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    W140 ABS sensors

    Im chasing rear ABS sensors for a 97 CL420,with only 100k. MB part numbers required = A1405402017 & A1405402917. These are correct advised by an MB main dealer,at 3rd attempt . Its the rear right (UK offside) that is shot at/knackered. I've already sourced & had fitted 2 good salvage drive...
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    124 standard speakers

    W124 : Don't know if you've resolved your front speaker need : but I got a pair of Pioneer SXE 1025S 180W Co-ax speakers , made to fit : drop straight in, just need to adopt the wiring as per the rainbow photo ? 160 for speakers ? I don't think so . . . . Now I'm looking to upgrade those for...
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    3.2 straight-six turbo diesel in a W124

    I tgink it was Rob Parker - of 3pointed parts successfully converted an E320 Coupe: had an article in Merc Enthusiast mag, now that was years ago .
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    W124 Wood/leather steering wheel

    Search on ebay :Mercedes Wood & Leather steering wheel : some time ago I wanted one for my W163 ML - with java leather (cream) - & in there is one of the suppliers - think in Germany : They will do a Part ex with yours : you buy his first & send yours back: I can't exactly remember the...
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    Wasting the time of an Indy

    Such a useful database of available overordered parts should be called MercBay !!
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    N997 DTW - Do you recognise this Reg /car ?

    I've had this membership a month , This is my 4th MB - I may even have been a member bfore . . . . . can't remember : Caught the MB bug with an '94 E320 Coupe - always wanted one , but loved & lost- company wouldn't pay mileage for a 2 door !! then a none merc Then a W163 ML, 270Cdi -...
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    Buying a 722.6 gearbox

    Non MB specialists I can only add that its mad not to get your MB to an indie/specialist: I've two friends who, both had their MB experience & their cars ruined by hamfisted idiots , who say they'll fix anything: but in reality try to help , but just want the money & cannot see where their...
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    Radio Help

    Where are you ? It is a DIY thing: you'll need: Remove the 2 screws behind the vents to get the fascia off unscrew thye A10 fitting plate behind Purchase a convertor plate for a normal 1 DIN fascia (ebay) for your car model - it gives you a pocket below , as well . (mine was a W203) Ebay...
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    W124 seat - inoperative electric passenger side

    Non Memory electric leather front seats , drivers side works well . Passenger side is down & backwards to the max . Have looked at the Haynes - no help, and at the Bible - not much more. checked the E&F fuses , both OK . Also checked the pass'r side door switch is working & can hear the relay...
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    exhaust fumes in side the car

    Sorry forget to add - mine was a C270 W203 - same set up really - Has someone even removed the pollen filter ? Its at the back of the engine , below the scuttle on the passenger side . rgds
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    exhaust fumes in side the car

    When did you last change the pollen filter ? I found this true - if its a none MB filter item - throw it & get a genuine one - I had this last year, buying a non MB pollen filter for a W203 - and sent it back - as too poor quality . No smells with the genuine MB item ! RGDs
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    estate buying advice (W123, W124, W210, W211), auto diesel preferred

    Deisel options You haven't mentioned the W203 - whilst I've had the C270 - & they are around £2k now , just make sure they haven't had, or got the black death , leaking injectors . I really enjoyed my 2002 auto estate , fast & frugal , but it was a money pit that cost approaching £2k in bits...
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    install parking sensors w203

    If you're not overly worried about using the MB parktronic - there are loads of kits for less than 20quid on ebay . I've fitted about 10 sets to various cars , Bmer, merc, alfa, honda , Range rover, ford. I use the kits that gadget man stocks - as they come with a great little hole cutter ...
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    What would you do?

    Keeping pride & joy clean Spend a few hundred on a runabout & get into bangernomics for your daily work transport. I just got an old e220 with nearly 20yrs & less than a 100k on it for under 500 - an old violks might be a cheaper option . Then go buy yourself the dream & leave it at home to...
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    W124 chrome arches

    chrome arches Got to disagree - just acquired a '95 E220 with 3 chrome arches &, at 1st, thought the same as you guys - check for rusty wings underneath - NONE were bad - even left the dealers forecourt with all the dry **** I'd rubbed out of the lips . now properly cleaned too I have the...
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    W124 electric aerial

    check its getting power to the aerial plug, when the radio is switched on first - as it may be not connected - its a blue wire on most set ups .# If its getting 12v to the aerial set up, remove the whole set up- nut from the top of the wing & undo the bolt in the rear wing to pull the aerial...
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    W124 1994 E280 breaking (Tourmaline Green)

    W124 parts for sale What are the wheels & tyres ? I've just sent an email too about other bits too ? Rgds <t
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    W124 8 hole wheel sizes

    wheel sizes Many Thanx folks - looks like a weekend under the car checking I might even have a matching set of part # wheels . I like the 8 holes the best , & 16 looks OK - I think the 195s are too tall - so maybe moving to 215x55 will be the most acceptable option . Thanx again <t
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    W124 Parts Clear Out!!

    W124 parts for sale 2nd time around for me , lost love was my E320 coupe some years ago, just got a clean '95 E220 - cos it was a shame to leave it with such a grotty dealer !! You have the indicator & cruise stalk set for sale : as mine is none cruise - do you have any idea whether this is...
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    W124 Bits of trims needed

    E220 saloon - W124 1x Near Side Front chrome wheel arch 1x Off side rear door chrome waistline strip 1x Auto changer frame chrome surround 1x Walnut auto shift knob & shaft 1x Antique silver operational electric passenger door mirror I know they turn up occasionally on Ebay - I spend...
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