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    Differential bolts, Normal or not?

    So it looks like there is only one bolt holding on the diff. :( In the pictures below it looks like there are two holes but only one is used. Pic's below show the holes from a distance and you can see one goes in to the diff. Other pic is a close up and it seems like there should be somthing...
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    Exaust tip removal

    Hi Folks, On a w211 e class I have a single chrome exaust pipe either side. Like in this pic Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 picture #17098 | Mercedes-Benz photo gallery | CarsBase.com Does any one know how to get it off? Found a allen nut at the bottom which I removed and sprayed a wd40 all...
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    Suspension springs

    2007 W211 sport is sagging from the rear and as I understand the springs have a tendency to break at the base. I have seen articles on how to remove and refit however is there anything more detailed and somthing that will say what the torque specs should be?
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    ATF fluid check

    I have a iCarsoft MBII. Is it possible to check the ATF fluid level on this?
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    Which to trust?

    So doing the ATF service. Carried out the procedure of filling the sump with 7L of oil. Had the car running for around 30 mins. iCarsoft was showing 45 degrees while the infrared thermometer was showing around 32 degrees. So who do I trust? Where does the iCarsoft get its reading from. Like...
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    722.9 conductor plate removal and refit.

    After a while of suffering the car going in to lump mode every few months I've finally taken out the conductor plate to send it off for repair. I saw on here once all the torque specs for putting it all back together -Torque for the solenoid brackets, -Bolting the conductor plate on to the...
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    Rear 12 v connection

    Should there be a 12v plug in the boot of the w211 e class? I read some posts saying there should be one but I have looked high and low but fail to locate it?
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    Glow plug light but no diagnostic code

    So I've had this problem for a while on the E280 CDI OM642 When turning the ignition on the Glow plug light comes on for a few seconds and then goes out as normal. The car starts first time after the engine turns a few times. After around 20 seconds the glow plug light comes on again and stays...
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    Glow plug light

    When turning the ignition on the Glow plug light comes on for a few seconds and then goes out as normal. The car starts first time after the engine turns a few times (a bit longer than I would like but it’s been like this for a while now) After around 20 seconds the glow plug light comes on...
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    Oil Extractors

    As most do when it comes to DIY, I've been doing oil changes on all my cars the old fashioned way... Lift the car and drain from the sump plug. I've been looking at the extraction via dipstick tube method and although I was hesitant at first its starting to look rather an attractive method...
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    Wing mirror opens too far.

    When I go to open the door after unlocking the wing mirrors open as they normally do but the passenger side one keeps on opening and stops at over 90degrees to the car door which is too far. I have tried to gently push it back in to position but after around 5 minutes of driving it goes back to...
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    Limp mode and gear change judder

    Hi, Car is a W211, 2007, E280 CDI OM642, 7 speed auto. So during a long trip, going there was fine. On the way back after around 30 minutes of driving I realised there wasn't much power and the car would not go over 2.5k revs. No kick down and hardly any throttle response (reading around I have...
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    E class (w211) phone kit replace

    I managed to take out the old phone adaptor which was located in the arm rest. Its for an old nokia 6300 series. Is there anything else i can plug in in its place, somthing to connect to more modern phones may be? or a blue tooth receiver ? Thanks
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    07 e class turbo seals om642

    W211, e280, 2007, Just changed the 3 turbo seals today, the resources and advice on this forum were a big help!! The seals were bought from my local parts store at the Mercedes showroom. When I compared the old and new main orange seals it seems they are different. (Please see attached image)...
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    E280 2007 Poly v belt change. Om642

    So I’m looking to replace the poly v belt. Has anyone come across a guide for this on the E class. I’ve tried looking around and come across some for the same engine but in different Model Mercs. By looking at it the procedure seems to be: -Remove the dual air intake Y piece...
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    e280 Turbo Seals

    W211, e280, 2007, om642 engine. Hi, while changing the diesel fuel filter advice on this forum is that we should also change the air filter and turbo seals. I see there are 3 seals. 2 orange round ones and one green O ring which goes in the steel pipe on the right. How do I get this seal...
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    E280 CDI Turbo Seals

    So looking around on here its recommended the two turbo seals are changed at every service. I understand there are newer upgraded ones which do not suffer the same problems as the old ones. How do I identify these? Is there a guide on how to replace them? Thanks
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    w211 7g auto service

    Hi, I am looking to do an transmission oil, filter and pan seal change on my early 07 plate W211, E280, 3.0 v6, diesel, 7g auto. I can’t seem to find the transmission dipstick which some models have. I’ve taken off the under body cover and checked all around and there doesn’t seem to be...
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    Power steering top up

    So the car (w211, E280 sport 07 plate ) seems to make a low whining noise when near the full steering lock position. Checked the power steering fluid with the dipstick which is attached to the bottom of the cap and it falls slightly lower than the bottom of the dipstick. Could some one...
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    W211 sitting lower at the back

    W211 / E class sport with the multi spoke Alloys where the rear ones are slightly smaller and wider than the front. When looking at it side on it looks like its sitting lower at the rear than the front. I have seen other cars with the same sports pack and Wheels and they seem to sit level. Is...
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