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Thanks .... fair point you have made !

Anybody advise me on best place to advertise my W140 as a project for someone - engine repair needed - heavy tapping noise. have used it that way for months - drives fine. Been gas converted so for a V8 very economic.

thanks black c55, have not heard that one before ! is this a huge job - not mechanically minded and think I am being scared witless by garages - none of them can give me a proper diagnosis and cost....gonna have to go to garage again and see what they say

I think I have the noisiest Hydraulic lifter tapping in the West Midland, my car a CL (W140) 4.2 1997 drives fine oil pressure good but need to sort it - have put in an additive but no joy - does anyone think another engine flush and oil change is worth a shot ? Does anyone know anyone close to...

Thanks jaymanek- sounds a big job ! over weekend someone suggested piston slap - listened to it on U tube and it does sound similar ! just need to know what and how much the bill will be ! love the bloody car - don't know what to do ! thanks

Thanks a lot - sounds like a big jobby !!! not that I know what you are talking about !! over weekend was told it may be piston slap ( have listened to an example and does sound similar - just wish garage could tell me its this and will cost that !! or I just live with it as the car drives...

Help !! can anybody give any clues on this engine noise -!! I have a 4.2 CL ( s class coupe 1997 ) and I have a loud tap that appears to be coming from top of the engine on passenger side. It increases with engine speed - the car drives as smooth as it always does , the oil pressure is good - if...

Hello All I am at my wits end over an intermittent electrical problem that affects my indicators, wipers, electric seats and windows - they will work fine which they are now - good chance they will not work tomorrow and will work again after while. have had it to three garages now ( not a merc...

having a nightmare, can anyone offer any ideas ! I have an intermittent electrical problem, first thing in morning especially the indicators,wipers, electric seats, electric windows, seat belt extenders do not work then later in the day they always come back again . Been to two garages and...

Thanks - interesting ! but when electrics don't work neither right or left indicators work, nor do wipers, nor do electric windows or electric seats on the one side ...... then they all come back on again after a while... strange !!!

thanks flyspinner - just changed battery - aint sorted my problem - nightmare !

Hello Grober, thanks for that tip Friday - had by battery tested and it was giving 500A instead of 750A and was recommended it was changed. So going to order a new one this week and fingers crossed it sorts this intermittent nature of some of the electrics puzzle. I know very little about cars -...

Thanks for that info guydewney will get this info to my garage. cheers

Thanks Grober, that does make sense it is more of a problem first thing . that is one avenue that is really worth investigating - will go and get my battery tested ! thanks very much. Cheers

Hello all just wondered if anyone has ideas on this puzzle ! some time ago some electrics not all ( wipers, indicators , electric seats and radio wouldn't work ) would not work but they all came on when I had driven a while ! had a control module changed which seemed to sort it. But it has...

Thanks for that Millo777

sorry I am late been away for a couple of weeks. People have told me I am making a mountain out of a molehill. The mirrors work ok so have decided to leave well alone . Thanks for your time and attention Cheers

Thanks Grober - will try and sort it ( not done it before I am a stupid 57 year old !!) bare with me !!!

I have only just noticed the wing mirror cover isn't tight to the rubber seal between the wing mirror housing and the body and there is a gap. Does anyone know how to remedy this , I thought it may just click in place but no joy. Any advice much appreciated . Thanks John

Does anyone have any ideas why the soft close boot has stopped working ( have to slam it now ) , the doors are OK . Is the remedy beyond a that of an non engineer ! as I qualify for that. By the way I had my 1998 CL converted to gas - there were people for it and against it - I have not found...