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Having just fitted a new kitchen tap I have realised that my hot water pressure is so pitifully low that I only get a dribble out of the new tap. In part it is being restricted by the gauge of the pipe going into it, but mainly the fact that the pressure comes from the gravity fed system. Is...

Hi, I would like some help with heating system set up please- I am looking into my options.... Current set up: -Pressurised system run off oil fired boiler running hot water & house heating -Large house served currently by large capacity old style(but less than 5yrs old) rads in steel with the...

My CLK came with an central armrest that comprises of two cupboards - what I'd much prefer is this : Can anyone tell me if it is available? Possible? Or is it LHD only?

Just upgraded to this new Samsung touchscreen smartphone. It is billed as a good iPhone alternative - 8M pixel camera, HD video recording, HD screen, largest touchscreen on any mobile phone (3.7"). It seems to have some rave reviews. But....having had it for three weeks, I wish I had an...

I have a problem - one of my front speakers has blown and I ordered the KX120s as recommended here (ta!) only to discover that Ray Smith aswell as another online outfit are out of stock and unlikely to recieve new stock for at least 2 weeks (read a month) Does anyone know of an alternative...

Having just taken - tonight - (a home) delivery of my new A180, can members advise me on alternative Universal Media Interface leads, rather than those on sale from Mercedes? Haven't yet had chance to play with the Audio 50, but was surprised to discover the head unit showing proper directional...

I am looking for a W210 estate and have been giving consideration to using biodiesel in a 320 CDI or LPG in a petrol. My internet research suggests that it is not a good idea to use biodiesel in the 320CDI, but I can find little written about using LPG in the petrol engines. Has anybody...

I called Mercedes in Belfast yesterday, and the chap on the phone was not too sure of his onions on this one. I know it is fairly expensive and hard to get, is there a viable alternative? I have a self-leveling 190D with "black" fluid in the bottle. I take it the simplest/safest way to...

Hi, I am looking to get our C220 diesel automatic (143bhp) chipped. Should I goto a local superchip dealer and have a super chip fitted (cost £499) http://www.superchips.co.uk/ or one alternative is here: http://www.rstuning.co.uk/mercmaps.php They said Hi Paul We can offer...

Hi All I want to replace my Lambda sensor ( long story short tried an ebay MAS and now put original back, MPG dropped now considerably now - 220 miles ish on a tank ! down form 280 for same journeys ). So two questions i cant find the answer to with a forum search ... 1) I've replace Lambda...

For those who like OE looking equipment I have just installed a Becker Cascade into my R129 SL. This is available from Pixmania at a good price. As Mercedes used Becker as an OE supplier the functions on the Becker are similar to a Mercedes comand unit with linguatronic functionality, indeed...

we have been having continual nightmares with Sky+ not recoring properley or when it does record, not playing back until you undetake a forced software download which may have to be done before each recorded programm will play. Sky dont want to know as its out of warranty now so we used MCES in...

Not "seen on ebay" as such,but relating to stuff i have for sale on ebay........ What other postal services are there apart from the Post Office? I`ve got some stuff listed that may need to be shipped to Europe (despite listing for UK post only someone from Europe has bid - and very good...

Has anyone tried this? Seem to be ok and looks far more polished than the highway robbers.. i mean paypal.

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why not? The brazillians iirc have been using it for years. whats involved in getting a car to run on alcohol based fuel? (not the stuff the drag racers use) Whats the downside? Why cant I set up a still in my back garden? Anyone know of a the formula (volume /mass wise) for...

Saw a programme on tele the other night giving an alternative slant on the terrible day in September 2001. Had a quick look on the net and found this There is loads and loads of information with many links to other sites. It does make interesting reading with some radical conclusions

So we have had all these wonderful ideas on what looks good on a W211, but what I ask is the worst? At risk of offending somebody I would suggest that in the standard range Travertine Beige with Pacific Blue upholstery must be right up there. But when you get to the Designo service the scope...