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    stuttering an steam/white smoke

    Just pulled up ready to reverse on drive when car felt like it was stuttering or something. I know injector 2 is leaking (admittedly for a while as it was helicoiled to get new i injector seal in) but would that be the cause of whatever the hell this new problem is? Been contemplating getting...
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    what to do? :/

    Had to have the head helicoiled to fit 2nd injector but still wont seal properly. Cars an 03 plate an not mint so wondering if i should run it into ground or if its worth putting a different head (pref with injectors) on it. Currently on 187k. Amy advice welcome Tia Lewis
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    c220 cdi cuts out on kickdown power

    3rd time this has happened now. Used kickdown whilst driving and once its gets to around 70mph flashes up EPC warning and cuts all power until i put car into park and restart it. Any ideas what it could be? Thanks for any help guys. Much appreciated
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    front anti roll bar w203

    Cant find one at ECP or GSF. Any ideas on where an roughly how much? Saw one on ebay with droplinks but im cautious in case its not from right car. Is it worth trying local scrap yards? Is it worth getting drop links at same time? Car is '03 c220 cdi coupe. Tia for any help. Much appreciated Lewis
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    Epc

    Used kickdown to try an overtake on dual carriageway today an had EPC warning springs up on dash an power was limited until i lifted off. What on earths that about? Lewis
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    immobiliser....which is fitted?

    Whilst searching for new insurance quotes one of the sites wants to know the exact model of immobiliser i have fitted. Normally i just click factory fitted. Theres at least 8 options of immobiliser. How on earth do i find out which i have? :/ Tia Lewis
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    wheel alignment near s66

    Had 2 new rear tyres fitted but car feels almost dangerous now so wondering if theyve balanced them wrong. I know the wheels are out do wanting somewhere reputabke to make sure theyre balanced correctly and then aligned right. Tia Lewis
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    new tyres....pneus online

    Anyone ever had these? Falken Ziex ZE914 Ecorun 205/55*R16 91 V Or ordered from tyres pneus online? Lewis
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    bearings...

    Just been quoted for front bearing fitted with 2 yr warranty. What kinda of cost should i be looking at from anyones previous experience? Cars a w203 c220 cdi Tia
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    same hubs???

    Got leather interior from an 03 w203 that looked like it had done v little mileage before being in scrapyard for parts and its been suggested that instead of getting new bearings as we cant fit them, that we get the entire hubs off the scrapped car with discs (as my discs are making a squealing...
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    well chuffed

    Had prestige all car parts in manchester contact me after an internet search for a glove box an rear facelifted lights, and after looking over their yard at a couple of cars, came away with a full leather interior for it aswell. All for the pricely sum of 350 quid
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    facelifted parts

    Just pricing up some facelifted rear lights for my 53 plate c class coupe. Are they a straight swap or do they have to be programmed in or anything? Also, whats the difference between the early and later front lights? TIA Lewis
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    glove box

    For 53 plate c class coupe. Black
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    how much would I be looking at??

    53 plate c220 cdi coupe 2.2td auto 180k part service history Recent service with engine flushes (3,5k engine cover with kwik fit for next yr/36k miles) New batt Injector seal All new rear brakes 3 mot (would likely put new ticket on)
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    do u engage neutral at the lights? (auto box)

    Ive always put autos (the 2 ive driven, one jag one merc) into neutral at red lights. Occasionally when I put it back into drive it kinda jumps in am tries to lurch forward. Is it best to leave it in drive or does it sound like the start of gearbox issues? Tia Lewis
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    cat gone?

    Exhaust fumes smell worse than most. No smoke on start up but woman followed me one night an reported black smoke (I assumed when I booted it as its not constant) could it be anything to do with dpf or cat? Cars a w203 (?) 53 plare c220 cdi coupe. TIA
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    will these wheels fit?

    Says they're 5x112 but ive no idea if they're any good for 53 plate c220 cdi coupe. Any ideas? Thanks in advance
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    New rear brakes?

    Where should I go? Is eBay worth a shot for parts then get mate or mechanic to fit them? Been quoted 315 from garage for discs, pads, drums fitted. Friend thinks he found pads for 25 ish on ebay beating garages quote of 90+ for pads fitted. Car is a 53 c220 diesel coupe. Thanks for advice in...
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    Is there a "how to...." guide for tracing starter motor wires

    From what I've managed to read up I need to trace wires from fuse box to starter motor and check connections on starter motor. Keeps blowing fuse 52. Engine is the 2.2 diesel 2003 model. Any help much appreciated. Lewis
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    non starter, fuse 52?

    Car has recently blown a fuse (see pic) which is 15 amp. Would not start at all today an blew 2 fuses trying to get it started. I've been led to believe it may be a frayed wire blowing the fuse but have no idea where this could be. Any help would be much appreciated if any of you have been...
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