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    Mercedes Benz 1959 190B gearbox overhaul and spares questions

    Might be worth Googling The SL shop. Although specialising in SL's, they are extremely knowledgeable of old Mercs in general and they may be able to recommend someone.
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    Well presented E55......not!

    Wouldn't touch it with an exceedingly long barge pole
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    A few questions from a new member please

    I think it's 150 bhp rather than 125. As said though, not particularly fast. Not as lethargic as my old W202 C200 but definately not in the same league as my R170 230K. My 209 CLK coupe is the Elegance model and the ride comfort is superb. I also prefer the wood effect interior trim on the Elegance.
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    A few questions from a new member please

    Welcome. I have a recently acquired 209 coupe which is very similar. The OM646 is well known as a very durable engine but it isn't particularly quick. I'd describe performance as adequate, economy good at around 40mpg. It can be noisy until warmed up but it is a diesel. It'll have the 5 speed...
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    Correct battery for 209 CLK220 CDI

    Yes indeed. I believe the battery l'm replacing is the original. Not bad for a 13 year old car.
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    Correct battery for 209 CLK220 CDI

    No need to apologise. Your tip was well meant and l expect a lot of people don't know about the Mercedes bonnet service position.
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    Correct battery for 209 CLK220 CDI

    Thanks Martin. Yes l did know actually but thanks again.
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    My heart says yes but my head says no...

    Well my money would be on the Merc but l am biased! I think that C220 will have the Om646 engine as per my CLK. Not the fastest engine ever but extremely durable and reasonable economy. If you have it looked after by a decent Merc specialist rather than a main dealer you'll save a lot of money...
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    Correct battery for 209 CLK220 CDI

    Thanks rf065. The dimensions of my existing battery seem to be identical to the Varta E38 l've already ordered. That's the reason l went for it.
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    Correct battery for 209 CLK220 CDI

    I was going to do this but then remembered Tayna batteries. Their prices are great and they deliver next day so l placed my order earlier today. Thanks anyway.
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    CLK W209 seat belt butler not staying out

    I wonder if this could be caused by low battery voltage. I know Mercs in general don't like low voltage and my 209 has played up a couple of times lately. I've put mine down to an ageing battery and I've just ordered a new one.
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    Correct battery for 209 CLK220 CDI

    Well I've now established that what l need is a Varta E38 Silver Dynamic 096/100 and l'm about to order one. However one (silly?) question. Looking at pictures of this and other Varta and Bosch batteries it seems they do not have lifting handles like my current battery does. Unless the handle is...
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    New member clkdvrlloyd hi to all I have a 2007 CLK 220 CDi MERCEDES avant-garde

    I have a more or less identical car and the engine temp gauge should read between 85 and 90 degrees once the car has properly warmed up. Mine was only reaching about 60 degrees prior to having a new thermostat fitted. It now reads correctly and the fuel economy is much better and the heater is...
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    Correct battery for 209 CLK220 CDI

    Thank you for the response.
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    Correct battery for 209 CLK220 CDI

    This may sound silly but there seems to be confusion and discrepancy about which is the correct battery for my car. Some sites say 019 whereas others say 096. I'm fairly sure it's 096 as the current (original) battery is 74 amp hour and the 019 type is physically larger with greater capacity...
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    209 coupe auto locking

    Yes, still switched to on. Thanks anyway.
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    209 coupe auto locking

    Yes l think the battery is past its best. It's an 07 car and I've a feeling it's the original, so it has done exceptionally well.
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    209 coupe auto locking

    Thanks Eddy. Yes l think you’re probably right here.
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    209 coupe auto locking

    A couple of times recently I've noticed that my auto lock feature (above 15 kph or whatever it is) hasn't operated. Upon stopping the car and locking, then getting in and driving again it works OK again. No dash warnings, low voltage or any other kind of warning appears. I do however suspect low...
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