engines

Hi there Just sold my w210 300td and bought a w203 220 diesel. Has 140k on it was wondering if there are any issues with the timing chains on these motor. Many thanks EMH

Does anyone have any experience of running a car with a 2 stroke? I read that driving on closed throttle leads to oil starvation. Any top tips on how to avoid this and other issues gratefully received. It's also a bit of a tricky one to start too but I think that is just me being used to...

Smallest cars 'worse for fuel economy' - Telegraph Well, well, well. What a revelation. Even more I guess when passengers, etc. are factored in. So does that mean the CO2 figures will be wrong as well?

Hello you all, there is something bothering me lately... everytime I fill up my tank in a dealer nearby, that has great fuel prices, in which diesel fuel has a 7% biodiesel percentage in its composition, my W203 Station loses power at low rev, below 2000rpm... Today I filled up at a different...

hi as per title any opinions on crewe engines? 2.3 16v w201 with big end failure by the sounds of it. 120k on clock am thinking bite the bullet and go for a full engine remanufacture from them. would like some opinions if poss.

Does anyone know about these engines through direct experience? I've done my homework as I'm a regular on the VW/Audi forum and there seems to be mixed opinions most issues seem to be down to gummed up engines due to sulphur issues in fuel, which is why the introduction of this engine was...

Hi, I'm a new member on here and wonder if anyone can give me some advice. I have a C200CDi, which I love however had a recent problem with the engine, which sounded like a bottom end problem. (It had covered 147,000 miles) I decided to have it re-manufactured and this has now been done. When I...

Yup according to Auto Express the new Volvo XC90 will have front mounted 4 cylinder petrol engines- albeit supercharged and turbo charged-- supplemented by a rear mounted electric motor to give 4wd functionality. details here:- New Volvo XC90 gets an all four-cylinder engine range | Auto...

I'm new to dpf engines, I've always run redex in my cars. Is it still ok to run it on engines with dpfs? As the user manual recommends that you don't use fuel additives. Thanks

Ready to ship! £400 delivered. Can arrange fitting and mapping. Will require at minimum a CM30 or uprated Bosch pump as well. Ideally a chargecooler though not essential. As fitted from new to my uncles car from DMS Automotive. Reciept to prove. This is the second version model.

Interesting one Just been talking with an insurance claims adjuster going through a few points and we spoke about Mercs. The subject of new MLs came up as since August 2013 he has personally signed off 6 cars (post 2012 – V6TDi) models due to engine hydraulicing . In 4 out of the 6, he stated...

I'm just wondering what peoples thoughts are on manufacturers putting these small eco type engines in big cars . For example Ford have a 1.6 in the Mondeo & 1 Litre in a Focus, Vauxhall a 1.4 in the Insignia, Mercedes putting a 1.6 in a C-Class & probably the E-Class. These cars are typically...

He's The Reason Why AMG Engines Are Hand-Signed -- AFTER/DRIVE - YouTube Z5gE0t2LC8w

As I understand it AMG engines are hand built by one man. This would indicate (despite quality assurance) some are better than others. Has anyone had their standard car dyno'd. Were your results for BHP and torque much higher than those quoted by Merc? If so, who built your engine? Who is...

Couple of quotes from previous m156 owners who now own m157 engined cars Have you driven a 5.5 Biturbo car? Think you will be surprised at how different the engine feels to the 6.3. Im not sure I like it as much, if I'm honest. I'm definitely missing the diff from my old car as well. I concur...

Hi, I'm thinking of buying a 2006 (56) e320 diesel, someone told me that this may have a new engine compared to previous versions. Is this right, and if so is it true that there were some electrical issues with it? There are no tailpipes visible at the rear, which I'm told may be a clue! Also...

Well and some rival manufacturers. Silverstone F1 Young Drivers Test, still haven't finished sifting the other 2,500 !!

Which of the Merc engines would be the best for a spanner handy DIY owner in terms of reliability and ease of servicing etc? Mike

Six new models join the A, B and CLA-Class: New engines and more traction The A, B and CLA-Class model ranges are being extended with the addition of highly economical entry-level versions, another fuel-efficient BlueEFFICIENCY Edition model as well as 4MATIC all-wheel drive variants...