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    Suspension arm confusion

    Hi Just in the process of fitting new LEMFÖRDER 33500 01 suspension arm kit. Looking at the enclosed nuts bolts that came with it there are what after some searching a control arm sleeve with each arm. Merc Part A2103520043.These don't seem to fit in any of the holes that the bolts go and I...
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    Propshaft

    Hi Would it be ok to lightly sand and then paint the propshaft? It looks a bit tatty. I'm thinking a light dusting of VHT mat black exhaust paint. I'll take care not to disturb any balance weights. Cheers
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    Charcoal canister

    Hi I have to remove the fuel charcoal canister on my 2002 SLK. It sits horizontally on the rear bulkhead just above the fuel pump / filter pack. It seems to sit on 2 brackets and has no restraining strap. Does anyone know if it just slides out or is there some poking around with tabs to remove...
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    Eibach Lowering Springs

    Thinking of replacing OEM for these.30mm drop. Does this effect the camber? Will I also have to buy adjustable top arm for the rear? Or should I just stick with OEM. I need new springs anyway but I don't fancy splashing out on camber arms so not sure. Talk me into or out of it please. Thanks
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    Lost direction

    Hi I have been busy refurbishing the back end of my R170. Today I was installing new wheel bearings. Pretty straightforward but a lot of effort required. Hubs have been dismantled some time so everything was labeled so it would go back in the right order. So much for that plan. I must have...
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    Torque time

    Where might I find torque settings for suspension arms on rear subframe of a R170 /W202? Is there a book I can buy or can you phone the dealer. Trawled the web but can't find much other than pirated software. Help Please
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    SNR Eurocarparts

    I need a couple of rear wheel bearings for my 2002 SLK 230 are these SNR bearings up to the task? Mercedes gave me a price of £140 each bearing and these are only £44 each. Don't want to seem tight but thats a big saving Cheers
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    R170 Subframe

    Hi I've ripped out my rear subfrane as to cure all the rust problems above and behind it. I'm in the process of stripping off the old factory coating and found this (photo) it looks like a crack but it's not in a stress area and it seems very straight and uniform. Has anyone seen a fault like...
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    R170 mini refurb

    Hi all 2002 SLK230 After having a gander under the car looking for a suspension squeek I noticed some rusty bits and what looked like failed rubberised coating under the boot. As I'm not really using the car at the mo I've decided to take out the rear subframe get it coated and try and strip off...
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