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  1. Mr Squirrel

    to buy a clk coupe

    I can only echo what has been said before. On a car of such age, its unlikely that you will get a 'mint' example but thats not to say that you cant get a damn near close one. Personally, i would be looking harder at the condition of the bodywork and interior over the mechanical aspects although...
  2. Mr Squirrel

    Why a foot operated parking brake!

    Until you are rear ended and inertia causes your foot to 'leap' off the brake pedal (now you have no brakes applied at all) and you are propelled further into the traffic than you would if your parking brake was applied. :rock: Like the old advice should be heeded....... Never ever pick your...
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    Why a foot operated parking brake!

    I find the foot operated parking brake a delight to use and i really miss it when i am driving vehicles (like my Sprinter) with a 'traditional' handbrake lever. I also enjoy its ability to inspire looks of 'comedy confusion' when on the rare occasion i have allowed other people to drive my car...
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    gearbox problems losing gears

    Change the oil!!! My CLK started similar problems during last winter. Although it lessened as the summer came along, occasional 'gear loss' and high revving would still happen. 2 weeks ago, i had a full service done at my trusted local garage and explained the problem and the possible cure as...
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    CLK -How much rust do you have?

    My 1999 (vivanite green) has a few spots here and there, a small bubble on both rear arches but the worst bit is a fairly large area - about 2 inches long by 1 inch high, just above the bumper strip on the drivers door. Thats about it as far as actual rust goes.... the bonnet and front bumper is...
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    Heater problems (W208 CLK)

    Hi all. I have read a few similar threads regarding this problem and i think i may be on the right track but would like a second (or 3-4-5th etc) opinion. The heater and demister has always been excellent, getting hot reasonably quickly and demisting a 'fogged up' cabin in seconds but the air...
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    Sprinter with Starting problem

    A few years ago, i had a 2004 311 sprinter and this problem happened to me on just a couple of 'hit and miss' occasions within the first few months of getting it (delivery mileage) About 6 months in, our fleet was recalled by MB for an 'injector problem'... I understand they replaced all the...
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    CLK W208 Lowering and Dampers Question

    Nice one :thumb: I shall be in touch, but don't get too excited by the heavy breathing.....i do a heavy job.
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    CLK W208 Lowering and Dampers Question

    Thanks for the replies fellas... It seems i can locate quite easily the B8 Sprint dampers and Eibach springs separately, but that seems like alot of messing about if a full kit is available. I cant find a B12 kit for a w208 320 on the net anywhere....even Demon tweeks (who once upon a time...
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    CLK W208 Lowering and Dampers Question

    Good evening my fluffy bunny wabbits :D I apologize if this has been answered elsewhere (i have searched but found no definitive answer) I plan on lowering my CLK 320 sport using a set of Eibach 'Sportline' springs, according to my calculations, i expect the car to sit approx 30mm lower at the...
  11. Mr Squirrel

    Wrong on so many levels

    Mine was also highly tuned... The standard Skoda 130 (1289cc) produced a whopping 57bhp... By the time i had finished with mine, it produced a 'respectable' 130bhp Engine mods were..polished & ported cyl head with uprated valve springs, lightened, balanced & blueprinted bottom end, 40/40DCOE...
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    Wrong on so many levels

    Its our lass... She had just popped round for a cuppa.
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    Wrong on so many levels

    Over the last few days, i have been stripping my old 'street machine' (A 1987 Skoda Rapid, dont laugh, i loved that car) from many years ago as i have finally decided to get rid.... Anyhow, i removed all the 'valuable' stuff for resale to other Skoda owners and today as i was 'sorting' the bits...
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    3.5 tonne vans to be limited?

    The majority of it is conducted in this manner where 'bulk' transportation is required, unfortunately often is the case where a 1000 tonne train is simply 'overkill' where a 44tonner can do the same job both quicker and with much less expense. I agree with the sentiment entirely, but i wouldnt...
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    3.5 tonne vans to be limited?

    I can, it's called the railway. David Good idea :thumb: The railways usually run past the local Tesco and petrol station........ Just how would all the local shops stock their shelves without trucks and vans delivering their products? How would you get petrol/diesel in your car if tankers...
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    MB drivers: good or bad?

    I spend all day every day on the roads as a professional driver, I drive trucks and vans, my usual main tool of the working day is a 2007 Euro4 lwb sprinter. I will echo some sentiments here that the 'bad' drivers tend to be the ones who care less about any potential damage to the motor they...
  17. Mr Squirrel

    trucks overtaking!!

    I can tell you out of experience that a truck driver being restricted to 56mph is just as infuriating as it is for you being sat on a long clear road in your AMG that happens to be covered in SPECS cameras...... Yes i agree, it can be a minor irritation being stuck behind a truck for a mile or...
  18. Mr Squirrel

    Hello, Im new here

    Around the bend at the moment........ Hopefully, eventually, just a few miles away.
  19. Mr Squirrel

    Hello, Im new here

    Thanks mate, sadly i doubt it as im due to move house next weekend............ So if your in the area and fancy humping some boxes............:D
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    Hello, Im new here

    Thanks for the link.....otherwise i would have spent the entire afternoon wondering about sandy balls..... It was taken at the Derwent Dams in Derbyshire
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