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  1. JLR1969

    Steam shower advice

    Bathroom is being replaced and I am able to use the cable that powered the old jacuzzi bath and whilst the floor is up extend it and use it to power a steam cabin instead. Does anyone have one? Any recommendations? i see that they have fans in the roof but am wondering if the steam would...
  2. ringway

    Comand 2. Aux to USB advice please.

    I have command 2 in my 2003 S210 and would like to run a cable from the Aux port to a USB stick in the glove box. Has anyone done this? Are cables available? Thanks in advance, Paul.
  3. F

    Advice on engine temp

    Hi All, Just into my second week of owning a E250. One thing I've noticed is that it takes about 20 mins when you first drive the car for the temp gauge to get to 80ish. Is this normal I've always had diesels and am aware they take longer to get upto temp but I can't for the life of me...
  4. T

    1983 280 SL Advice for a Newbie

    Hi, I'm totally new to the marque so go easy... But an opportunity to buy a 1983 280 SL has come up from a known, local, trusted source. I'll get the detail in a few days (history file, service record, etc.) and the opportunity to inspect it up on a ramp...but what are the big issues...
  5. S

    Running In Advice

    Hi guys, Can anyone advise what the conditions (speed, rpm, mileage) are for running in my C43 would be please? I've heard conflicting figures being touted from 850 miles & under 85 mph to 3000 miles but under 3000rpm:confused: Any comments welcome. Cheers
  6. F

    Advice on features please

    Hi All, I've just picked an 2014 E250 Agm. Going through the features it's got a few I can't find so was looking for some guidance. Direct control suspension. Is this a system like 'agility adjust' which allows you to manually adjust the suspension or is it just something it works out for...
  7. zoros

    New alloys - advice requested

    Advice please guys My SL55 AMG has the following marks on my rear AMG IV, SPLIT RIMS: 10J x 19 EH2 ET28 A230 400 0202 T-X-D-6. Tyres: 295 x 30 x 19. I'm looking to buy other alloys to replace these slightly corroded/welded wheel. What spec should I ask for? IE: load bearing? offset? etc...
  8. F

    Advice on 2014 E250

    Hi all, I'm picking up a 2014 E250 which was registered in October 2014. Car is from main dealer so has warranty and full history. I've read that this engine had some issues with injectors? Does anyone know if it was resolved by this year? Obviously car could have been sitting around for...
  9. ShinyF1

    Skiers - advice needed

    Tying to organise a 'cheap' long weekend skiing for a small group of friends for a 50th but a little stumped on where to go. Criteria as follows: Travel mid March 2017 Fairly cheap (I know there is an inherent contradiction here) Quick airport transfer Reasonably snow sure Intermediate level...
  10. whirsk

    C124 300ce rust treatment advice

    Hi Folks It's time for the 300ce to go back into storage for the winter, there is one area of rust at passenger side rear window. I was hoping to get some advice on how best to treat this area to prevent further spread whilst in storage? Thanks in advance. Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
  11. D

    Secondhand E class Estate advice

    Hello, I am looking at buying a 2006 (facelift model) 220cdi E class estate. The car has about 150k miles with a full Mercedes service history. Can anyone please give me some advice on things I should check look out for as I am slightly wary about buying a high mileage vehicle despite the full...
  12. MD5

    Purchase advice please E/C class

    I have a cousin looking to buy his last car (cheer up!). Budget £14 max, E or C class saloon, automatic, frugal diesel engine (2.1 recommended?), as new as poss with up to 30k miles. I'll have a look myself when I'm not too busy, but I know you guys are great at this stuff, so whilst I'm not...
  13. L

    W163 7 Seat Conversion advice

    Hi, I've a C180k sports coupe (hatchback) and a third baby is forcing me to get a bigger car. I'm thinking a 2003 ML270. I've seen a nice one locally however it's a 5 seat and I really want a 7 seater. There are no 7 seaters for sale locally at the moment etc. The seller of the local 5 seater...
  14. M

    E250 CDI 2011 W212 manual - advice please :)

    Hi guys, I have a problem with my Mercedes E250 cdi 2001 manual. Car sometimes jerks when accelerating and at around 1500rpm rattle inside the cabin. Engine light never came up and mileage is 225000 miles. What do you guys suggest please? Any ideas what to check or look for? Thanks Matt
  15. M

    Advice please

    Hi can someone please te me the position of the glow plug relay in a vito 639 face lift model 2011. Thanks
  16. MSG2004

    My new GLE keyed, advice required

    Hello Yesterday evening I noted that my brand new, bought in April MB/GLE/Amg line had been keyed on the passenger side rear door, a deep almost to metal 8 inch scratch, another to the front passenger door and this is to the base coat and a lighter scratch about 10 inches long front passenger...
  17. Indigo

    SL 129 ADS suspension buying advice

    Hi, I'm going to view a 2000MY SL500 with a view to buying it The car has been in storage for a few years and needs cosmetic work On paper it's my dream 129 due to its colour and high spec However, on the photos I've been sent its got ADS suspension which I'd rather it didn't have On...
  18. zoros

    AMG split rim advice needed please?

    I have a set of AMG split rim wheels. 9J on the front and 10J on the back. The spoke sections are mint but the outer rims are starting to corrode and quite tacky. They are beyond enamel baking etc. Can anyone point me in the direction of someone who can supply the rim section of these split rim...
  19. N

    minor bump, advice on how to proceed.

    So today I was reversing out of our property onto a relatively quiet estate road. Our garage is situated at the back of the property and the reverse requires you to line up straight in order to reverse alongside the house to the road, the other side of the drive is a wooden fence, the gap is...
  20. C240Sport97

    S420 (W140) - help with value and advice

    Came across an S420 (93, I think with the contrast bumpers/lower trim) in blue black metallic with grey interior with 2 owners and 60k miles. In great condition. Only a tiny bit of rust on rear arch. Paintwork otherwise perfect. Slight delamination on rear window. Interior is pretty much...
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