engines

W202- Is the alternator+brackets from C180/C200/C220/C230 interchangable? As title. I presume they are as its all M111 blocks, but I dont know for sure Thanks :)

Hi, I am needing some helping understanding the "111" engine range, as fitted to my 2001 clk 230k. It has a knacked M 111 982 motor, I m having trouble sourcing that same donor code. I have found other 111 variants, mostly from older clk's, also I have been offered an R 111 116 motor. I would...

for a project I need one of these, I know they are fitted to R129s but buying a complete W140 is cheaper, but my questions are thus, 1. I am planning on buying one of these without dizzy cap but I dont know when they started fitting them to road cars, I have a feeling it was about mid 90s but...

For sale is my Spider Adaptive tuning box for a 320CDi engines. I bought this for my CLS 320, but never got round to fitting it, and probably wont considering I drive it so little. Its brand new, although probably over a year old. Spider tuning also do a scheme where you can return it...

Hi folks, Just wanted to share something I learnt today and was wondering if owners could share experience on this... Apparently, there is a batch of C63 engines that have serious problems - symptoms are they drink more oil and water than usual. I've just heard about this from an indy and in...

I'd love more info/stats on the 320 petrol engine, if anyone could help, please. I'm looking to buy a 211 estate, so it would be engines made between 2003 and 2005/6 I am interested in. I like a bit of performance, but as this will be more of a workhorse, I'd like to keep an eye on the mpg...

Hi all Recently acquired a drivetrain-less w108 (280s we think) which otherwise seems good, and an interior-less w115 which is not so good (but has a drivetrain lol). Anyone know of either someone breaking one, or what other models I could raid for a unit, or alternatively some good...

Hi Gang, If anyone would like some brand new Bosch HT leads for the above cars let me know as I have access to a few sets at a very good price. £20 collected or delivered to a GTG if I'm around. Cash/cheque/Paypal gift. Could post out at cost if needed (about £3.00) Should fit all of the 8v...

Hi there, I have a 190e 2.6 with standard manual tranny which was registered in 04/88 that has an engine number M103.942. Basically... the engine as gone dead! :doh: so I have decided to go for the M103 (12v) 3.0 Ltr as a replacement:rock:. But the issue I have is which engine to go for...

Yes Saab are to use a BMW petrol engine from 2012. The Turbocharged 1.6-litre units are to be built in the UK :thumb: and will include stop-start and other fuel-saving measures. Some pundits predict this means the next SAAB will be a smaller car but most manufacturers appear to be...

honda are to stop sales of the type-r and cdti engines from end september this year in the uk due to emmisions.i was talking to a sales rep today who was saying the new engines will be available 2012 so what will they do untill then.60% of honda sales are the diesel engine.he was saying he's...

The current A,B,C and E classes are the only new cars with blue efficiency engines. Where is the incentive to buy any new current SLK and SL car if they still got the old engine(non Blue efficiency). Then there is the Blue efficiency CDI to avoid. There is a follow up with Blue direct...

Hi Gang, If anyone would like some brand new Bosch HT leads for the above cars let me know as I have access to a few sets at a very good price. £20 collected or delivered to a GTG if I'm around. Cash/cheque/Paypal gift. Could post out at cost if needed. Should fit all of the 8v engines...

I have managed to find a company in the states that manafacture manifolds (headers) and light crankshaft pulleys for the 55 n/a engine. The power gains are around 20-30BHP if both mods are done. The difference is very noticeable and the car revs much freeer. The pulleys and manifolds also...

The spec on the V8 looks really good. Slightly dissapointed that the V6 is not using forced induction like the BMW x35i engine and Audi 3.0TFSI. http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/249475/

I wonder if you in the know can tell me a little about how AMG engines differ to a standard Merc engine? And are they actually hand built and signed by the guy/girl who made it?

A friend is looking for a cheap (<£2k) estate car for towing a trailer (~200kg) and a car (~900kg). There are lots of 1990s Mercedes that fit the bill, but was wondering what is the minimum or recommended engines that are suitable for the job. He'll be doing maybe 3k/year of towing so...

This is a follow up to my other post I have going from earlier. Other options I have are a variety of CLK 230k s with mileage between 55,000 to 100,000. All around 10 years old. I've heard a few bad things about the K engines being unreliable and complicated. Are these justified? Should...

Hi Gang, A bit of a long shot here - but worth a try :) Anyone familiar with the timing setup for single VANOS on a '97/98 520i M52 engine? And if you have access to workshop manuals or spec, anyone know the torque setting/sequence for the head bolts? Have spent a few hours today...

Mercedes AMG Dropping 6.2-liter V8 for Bi-Turbo 5.5-Liter V8 - report