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Around 50% of the time and random the gear will hang out to nearly 3000rpm (about 2800rpm) before changing (being froogle on the accel). Sometimes it's normal but even if set to 'W'inter mode it's the same. 1st to 2nd always ok just 2nd to 3rd and to 4th. Any ideas? Thanks in advance Tom

That's a good price for a re gas. Tom

Sounds like it could be fuel pump. Tom

It is VERY possible to have no preasure/vacuum if chain snapped all valves and psiton may have been damaged and therefore not seating/sealing properly. May be worth removing spark plugs and spinning engine with clean cloth over the spark plug hole to see if any metal deposits come out for each...

your service book will give details of what is due and when, make sure it's filled out correctly, stamp at the front and what was replaced and when at the back. Tom

I have same issue with a K4.99, Karcher suggested it was an Airlock or sticky valve and recomended following. Disconnect High Pressure hose from washer Connect mains water supply Let water run through washer freely for 5 mins (switched off) Re-conncet high pressure hose and expell air Turn on...

Valve stem seals more likely to cause smoke when first started as they are supposed to prevent oil running down to the valve stem onto the piston which will happen when engine is off (hence lots of snoke when you start). If you are suffering increased crank case preasure and smoke when warmed...

The bluey thing is most likely to be your rain sensor, if you do have auto wipers then you will not have an intermitent wipe option on your stalk only Auto , ON , FAST Call your loacl dealer with reg no. and they'll tell you for free. Tom

To fit a HID system you will LEAGLLY need self leveling headlights or suspension which will also require suspension sensors. This is because a HID system although only using 35W give an equivilent light output of 200W. Xenon Halogen mix bulbs are slightly brighter and whiter than standard bulbs...

G_A_R_Y, just in case you feel there is still an issue with your injectors being noisy they are probably the most noisy component in an engine. If you've ever heard one running out of an engine then it would surprise you how quiet they are when fitted. However you shouldn't be able to hear...

I replaced batteries in my wife's A class fob (A190L 2001 model) with no issues, worked first time with any need to reset even though possibly had dead batteries for some time as we only just got the car and fob didn't work. Tom

All pads no matter what the brand have potential to squeel as they all produce brake dust. Quenton something or other (QV) and Mintex also good brands. Tom

Engine oil on ECU may well cause problems depending on how much metal particles are contained in the oil, however the ECU should survive if cleaned properly as they are quite electronically robust. If removal and cleaning of ECU is required ensure full electro static precautions are followed. It...

Does it hot or cold (intermitent about 50%) I even have gearbox set in "Winter" mode to drop revs. Also just a thought when using the Tiptronic gear change I have to toggle down to the gear I'm in before coming back up where I would have expected to go straight to current gear whether I...

Well I'm not sure even if it is an issue. Some times gear won't change up until engine has reached 2500 to 3000 rpm despite only pushing acceleratior pedal down 'just enough' and then a bit more just to get to the gear change. I understand the gearboxes are adaptive to driving style and...

You just need some copper grease (anti squeel grease) between pads and shims. Tom

Take it to another garage that does Air-con re-charging and don't tell them findings to see if they find anything wrong at all. It's VERY unusual for aircon systems to fail like that. Even if all oil leaked out they should still run for a considerable time. Tom

That ride looks well and truely pimped, has the car had any modifications though? Tom

All Mercedes are Chain driven. Tom

Well USA probably has cheapest oil and fuel in the world now you know why, it's cr4p! Tom