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  1. Alanlaing

    SLK55 front brake pads

    I’m looking to change my front pads sometime in the next couple of months as they are wearing down, looking at replacement what is peoples experience of either the below, ferodo or EBC. I’m a reasonably competent home mechanic and have done brake pads many times over the years, are these just...
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    Engine fans constantly running

    Hi, I have a 2012 SLK55 AMG which has in the last couple of days seemed to have developed an engine fan issue, it’s constantly running from as soon as I start the car until I turn it off, has anyone else had similar issues at all.
  3. Alanlaing

    Different grille options

    I’m toying with the idea of changing the front grille for a slightly different look, has anyone fitted anything similar to the attached and if so what is the quality like and how much was it. Current one and the type I’m thinking of fitting.
  4. Alanlaing

    Air con issue

    took my SLK out today for a 4 hour drive, it’s the longest I’ve been in it this year, anyway after about 3 hours or so the air con seemed to stop blowing any air out the vents at all despite trying all the settings available. After a 15 minute stop all was well again and it’s blowing strong and...
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    How to repair plastic clips

    The little plastic pegs that clip into the rubber grommets holding on the front engine cover have snapped off. Three of them are missing, indicated in yellow on the attached picture. Does anybody have any bright ideas how to repair these. I have toyed with small screws with little covers...
  6. Alanlaing

    Air conditioning problems

    I have a 2012 plate SLK 55AMG, I bought it a couple of months ago and last year the air-conditioning condenser was replaced and it was re-gassed. Before I bought it from the garage they also re-gassed the system. It is now only blowing out slightly cool air. When you first start the...
  7. Alanlaing

    Pigs ears

    Apparently the little plastic parts that sit on the rear bumper are called pigs ears ! Anyway I have 1 missing from the drivers side. Does anyone have a part number or where to look for one
  8. Alanlaing

    Slk 55 amg

    hi all. Quick intro as I’ve just joined the site and a couple of pics
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