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i meant to add this to my previous thread, but realised i couldnt change its title, so apologies for two threads. i had oil all over my rocker cover and head, thinking this was an oil leak i thought the rocker cover was at fault. however upon inspection of the inside of the air filter housing...

Hi, just wondered if anyone knows a good new method for sealing a rubber hose end on to a tube, besides the little hose 'O' clips. http://www.wrightsautosupplies.com/page.php?currentpageref=779 about half way down. I need to redo an end on a power steering hose. Usually hydraulic hoses have a...

Hi, I'm after the part number for the above item for my car. Been to MB Blackpool but the kids (that called me mate:devil: ) there couldn't find it on there system:devil: I want to get one just in case when I change my tank strainer I can't remove the old flexi pipe.

Hello All, I have tried numerous website and ebay for top water hose for my 280CE. I am considering going for universal flexible water hose if even Mercedes doesn't stock them. I am wondering if anyone is or have been in my position, and what are your experience/comments about those flexible...

A while back there was thread on Thermotronic upgrading using all of the necessary parts. In the process of poking around my car I discovered two things. - Heated hose prewire = which consists of an unused thermistor coupling connector at the wash bottle. - Pollution sensor prewire =...

Hello again... Apologies for posting yet another question about changing the coolant on my S320, but I am slightly confused after talking to local independent MB garage. I rang them to talk about servicing etc, but also asked from some advice on how to go about draining, flushing and refilling...

i have noticed when looking in my engine bay after cool down that a vaccum or partial vaccum is sucking in my rad top hose. i can free it off by openning the rad cap which pops it back out but surely this cant be right? i have also noticed the coolant reservoir overflow hose (free to flow when...

Hi can anyone tell me if i have damaged my gearbox 1995 E220 cabriolet auto i was driving about 60mph and my fan belt started to split in two and a part of it hit the gearbox hose and broke it at the nut, oil all over the engine and i lost drive ipulled ove within 200 yards and switched off. do...

I am trying to change the fuel filter of my 2001 SLK. To my amazement, it got tag hose clamps I am having difficulty extracting. These type of clamps are common in new cars. Any one had experience extracting these hose clamp? It looks dead simple but I couldn't do it. I bought a Sealy Norma type...

I am trying to change the fuel filter of my 2001 SLK. To my amazement, it got tag hose clamps I am having difficulty extracting. These type of clamps are common in new cars. Any one had experience extracting these hose clamp? It looks dead simple but I couldn't do it. I bought a Sealy Norma type...

Hello - has anyone ever experienced this, if so any idea what the cause is?. A new-ish top hose on the radiator was blown off, the hose sheared in a perfect circle. The jubilee clip was on fairly tight, but not to the point it would crush the hose, i don't think... result: possible blown head...

All Ive just completed a 1500 mile trip and found the oil level has dropped about 20% ( between max and min on the dip stick ) - There is an oil trial from the front left engine block breather pipe ( 4 pot 230K engine ). I assume its a breather as it feeds back into the air box and has a small...

I have one of these. The battery went and I can not remember how to set the timer. Anyone know how to set it.

98 S500, appears to have a fluid line/hose coming from the trans drain plug, runs up into the grill area. Haven't located the trans fluid radiator yet - if there is one somewhere. Assuming this IS a tranny cooler line? This line bolts down to frame here and there along its length. One is...

Hi all, The breather hose cover gasket(?) on my 98's W210 is leaking. Went to the dealer on Friday and they say I have to replace the whole rocker cover. Does anybody know that I can replace just this gasket and where I can get hold of it? Thanks, David.