e300td

Slight sticking especially when hot, identified as spindle bearings in rheostat at end of cable, temporary fix silicone spray. Reason poor spring geometry, spindle carries force of pedal return spring as well as its own return spring. Solution, after a lot of thought, shift return spring to a...

I have an E300td estate that is suffering from loss of power. Accelleration is virtually non existant, although it does occasionally kick in (usually when cold). Power just fades away when going up hill and the top end has dissapeared completely, fastest I can get seldom above 90mph (better...

Hi all, I just done a service on my car, and whilst bleeding the brakes I noticed corrosion on the n/s/f Front Spring Body Support/ CUP/HOUSING. it's part of the body. Has anyone had any issues with regards this! I think I will plan to strip this back to metal to see the exstent of corrosion...

Hi all, I just done a service on my car, and whilst bleeding the brakes I noticed corrosion on the n/s/f Front Spring Body Support/ CUP/HOUSING. it's part of the body. Has anyone had any issues with regards this! I think I will plan to strip this back to metal to see the exstent of corrosion...

Can we fit any spacers on those car? Do we need the four wheels or only 2 at the rear can be fitted? How wide? 5mm ( I don't think it would be noticable?) 10mm? 20mm? I have already 225/ 18 wheels, would the arch be a bother? just thinking a fatter look might be a better look, after...

:DGood evening all. I am going to change out the delivery valve seals and plastic pipes shortly. I am currently in Italy so I am going to buy all the parts I need in the UK. I have a list of parts as below which I think I will need. What I would like to ask is, to anyone who has done this job...

Is it possible for new oil to turn jet black after only 1 mile of travel? My car is running good. Since I've had the car it's had 4 oil changes now, all the other changes the oil colour is like the newest oil change at the same estimated mileage, apart from the suspected none oil change time. I...

Hi guys I had my car in a garage to get the glowplugs changed, One was snapped and two were stuck, so he had a specialist to come and remove them " thread doctor". all in all it cost me £250. they had to drill them out. My car was started when i went to pick it up and i noticed it was...

Following on from my previous thread - http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/electronics/76402-rear-parcel-shelf-structual-rigidity-12-subs.html I have installed x2 12" subs and amp on my rear parcel shelf. I cannibalised this beast - £70 delivered reconditioned :) But didn't work well in the...

One of our E300TDs has its MOT today. Holding my breath a little, as we bought it from a dealer at "Bargain Basement" price at this time last year. He was desperate to sell it and offered it with 12 months MOT and 6 months tax at a good price. Before I got it home, the warning was on telling me...

The new seals need to be put in by the buyer. Good working order diff. The oil in the diff is about 1000 miles, let say new. Linky link Ebay Mercedes E class Differencial Diff E300TD & 2 Seals MB on eBay (end time 08-Oct-09 19:21:55 BST)

Can it be confirmed please that my engine oil is MB228.3? or is it MB229.1? Also is it that higher the number the better oil, I.E 229.1 better than 228.3. I don't have a maintainance booklet. I have searched but couldn't find anything.

i now have fuel lines are now starting to weep some fuel from the o rings any one know the size of these o rings its the plastic ones at the pump is there a how to ,that would show me how to change them

What good value our road fund tax is, I have just driven over a pot hole on a major A road destroying a tyre and alloy. Does anyone have one, or know where I could get a used one, I'd buy a set if the price was ok, details are; 7.5JX16 H2 part no. A210 4010602 off 99 e-class elegance with...

Hey, what's on, thought i would sign up on here and ask some opinions if I could, as the title suggests, i am considering a W210 E300 Turbo diesel, saloon i should imagine, but open to the possibly of estate. I would like any and all info or opinions/experience so i could get a good idea of the...

hi all, i have recently purchased a 97 e300td estate car, shes in beautiful condition, drives fantasticly and is something i have wanted for many years, i have always had vans for my work.. now i have got this wonderful motor i want to keep it in the condition and running order it has been...

Hi to you all. I have had a small fuel leak, so yesterday I changed the fuel shut off o'ring on the fuel pump. I did it about 15 months ago and recently i noticed a smell of Diesel. Anyway the old one had a small nick in it and I have used it and not noticed any more leaks touch wood so far...

Hello, Just changed my Tranny oil, drain nearly 8 litres aprox, put back in 7 litres 100 Ml. Is that the correct amount? Or is is 7,200? Thank you. Olivier

The air coming from heater blower is very weak fan sounds like it is working at right speed but not a lot of air comes from any of the vents none in the rear changed pollen filters no difference any ides

Very poor air flow from heater blower fan sounds like it is working at fall speed but little air comes out changed pollen filters made no difference any ides