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Hi all, I'm new to trying to do mechanic type stuff and I'm having a problem... I'm starting to think what we call stuff here in the UK, at least mostly, isn't actually what the bits are called... So I've run into the following problem... I have leaking 'cam solenoids' as written on a report...

Hi, I was about to buy the online workshop manual for the R230, when it hit me to ask them if its for RHD vehicles.. apparently not and that there isnt one for RHD. Even the UK service centres use this apparently... is it a mirror image on everything, or am I bound to come across something that...

So, my R230 SL350 has a black interior with a light grey stitching. The steering wheel is black and has red stitching. What things would you do to try and tie these all together? I thought about red paddle shift extenders, but not feeling the whole 'stick on' paddle extenders... so what...

Hi all, I am not a mechanic, and have no practical knowledge so wanted to ask a question. Are MB steering wheels, only in a qualitative sense, the same? What I mean is, for example, is the A Class steering wheel, no different is size, dimensions, quality, to a B class steering wheel or a C...

Hi all, I have owned an '03 SL350 for over 7 years now. I have just bought an '08 SL350, due to the 03 being an insurance write off. Apart from the fact, at least to me, that the 03 felt far tourqier, and more aggressive on the road, whereas the 08 feels like my brand new Toyota Auris. Apart...

Hi all, I'm wondering how to clean and if there is a way to resoften and rejuvenate the window rubber seals. I am not talking about the seals around the doors but the blade type seal, the ones that the window actually moves between when it goes up and down. Mine are hard and one of the windows...

hi all, So I'm thinking of doing a coolant flush in my SL 350, I have been watching videos on YouTube about it and it seems straightforward enough, but, one guy has a video on YouTube where he changed the thermostat, during the coolant flush. His reasoning behind it was the fact that the car...

Hi All, I have tried to find a PDF of my owners manual but this has proved difficult. I own an R230 2003 SL350. I have found the manual for the SL500&55AMG but nothing else. Will the SL500 manual cover me? or does anyone know how or where I can get one? Right now what I want to know Which type...

Hi All, As per my intro, i'm not just a newbie to this forum but I know nothing about cars, but I am trying to learn. I'm about to attempt some sort of service on my vehicle, but the options out there are many and was hoping you guys could help me out. Air Filter: Mann £44 from Euro Car Parts...

Hi All, I am new to this forum and internet forums in General and internet stuff really. basically new to all these things. :) I live in Enfield and I have owned many Mercedes vehicles over my lifetime and always got my car serviced etc... I know nothing about cars... But all of a sudden I want...