SL a quick clean today, looks shiny but so many swirls. Might get the da on it next week.
  11. ToeKnee

    Direct injection valve cleaning.

    The M278 engine in my SL has direct injection and I wondered if anyone with direct injection has had any cleaning done on the intake valves? Also, has anyone had any problems with carbon build up on the valves, any of the workshop owners have any problem stories to tell?
  12. ToeKnee

    The Joys Of Spring....

    Drove over to a village a few miles away last Thursday for a curry, lovely early spring evening and there was a fantastic murmuration in the skies, lots of people watching and videoing, it was spectacular But......
  13. ToeKnee

    My "shambles at MB Leicester" story.....

    Any long term member of this forum will have read that I normally praise Mercedes Leicester for their good work and service but that praise has now stopped since my last service in August. Intrigued? Then read on….. I booked my car in for its 10 year service and MOT in March (I book in advance...
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    Workshop code and WIS

    Can anyone explain to me how/where I can input my workshop code into WIS (I have a copy) to generate a service sheet? Worksop code is 1LE031, service code BT Thanks in advance.
  15. ToeKnee

    Servicing list

    Is there an online list of the servicing jobs that need doing on Mercedes cars, I've looked but can't find anything. The reason being my R231 SL is due it's 10th year service and according to the service booklet that came with the car it need a gearbox service every 5 years (doesn't do anywhere...
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    Document name?

    My SL is going for its final service on the current service plan in a few months time. Now I have the service history but I wondered if Mercedes kept a record of non service jobs that have been done on my car before I bought it that I could request, ie brakes, wipers etc and if so does anyone...
  17. ToeKnee

    B8 Passat

    Anyone have a B8 Passat that could give me a personal review, thinking of getting a 2018 one as a taxi.
  18. ToeKnee

    M152, M157 and M278 info.

    Came across this info earlier, thought it might be useful to some members. http://australiancar.reviews/mercedesbenz_M152_M157_M278.php
  19. ToeKnee

    Lost members......

    Seems like some members just disappear without trace, for instance, anyone seen or heard from Tuercas Viejas recently?
  20. ToeKnee

    EV replacement for SL...

    So, let's say I'm convinced I need to do my bit and want to sell the R231 SL500 and buy an EV. What are my options for a two seater, open topped grand tourer electric vehicle? Budget approx £40k.
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