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  1. Monique

    V-MAX or other 97 RON

    I use Vpower in 2 of my cars... The TC car runs superbly on VPower... as there is no pinging.. The other car just has a high comp ratio and indeed runs better on VPower.
  2. Monique

    Blue smoke - which cause???

    Both you gents have handed me a Christmas present. If you come to the low lands, I owe each of you a pint or 12... prob more like 12.:) Thank you again Fred and Dieselman
  3. Monique

    Glowplugs and Whining!

    Whining??? Must be my ex wife under the bonnet:) Sorry:bannana:
  4. Monique

    Blue smoke - which cause???

    Hello Fred, Don't know about the type of oil although it is synthetic. Was changed by the dealer. Regarding inspection of the intake, I will do so before looking further. To confirm... oil in intake means bad turbo. No oil in intake is valve guides... Some choice:mad:
  5. Monique

    Blue smoke - which cause???

    Car has 299825 Kms now. Had an oil change at 296K kms, passed emissions AOK at that time. Car was used mostly highway all its life... I tend to consider a faulty ancilliary system... maybe???:confused:
  6. Monique

    Blue smoke - which cause???

    Hello everyone, Our new to us E220 CDI gives considerable blue smoke on initial acceleration after time at idle. No smoke at highway speeds. ( I was following my wife so I know she smokes occasionnally):D What could cause this problem?? I feel a not so nice Christmas gift coming....:mad:
  7. Monique

    Cars you always wanted, and could possibly buy if you were completely bonkers!!

    Lotus 23B with the good Cossy engine...;)
  8. Monique

    Mystery of the mysted - I mean misted - headlamps

    If you come to EU on a visit, I promise to fix it in under an hour. Our mate was had big time. The complete lexan unit costs Euro 129. I would ask some very pointed questions of the MB stealer IIWM:eek:
  9. Monique

    Mystery of the mysted - I mean misted - headlamps

    Yes on both counts. Works great on plastic, Lexan or glass. Use soft cloth to dry... no scratches. Merry Christmas
  10. Monique

    W210 technical information

    Duly noted... thks
  11. Monique

    Mystery of the mysted - I mean misted - headlamps

    I don't know about you but normally, I get kissed before something like that happens to me:D Some of you dudes are not very mechanically minded... remove the light assembly (20 minutes), removes lens and spray with white vinegar. Let soak. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Rebuild the light...
  12. Monique

    e220

    All tunnels in CH also... me seems to remember.... I am getting older...:o
  13. Monique

    e220

    Point taken but... Ford engines do not have the sophistication of MB engines. IIRC these are OHV engines with low compression ratios.:rolleyes:
  14. Monique

    e220

    I have reservations about any LPG conversions. No first hand experience though. -The fuel in its gaseous form will expand ... esp in Oz. -Travel through tunnels is forbidden by law in EU.. check in Oz. - Not sure of the bennies for engine longevity... - How much will you really save?
  15. Monique

    E220 CDI - Engine operating temp.

    Case closed. Was the stat. Car now operating at 82C as per the print on the stat. What should have been a vsimple job turned into a chore. I had to buy a set of Torx sockets and of course dropped one of the bolts into the abyss under the engine... then the magnet I had for such retrieval...
  16. Monique

    E220 CDI - Engine operating temp.

    Fair enough.... but the heater is anemic at best... gauge reads 60-62 after 100 kms on highway, goes up in traffic. Think the stat is a good start point. Thanks for the suggestion.
  17. Monique

    E220 CDI - Engine operating temp.

    Thank you... can someone tell me where the stat is on a 220CDI? Some are out of reach of the DIYer with home equipment.
  18. Monique

    E220 CDI - Engine operating temp.

    Back again. My car runs at 65C. I consider this too low. What is the recommended operating temp? What does MB recommend?? Thank you
  19. Monique

    Interior Heating - W210

    Mind if I use your quote as well?:D
  20. Monique

    Interior Heating - W210

    New as we are to MB ownership, I do know where to find the duo valve. It will get a tremor from my rubber mallet... gentle persuasion. :) Thank you
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