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  1. TimHall

    Adjusting adaptive bi xenon headlights upwards

    Any tips on doing this? They used to be very good, but were turned down for the MOT and I haven’t done much night driving since. There is what looks like a white adjuster behind the main xenon bulb. https://www.kwik-fit.com/blog/how-to-align-headlights-for-an-mot
  2. TimHall

    Non genuine engine oil coolers

    Progress! The new cooler finally arrived from MB Germany. Just sorting an air con hose leak and hopefully I’ll have it back on the road after over 3 months of waiting…
  3. TimHall

    Repairs and servicing, Brackley/Bicester area

    Any recommendations please? I’m new to the area. Could go as far as Banbury if necessary.
  4. TimHall

    Non genuine engine oil coolers

    The garage claims to have one en route but that was after I left them a message asking them to MOT it as is so I can bring it back home.
  5. TimHall

    Non genuine engine oil coolers

    Part of my worry for the Eastern European sources was that the parts are second hand from stolen cars. Not a market I want to stimulate.
  6. TimHall

    Non genuine engine oil coolers

    Nothing yet. Still no idea from MB in Germany as to when it will come into stock. I’m trying to persuade the garage to think of alternatives. I’m in the process of moving house, so I really don’t want the expense of getting the car moved to my new address on a recovery van for a similar hassle...
  7. TimHall

    Non genuine engine oil coolers

    Thank you There are genuine looking ones on eBay. I’ve been Googling 😊
  8. TimHall

    Non genuine engine oil coolers

    I have been waiting 7 weeks for a new MB oil cooler for my 2012 W204 C63 M156 engine. Are there decent aftermarket options please? I have no usable car and no idea from MB Germany as to when I’ll get one!
  9. TimHall

    M156 engine oil cooler availability

    My 2012 S204 C63 PPP has sprung an oil leak from the offside oil cooler. Corrosion, apparently. A replacement has been on order for a month from MB in Germany and my MOT has now expired. Who makes these for MB? Anyone else waiting for one? Any alternatives?
  10. TimHall

    W204 facelift oil leak. Which fluid?

    I spent a while looking this up. The M156 engine has 3 coolers. A long thin one in the middle and 2 in each side pod.
  11. TimHall

    V Power Petrol Prices

    Brent crude $119/barrel https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/topics/cmjpj223708t/oil
  12. TimHall

    W204 facelift oil leak. Which fluid?

    Which oil cooler would be in the side pod on the offside (right) front? I have a leak. The oil is fairly dark but the engine oil was recently changed. W204 C63 M156 engine 2012 MY
  13. TimHall

    2022: Fuel shortages again?

    No supply problems up north. Less panic buying - maybe they have realised that what goes up must come down again!
  14. TimHall

    Come in Greta.....over.....

    I assumed that basic mobility for commuting, shopping etc would continue, unless you are forseeing something more drastic
  15. TimHall

    Come in Greta.....over.....

    Food in general. If you can’t afford both fuel and food, the fuel will be sacrificed first. Which would you give up first? Meat or luxury travel? Remember that 1/3 of the grain used for bioethanol come back out as by product as animal feed. For biodiesel, rapeseed is only 40% oil and 60%...
  16. TimHall

    Come in Greta.....over.....

    There will still be CO2 release from the soil regardless of the final destination of the produce of that land. Food will take priority over fuel. An empty fuel tank makes people complain. An empty stomach makes people riot and change their regime - consider food prices around the time of the...
  17. TimHall

    Fuel pricing - time to take that tough decision?

    £167 ppl for diesel near me today when I filled the work pickup up. Unleaded 156 ppl.
  18. TimHall

    Fuel pricing - time to take that tough decision?

    Back up a bit today. Volatility is guaranteed Upward price pressure - if there is an immediate oil embargo on Russian oil and Putin turns continental Europe’s gas off. Downward price pressure - UAE want to turn the taps on. Iran and Venezuela might have sanctions lifted to increase supply...
  19. TimHall

    Another dead headlight! £1k replacement.

    It is now fixed. The previous repair job was a bodge up and sealed badly with glue. All surrounding bodywork is present and correct with a new unit, bulb and igniter and my wallet is just under £1k lighter. The suggestion of a Lexus is noted but politely declined, especially in a Mercedes forum 😆
  20. TimHall

    Another dead headlight! £1k replacement.

    For the second time in 4 years, driving in very wet conditions has resulted in a dead xenon headlight and £1k repair bill for a new bulb and burner/starter. The first time it was a deep puddle at speed, this time it was slushy snow spraying up under the wheel arch. Both the near side unit. Is...
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