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Help needed. I have a 450SL that is running a bit rough and has been diagnosed as a leak in the Air intake breather hose. I have found this part impossible to locate even with the part No. The problem is that if we try and take it off we may damage it further making the car unusable and we...

Can any member recommend a workshop in the Manchester area that has expertise on these old Mercs. Most garages seem to be more familiar with modern cars and if it does not have a computer they are stumped. Thanks

My new/old toy has a problem that has confused my local mechanic. I still had to pay his bill of course. Whilst the engine sounds healthy enough, it is ticking over at 1500rpm in neutral and 1000rpm in gear. All Internet info put this down to the air control valve which I replaced with a used...

My 1980 450SL is suffering from high tick over and running rich. I am told that is probably the Air Control Valve sticking. Does any knowledgable member know where I can buy a replacement or if they can be refurbished. Thanks

I have decided to sell my 2002 Mercedes 270CDI. This car was bought for my wife 3yrs ago and put into a MB approved dealer in Warrington for service and appraisal. I instructed them to sort it out as I worked away so wanted it right. The end result is that the car had so much work done that...

I have more or less committed myself to buying a 1980 450SL low mileage with good service history. Should pick it up tomorrow if as described. Just wondering if any member had owned one and would appreciate their opinions on maintenance etc. I understand that they are thirsty beasts but...

Hi you legal eagles. I am mad with rage. Two days ago in torrential rain I parked in a space between two vehicles not noticing that the van to my left had gone over his dedicated space so forcing each each car including myself to do the same. When I returned an hour later all the...

I have just bought an immaculate 1 owner 1995 Mercedes C220. The only downside is lack of A/C. Does any member know if it is a complicated job to fit a second hand unit from a scrap car and is it within the limits of a the normal do it yourselfer. Thanks in advance.

With the inquiry into the activities of Leon Brittan are we at last getting to the real powerful and protected people involved in the Saville affair. There has been for a long time rumours of some nasty goings on with a poedophile ring operating with impunity in parliament. Edward Heath was...

What a lovely woman Thatcher was. Just found out that this charlatan tried to get James Saville a knighthood on three occasions. I now regret not joining in the parties thrown for her demise.

In Feb of last year i bought a lovely looking e211CDI and drove it for a month before going away. on my return 2 months later a series of problems started which have just about P-----d me off. On my return the car stuck in first gear and would not change. i took it to MBTech in Warrington...

I dont know how often members hire a car. I do so on a regular basis and have just been subject to a scam which I am puzzled as how to avoid. Using Easyrent at Manchester airport I was told on pickup that I had been charged for 3 gallon of fuel and to bring the car back empty. Because I had to...

I posted a thread recently on torque converter problem with my E211. After receiving quotes of 1000 pounds+ I found a company called The Converter Shop Ltd in Denton Manchester. I gave them my car yesterday at 9am and after driving the car to make sure it was the converter asked me to pick it up...

As winter closes in I decided to replace the battery on my 2003 E270 CDI and was shocked to find that the battery recommended was an AMG stop start battery at a cost of over 200 quid. As I can buy a perfectly good heavy duty battery for a third of this I would like advice whether it is needed...

I recently had a service on my 2003 E270CDI and it was reported that there was extensive rust showing on the underbody. Before I find myself sitting on the floor can any member recomend a rust treatment service in the Warrington -Chester area . I have read conflicting reports regarding the...

I have a Merc E320 Estate Manual petrol that I cannot get to start for sale. The good points are that the car is more or less rust free allround. No rust on the arches which is the usual place. It is maroon in colour and polishes up really well. The interior is immaculate without the usual wear...

I have been away from home for 3 months and as it was for so long I disconnected my battery. On my return yesterday I reconnected my battery and went for a run only to find my car is not changing gear and is stuck in first. It does not respond to manual changes either. There are also 2 faults...

After just recieving a 30 pound fine for being 5 min over my alloted time (have you tried getting your wife out of M&S) I would just like to share with you the system in Fethiye Turkey where I spend part of the year. The town parking is the same as anywhere in the world, the difference is how...

Hi, I recently put a new battery on my 1995 320E TE petrol and had to store it for a month with the battery disconnected. This morning I connected the battery and tried to start the car and all though the engine is spinnning there is not a cough out of the engine. This has never happened before...

As a new owner of a 2002 Mercedes E270 CDI I have been reading of serious problems if your vehicle is fitted with a Valeo radiator. How can I find out and identify if there is a problem.