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    Engine noise

    Whistling noise coming from front of my engine, one of the pulleys, it sounds like. This noise disappears after 5/10 minutes running and the car runs smoothly. Anyone any ideas? https://youtu.be/_NFOzqsiCRk
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    1988 300CE for sale

    Although my car is running well, taxed and MOT'd, it has corroded pipes to the hydraulic rear suspension. Fluid just pours out as soon as the reservoir is filled. I've had it up on a hoist and the corrosion is quite extensive.This is an expensive repair and I can't justify such a large sum. If...
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    300CE hydraulic rear suspension

    Just noticed yesterday that the fluid reservoir was empty! Down to Mercedes and £12 later, poured a litre in, went home and later looking out at the car, noticed an oil slick on the road at the front. Moved the car forward and felt the fluid on the road and it was the hydraulic fluid, bonnet up...
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    1988 300ce

    I need to replace the windscreen scuttle panels, (I think that's what they're called) - the plastic panels at the bottom of the windscreen. Anyone know where I could buy these?
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    Heater motor not working.

    wrong part number Thanks for your research but that is not the part number for my car.
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    Heater motor not working.

    That was the price from Mercedes for that part number.
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    Heater motor not working.

    Blower Motor Regulator / Resitor Mercedes W124 300E 400SE 87-95 1248202710 RU562 | eBay This is the item.
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    Heater motor not working.

    I have a burnt out heater blower motor resistor - part no. 1248202710, originally made by Hella. I can get one from Mercedes via Germany but it will take a few weeks and cost £332!! Anyone out there know where i could locate one, not necessarily new?
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    1988 300CE for sale

    Car runs well except for noisy fuel pump, so needs replacing. Bodywork is good for 25 years old, no rust. MOT until November. Everything works. OFFERS?
  11. J

    Wishbone bushes

    Thanks Thanks to everyone for the advice. I'll have the work done next week, feeling I'm not being ripped off! Thanks again.
  12. J

    Wishbone bushes

    Thanks . I'm in London, so I suppose my quote of £500 isn't unreasonable.
  13. J

    Wishbone bushes

    Thanks for that. How much were you charged??
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    Wishbone bushes

    Ooops! Left out the 'MUCH'. Should read - how much .........
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    Wishbone bushes

    I need to replace the split wishbone bushes on my 300CE. Would someone give me a rough idea how I could expect to pay to have these replaced?
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    Indie in Northern Ireland

    Anyone know/recommend one?
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    W124 Front coil spring & bumper insert wanted

    I just had the same problem on my 124 and had to replace both, for the reason Grober stated. My local mechanic advised buying Merc springs. His philosophy being that you don't go 'pattern' for important bits.
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    Mot Failure

    Thanks for the replies. I have the car booked in on Friday with a local 'indie', who assures me that this is a 10min. job - a simple mixture adjustment, he says. I'll report back at the w/e.
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    Mot Failure

    My 300ce has failed the MOT because of a CO emission level of 5.11. Does anyone know how to rectify this?
  20. J

    Oil Prices

    I filled up today in North London and paid 103.9, which is the cheapest I have seen for a long time.
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