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So iv finally had the time to make some headway on the timing chain of my sport edition c180k. I have removed the s/c, alternator, aircon, PAS, and water pump, and crank pulley, along with the upper timing cover. Also managed to remove the engine bay wiring harness and have all replacement...

Hi boys and girls, I unfortunately have fallen foul of three major common faults on my vehicle. My cam magnets leaked which I was aware of and ordered replacements plus blocking looms. Unfortunately the issue is pretty bad having accumulated at the lambda sensor connector and wicked up to the...

So today I have taken the valve cover off my c180... fortunately my chain appears tight and has not slipped as all timing marks line up properly, unfortunately however, both inlet and exhaust sprockets are badly worn with quite a few stripped teeth. I have as of yet not removed the timing cover...

Hi guys, so recently I became the proud owner of an 06 c180 kompressor sport edition. I am aware of the timing chain problems many members have had and would like to avoid the costs incurred by total failure. I see there are two modes of failure for different age engines... early models failing...

Hi guys, I have a split on the seam on the base of my drivers seat in my c180. All the drivers seats im finding on ebay etc have a lot of wear on the bolsters and are generally shabby, however there are plenty of passenger seats that look much better... does anyone know if the passenger seat...

High boys and girls, I have today pulled off my power steering pump as it was badly worn and leaking. Thankfully the leak is coming from the seals around the pump shaft and the pipe work doesn't appear to be damaged at all. Strangely I cant seem to find a part number on the pump. There are...

Hi boys and girls, while the weather is terrible here and I cant get on with the mechanical bits that need doing im killing some time trying to find the little odds and ends that need replacing. Does anyone know a good source for finding odd parts (other than ebay). Im mainly looking atm for a...

So today I took a two hour drive to view a 56 plate 125k mile w203 c180 kompressor sport edition 6 speed manual with a dodgy steering pump... after a good look around, taking the serpentine belt off so I could hear the engine without the god awful noise the pump was making, and re assembling on...

Hi guys, As mentioned in my introduction post, I am looking to buy a w203, either a 1.8 kompressor or 2.1 cdi with manual box. Looking at trim levels etc, im hoping to get the most well equipped model I can for my budget of £2000. I am a little confused about the differences between sport...

Hi guys and girls, my name is dan, and im from wiltshire. Currently driving a ford focus cmax 1.6tdci auto (please dont hurt me!) Iv been lurking here for some time, reading through threads and gathering intel ready for my next mercedes purchase. Unfortunately my previous and much loved 2000...