1990

My car is currently extremely poorly, and after consulting a local Bosch expert/Mercedes mechanic, he is almost 100% sure that the problem lies with the throttle actuator. He also hinted that a throttle actuator would be extremely expensive to replace... After having a read around, I believe...

Does anyone know where i can get a rotor arm sleave. The arm itself is fine it's just the sleave thats split in two leaving a lovely piece of ali stuck a tight as hell in th end of the cam shaft.

I'm at a total loss. My 260E has died. She turns over strong and there's definately voltage to the HT leads (ran a strobe timer.) I've changed Fuel Pump Relay as the (clever) AA man said it will be that. All the fuses are fine. I can hear the fuel pump start and other bits and pieces spring...

Thinking about buying a 300SEL with approx 228, 000km. However, I have heard horror stories about breakdowns and parts prices. I have owned previous high end cars like Linciln and am aware of the exceptional ride and quality, BUT, the 228,000km really worries me. I have only done minor...

I am thinking of buying late 1989 or early 1990 SEL, 4 door with approx 228,000 km on it. What regular maintence and replacement costs can I expect after these cars reach the 220,00km plateau? Cost to purchase is approx $5,500 to $7,500. I have owned a number of good quality cars like a...

I have a 1990 300E, light blue. I love this car more than anything. Right now it need a valve job and other matinence needed at 140,000 miles. My question or concern is that it lags, it always has, when you floor the pedal, even in 2nd gear, it hesitates. This is quite annoying, was this a model...

Here's my friend's new car (new member of the forum too - name is Bloodmoon) It's a 1990 300CE-24, colour is black pearl (199), interior is grey leather. 6-spoke w208/w202 sport wheels, sportline suspension (brand new springs at the front - not settled yet so looks slightly raised in the...