diy

After various threads about the paddles and the airbag removal, I thought I would post my DIY today. I was quite nervous as some threads talk of using Dremel tools and all sorts of gubbins. I had been told these would be a straight swap, and luckily they were! Part number is A171 267 00 46...

I have a 2000 E240 (W210) 80,000 miles that I was wanting to service. Just had a look under the bonnet and the spark plugs look like they are going to be fun to replace. Should I change the leads as well as the spark plugs? Can anyone recommend a good place to buy these parts? Was also going to...

i have been asked by my neighbour to remove his passenger door panel on his w124 coupe. His window is a bit slow these days, and the suggestion is to regrease the the mechanism, but to do so, he would need to remove the door panel. he removed the triangle cover for the mirror, the two screw...

i decided to do a diy repair on my rear arch which is rusting prety bad ive took some pics along the way to share them with yous

Hi Guys My 2004 C270CDI has covered 39000 miles and is due an A service. I have phoned a MB dealer and they have quoted me £177 for the service providing I provide my own Mobil 1 oil which I can get for £23 for 4L from Costco. Is this a good price? I'm thinking that I could do the oil...

On a December 2002 E class W210, Will the W211 front wings/bonnet/grill etc., fit the W210 ?, Friends 211 as been rear ended and wrote off, Insurance Co paid out, but not interested in the wreck.

My 1999 S320 needs new front pads and discs before its next MOT in February. Local Indi quotes around 600 quid for this, also including re-greasing the hubs and bushes etc. Seems a little steep, and got me thinking.. I can buy the bits from Euro's for 150 quid, and I am fairly handy with a...

i have FINALLY fitted my water pump to the coupe this weekend, it was weeks ago now that i posted about it weeping, but ive not had a whole day to do it......i know some of you guys could do a e320 waterpump before breakfast, but im feeling chuffed that i saved the £300 that in indy quoted me...

Hi all Need to service my 1994 C280, manual gearbox. I dont have a workshop manual, so clueless with oil grade and amount, and procedure. Haynes manual only covers 4 cylinder versions.. So, what oil grade? Specific make? Amount? Also any special procedure or tips? I read somewhere that MB...

hi In relation to my squeeking when turning on rear passenger side around corners (see thread HERE), after inspection it appears the bushes look pretty worn. This is confirmed by ensuring that the metal dust shield isnt toucing the wheel or disc when jacked up but squeeks as you put load on...

I'm going to attempt mine! I have more than enough to sort out. Front drivers side wing - behind indicator. Drivers door - along the bottom at the front. Rear wheel arches both - light rust on inside lip only Boot - Around lock and around where spoiler attaches Slam panel Front passenger...

I have a few small areas of bubbling paint on my car, like the one pictured : http://i37.tinypic.com/s0wpd4.jpg I would like to try and sort this myself; should I just sand down the area, apply primer, then paint? I don't have any experience with this kind of thing but I'd like to do it...

My W202 is a right rust bucket. It's just a little too old to be covered under the "good will scam" I mean "scheme!" So I'm thinking of having a go myself!! Is this diy-able? Can anyone point me in the right direction of a HowTo anywhere or any guidance at all (eg. procedures and materials...

I own a 1997 CLK 200 (in Northampton) and it is due for it's next A service (at 52,000 miles !). In my previous life I have undertaken a WIDE range of tasks involving car maintenance (including engine removal/repairs, gearbox replacement, etc.) and would now like to attempt this servicing...

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Hi Folks - Quicky question time: On a 89 SEC in smoke silver, how difficult is it to repair chips in the laquer top coat and small rust spots? I will take it in to body shop for some major bits, but I wanted to do some small areas myself if possible to save some cash and also feel like I did...

Hello, Firstly I don't do car electricals so maybe I should just stop now. I bought a parking sensor kit and it looks simple to wire in, a control box with a black wire (Earth) and power to reversing light (red) Well could I get it to work... I connected the earth to a bolt on the boot...

Folks Lost the sale of my car this morning due to them spotting a slight oil leak running down from the back of the engine on to the heat sheild. Now a few weeks ago I had the rocker cover changed as I was getting still getting a oil burning smell which was indeed the oil running down on to the...

Too good to be true? http://www.metacafe.com/watch/500866/easy_car_scratch_removing/ http://www.metacafe.com/watch/501379/remove_car_dent_with_airduster/

I confirm I've done a good search on previous discussion:) but it's not so clear something, so please I'll appreciate any help from you;) . The 270cdi probably I'll purchased as used, come with a premium Mercedes cassette radio:devil: , could you confirm I can install my Alpine 9853R?, yes...