Hi,
For no obvious reason the overflow return pipe elbow on the top of my radiator disconnected itself today spraying pressurised water all over the engine.
This is on a '93 e320 straight-6 engine; there appears to be a plastic boss set into the top nearside of the radiator with 2 vertical...
After polishing my car a bloke pulled me and asked me why it was so clean. I told him because I polished it with the right stuff in the right order. The following weekend I have his car outside my house for a full wax/polish. Not bad for £50.
Sorry didnt take any before pics but the car was in...
Folks
My E55 seems to have a very fine leak from the Oil filter housing cap. I had mobile 0/40 put in a few weeks ago so i suspect that it could be the viscosity being too thin that's the problem. Im changing to a 10/40 but wanted to know whether using a torque wrench to tighten the housing...
After driving merrily along for about 15 miles, the coolant level warning lamp lit.
Pulled into layby, popped the bonnet & saw that black plastic elbow that just push clips onto top of radiator had popped itself off!
This elbow forms part of header feed tank (connected by 4-5 feet 1/2" tube)...
:) Hi, i wonder if anyone can give me a little help.
I've just bought a second W124 320 Coupe (1993K (uk)) Drove the vehicle home, 200 miles, all working fine and please with my purchase.
2 Days later i'm travelling down the motorway with the cruise on at about 75mph and the temp gauge...