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    buying advice on a W208 55 or 430 coupe or cab

    Hi All After selling my W208 320 coupe:wallbash: and spending a year sluming it in a Peugoet 306 Convertable I've finally saved enough to get another W208. My budget is around £7500 but I cannot decide between a CLK55 coupe and a 430 Cab. Whichever one I get will have to have all the extras and...
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    Not a Merc but interesting

    I've got my summer toy car up for sale. I know its not a merc but its interesting no the less. Let me know what you think Ford : Very Rare XR2 MK1 Fiesta Fly Crayford Convertible cheers
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    My CLK 320 on ebay

    Hi All I'm looking to upgrade to a CLK55 or 430 Convertable so my current car has to go. If your after a CLK or just curious the link is http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280331341383 Thanks
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    ATS, what a bunch of gits

    I bought two Falken 452 245/40/17 tyres on the internet for a very reasonable price of 144.10 for the pair posted. Last night I take said tyres along to my local ATS(Morton) and they charge me £15 a side to fit them (a little steep, but I was in a hurry). This morning at 5am I set out from...
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    Another whining noise question

    Hi all. My cars has developed a whining noise over the last three months, its really hard to pinpoint where its coming from as if I turn my head one way its coming from the front drivers side but if I turn my head another it could be coming from the rear??. The noise is most apparent around...
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    What diff oil in CLK

    Hi I'm planning to change the diff oil in my CLK in the hope of solving a whining noise that has slowly appeared over the last few months. What type of oil do I need and do they sell it in Halfrauds? (its the only place open an a sunday). Thanks
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    Check out my new steering wheel

    As the title says. I was fortunate enough to grab the wheel off ebay at the bargain price of 144 inc. Its brand new and the exact match for my interior. Now all I need it a matching air bag
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    CLK LPG install - now with pictures

    As requested some pitures of the LPG install. Also to keep everyone updated, I've done a few runs to Leeds and back and although the fuel computer onboard reports 32 mpg is actually more like 27mpg when on gas at 65 mph. Boot Tank LPG Filler LPG Indicator. The top LED sugnals when the car...
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    I've just had LPG installed

    As the title says, after thinking about it for a long time I've recently taken the plunge and had LPG fitted to my CLK 320. I've had the car back a week and first impressions are very good. The car is noticeably quieter and smoother, and still returns 32 MPG on a long run (it returns 36 on...
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    Quote for front end respray.

    Hi all I just wanted your opinion on a quote. I've finally managed to get hold of an AMG front bumper for my CLK. The problem is its the wrong colour. The bonnet is a bit scratched and stone chipped and wings are a bit scratched and have some rust starting around the arch so I thought why not...
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    wow 35.5 mpg from a V6

    Driving from the Wirral to Leeds yesterday in ordinary traffic in my 1998 CLK 320 I was amazed to discover the car averaging 35.5 MPG. I was driving normally between 60 and 70 sometimes lower sometimes higher depending on traffic. At one point it even got up to 36.2 before I hit Leeds city...
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    MC3330 and Comand ?????

    Hi all Will a CD changer model MC3330 Part Num 220 827 46 42 work with a CLK W208 Comand head unit. It appears to be a Fibre optic one but there is mention of MOST which I have not heard of before. Thanks
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    Can Bus Comand adapter for non Can Bus Cars

    This little gadget will allow you to fit a Can Bus Comand unit into a non Can bus Car. It provides a can bus signal to the comand unit so it doesn't shut off after 30 mins and also enables autodimming when you switch on your lights. It also connects the speed signal (Apin1 to C2pin6) but you...
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    Part Number request for clk cluster upgrade

    Hi All I'm doing a cluster and buttoned wheel upgrade in my CLK Can anyone tell me the part numbers for the connectors in the following pictures. I've spent ages looking in the EPC but there doesn't seem to be anything which fits the bill. I've even tried the Dealers and they don't have a clue...
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    W208 CLK AMG front Bumper with washer holes

    As the title says I'm after the bumper for a AMG w208 CLK with Washer holes. The one I have is ok but it doesn't have the holes. Thanks
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    Spark plugs on CLK320 - What a b££tard

    AS the title says, I spent 5 hours over the weekend changing all 12 spark plugs on my CLK320. All I can say is what a B??tard of a job. The worst part I found was getting the HT leads off and on especially the back two. Trying to unclick them and then reclicking them on without damaging them...
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    ABS & BAS/ESP fault

    I disconnected the battery in my CLK320 this evening to try and fix another problem, but when I reconnected it straight away got an ABS fault and BAS/ESP fault. I quick check of the fuse boxes (front and rear) showed there where no fuses for the ABS in them so where are they??? Or do I need...
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    Is My Sprintbooster Faulty - Part 2

    I recently purchased a sprintbooster for my W208 CLK320 (1998) but when it arrived it appeared faulty as when I connected it the accelerator pedal became vertually non responsible. I returned it and recieved a replacement a few days ago. The problem is the replacement one appears to be doing...
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    Idle problem, 190E 2.5 16v

    Hi A friend has a very nice Merc 190E 2.5 16v (I think its a Cosworth but it does not have a Cosworth badge on the back). The problem is when the car has warmed up its starts to stall when stationary, ie at the lights. The revs will drop to around 500rpm and struggle around there for a few...
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    Is my Sprintbooster faulty?

    Hi all I've just got a sprintbooster from CKS Performance. The problem is when I fit it the car will no longer rev properly. I switch the engine on and I can get one good rev and then the pedal becomes unresponsive. The only way to get the revs about idle is to floor the pedal and they will...
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