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OK thanks for the reply. I'm just changing the belt, but thought I had to take off the fan to be able to access everything sufficiently. So that's not the case then? My question was asking, if the bolt that holds the viscous coupling to the water pump is conventional or does it have a left...

I'm going to change the drive belt on the E Class (OM606 engine), because I know it will wait until February when it's dark, and the rain is horizontal before it decides to part.....What I'd like to know is if the bolt that I'll have the scafolding pole attached to is a regular or left handed...

The E class has begun to make a noise like a dentist drill. High pitched whistle. Normally comes in at around 2000 rpm, but it's load dependant; won't do it in a lower gear at this speed, goes silent immediately when I lift of the accellerator. I've checked all the hoses and joints from the...

Thanks for your advice it's appreciated

Gentlemen, I'm in need of help. I've scored 3 out of 6 with the glowplugs, and need to remove the cylinder head. Yes I've tried the drilling out method but fear that I've damaged the thread on the first one I've attempted. So I think it's best to take head off. If I've damaged it can it be...

Hi, hope you notice this as it's an old thread! I have exactly the same water ingress issue you describe with a w210 estate (non sun roof). My drive has a fair slope on it and I noticed that nose down gave a worse leak than nose up. I think the issue is the front screen either leaking at the...

Update Thanks for that, how can I remove the heater controlls without breaking anything?

I have an issue with the A/C system on the 1999 E 300 TD. Recently the fan speed and A/C function have occasionally failed to respond to the control panel input. The refrigeration system is ok, I don't suspect our friend the duo valve because it won't affect the cabin fan. I'm thinking it may be...

OK, thanks for all the help everyone I'll stick with 235's and try Kumhos next.

I've got an E class Avantgarde Estate, 300td 1999. It has 18" AMG alloys on it, the flat ones with the 5 slots (how's that for a description?). Part number for the wheels is HWA1294010102 and they are marked 8J x 18H2 ET31. Made in Austria too. The front right used to catch the...

All sorted ! Thanks for the help; I've cured the leak by replacing the o ring that is fitted between the plastic fuel cut off and the pump. Really straight forward, my top tips for what they are worth is to remove the plastic undertray so the diesel drips straight down when you operate, and...

Yess that part is as you describe it; I'll read up on the link you sent thanks !

Gents, got a diesel leak which appears to be comming from the black plastic part on the side of the engine near the front. This has some of the infamous clear plastic pipes sprouting from it, and a circular electrical connection in the side of it. I'm guessing that this is a fuel heater. I did...

OK thanks for that, I'll check the electrical side first before the spanners come out !

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Smiley, and Number Cruncher, thanks both for you replies. I shall start to make plans to operate!

Whilst we're on the subject of injectors and glow plugs, I'd appreciate some clues regarding how to check / remove the glow plugs on a '99 E300 TD. I'm assuming that the glow plug light comming back on after starting is trying to tell me something.... Electrically am I looking for...

Thanks guys. I took the lower bumpercover off to have a rummage; look for rubbing pipes etc. The only thing I could see that wasn't correctly fitted was the plastic duct surrounding the oil cooler. This appears to have fixed the issue! Certainly the 'cooler will vibrate with a frequency that...

OK thanks for that; it's done 120,000 miles. Doesn't do it from cold if that's significant.