Well spent a few hours on it today got the cover off and sprockets look absolutely fine no worn/missing teeth , chain is tight across the top guide practically no movement trying to pulling upwards just about able to create a gap one end. The timing marks on the two cams and crank all line up...
Seem to remember when fitting a new battery a couple years ago issues with the w203 (its the 1.8 Kompressor CL203 2004 older dash think it change shortly after) Sams blowing, I did the 2nd power source while changing battery back then. If the alternator has to be moved for tensioner access then...
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I tried to get a video of noise been sat 24hr and first time in days its not done it!!!
I will get the rocker cover off in the next few days and check the alignment marks and condition of the sprocket teeth and report back. Based on fact I've never checked them better to...
After some advice, car has started doing a cold start 2-3 second rattle (Tho not every cold start) its on 96k miles 2nd owner had FSH up till I got it and been regularly serviced by my self merc oil filter and same oil as merc use on FSH. Looking on the forums looks like timing chain could be...
Need to do mine raised a question the other week, one has pop'ed all its oil anther suspect ball joint. Been looking around for Lemforder parts they are pricey ecp seem to have endless deal so prices vary all time.
Has any one used 'in car motor factors' .co.uk they seem to be coming up...
It seems the front suspension bush has gone on my C180 its covered in oil and vibration over bumps. Also the other side has been squeeking for about 12months think its the ball joint on arm, not the anti roll bar checked those bushes.
Had a look at the Lemforder are these still best, also...
I have a C180 Kompressor 2004 just hitting 50K on clock.
I've had it for a few years and now its just asked me to add 1 Ltr of oil, last service was around 1 year ago done 7K miles since.
Is this normal oil usage, or a sign of a problem developing. Had a quick look under bonet can't see any...
That kit is for the face lift model, I contacted connects2 and the one they do for mine has no telephone button support. Who else makes radio button can units
Looking to fit a double din pioneer into my W203 04, pre face lift I've seen a few can units to adapt the steering wheel controls to do volume seek etc, but as the headunit has bluetooth telephone handfree is there a can box out there that also supports the telephone buttons.
I have a w203 C class 04, pre face lift. One of the front passanger parking sensors keeps messing about its intermittent but when it happens every time they engage it shows full on the display and beeps alot then works for abit and does it again.
Does the little panel come off that the sensors...
I have a w203 coupe first gen on 04, when the car is parked up for a day or two on the street with a slight gradient. When I pull off I get a few clonk noises from the rear originally thought it was the handbrake shoes not releasing as had a problem with pedal not returning properly these have...
Got a 2004 W203 Coupe, hit some standing water and ever since I get a squeek from the front pass foot well area, kinda sounds like metal on rubber. It only last for about 1-2 miles then disapears untill the car is left for awhile.
Second one rear drivers side wheel, sometimes after pulling off...