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I have a bush that needs replacing as it knocks over bumps but goes away for a few days when sprayed with silicon. The problem is Mercedes dont sell them, so what should be a few quid turns out to be £100 because I have to buy the whole bar. Why on earth have they done this for a part that...

Following on from my other thread on suspension kits, I'd like to replace all the neccesary bushes etc whilst all the suspension is off. It seems none of the aftermarket polyurethane bush manufacturers do anything for Merc E classes so only option is standard OEM units. Can anyone give me a...

Had my newly acquired CLS on a ramp in a tyre place today and the fitter pointed out what he thought was a 'missing' bush and bolt. The picture is taken looking forwards with the diff just forward of the crossmember. The screw thread showing is clean and shiny. There was some rear end work done...

Hi, I am looking at some polyurethane bush for the r129 but nobody does them. When you don't use a car much and its left sitting its a must as the rubber degrades. I used to have a spitfire and the difference was immense. No more crashing and vibrations. I have looked everywhere for them does...

Hi all, I just had my C-Class 220 cdi estate serviced at the princeley mileage of 20,253 miles. Its a 2007 model w203 and I was advised by the dealer that the Caster bushes ns and os front are split and the Camber bushes ns and os front are starting to split:crazy: There price for rectifying is...

Hi All, I am changing the pilot bush on my ML270 due to oil in the wiring loom and gearbox module issue. I have had the bottom half of the dash out to clean all the oil from the loom and inside the module and am now working on the underside of the car. Problem is i cant seem to get the new...

would i get away with removing the rear spring bust that sits above the spring to lower the back end slightly?? ive noticed that this isnt a problem when fitting coilover kits so i wondered weather it would make a difference on standard setup. i understand that mercedes put the bush there for a...

The offside rear baring bush has gone, knew this when i bought the car. Was told it would cost about £100 to fix. Just rung Mercedes Southend, to be told just labour is going to cost me just shy of £400! OUCH! Obviously I wouldn't go to Mercedes to get it sorted. Waiting for call back...

The offside rear baring bush has gone, knew this when i bought the car. Was told it would cost about £100 to fix. Just rung Mercedes Southend, to be told just labour is going to cost me just shy of £400! OUCH! Obviously I wouldn't go to Mercedes to get it sorted. Waiting for call back...

Hi my w210 E320 CDI feels really clonky lately over rough roads, I have changed both ball joints, link rods and anti roll bar bushes and am getting really bad inner tyre wear, I have increased tyre pressure to 34psi front and 37 rear and that feels better. My question really is can both bushes...

I have a really bad squeak from the rear. I have been told that its the bush lower arm got to remove the hub to get to it? Is that right and how much should it cost. Also is it a DIY job.

had a spare half hour, the car was on the ramp, thought I'd be smart and see to the slight leak from the pilot bush. managed to get the plastic core misaligned as I reinserted it and bent one of the pins when tightening the centre screw. Didn't notice, took a while to figure out why it wouldn't...

Hi all, Does anyone know what this is? I recently replaced this / greased it but realised after the event I forgot to look up the correct torque before starting! Now getting a slight creaking from it when turning the wheels at low speed and wondering if I've over-torqued it... Any help...

Hi my car failed the mot today on: nearside & offside rear lower (hub bush) trailing arm - bushes Anyone know how easy/hard they are to change??? Is it a garage job or home diy? Cheers Daz

Hi Can anyone provide any help regarding replacement of the lower front suspension bushes on a 2001 SLK, please? I can source replacement bushes but is it a DIY job or something for a specialist? Thank you all in advance Stephen :thumb:

Hi everyone Yesterday i look under rear end off my car and i noticed few things. Rear subframe rear bushes looks suspicious and exhaust one of hooks fell off(that easy Diy job). Question. Can anyone tell me is these rear bushes good or should i replace then? Thank you help.

Hi , i have recently bought a e280 from my father inlaw and apart from a slight rust problem on wheel arches the only thing is the mot picked up that the nearside and offside front suspension arm rubber bushes have deteriorated but arent resulting in excessive movement , i didnt have the mot...

Hi all, on the mot advisory i have play in the steering idler bush,what will i expect to pay for part and fitment?cheers,

MB dealer identified a problem with the Autogearbox Pilot Bush at the service on my wife's car recently and quoted £75 to fix it. We've taken it in today and they are now saying that the Pilot bush is jammed and want £396 to replace the electronics pack (whatever that is!) I understand that...

Has anyone changed a seering idler bush,my sl320 has excessive play,is it a diy job? cheers