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Hi Guys I have noticed that on the new engine OM651, the engine cover is held in place with some rubber grommets that fit over a ball socket. On mine the rubber grommets are worn away, and the engine cover is loosely sitting on top. Problem is that it sits lower when these grommets are...

When closing the passenger door their is a bit of a glass rattle and shake - it does not sound good! I imagine the glass is a bit loose and there is a bit of wind noise from about 70mph on. Can anyone help with any ideas and also to let me know how to tighten up the glass/take the door panel...

Noticed recently a metallic rattle when stopping the engine of my w124 e300d.Had a quick look underneath and found the centre section exhaust heatshield loose at its front end. Its still screwed to the floor at the rear, but access to secure the front does'nt look possible without removing the...

Help In the process of trying to figure out the MAF error I have, Ive been looking for air leaks and found this pipe loose near the MAF area (W203 / 2001) - is it meant to be loose? PS in the pics you can see the MAF is loose etc. just keen to know where the vacuum looking pipe should go or...

When I took the undertray off my 2000 CLK 320 there was a braided earth strap hanging down from the engine block just behind the air con compressor, but it wasn't obvious where it should go to. Does it just go to the chassis by the engine mounting? Thanks!

Hi. I caught a high kerberos with my ds rear mudflap. It seems that it has popped the bumper out on that side. I've tried to push it home. It seems very loose but goes in flush to where it should however won't lock in place. Is there a specific method to re locating it on clips or bolts etc...

One of my mudflaps has managed to come loose and it is almost literally hanging off. One of the screws has falled out somewhere and it is being held (loosely) in place by two more screws. Would my local MB dealer possess the correct screws for the mudflap? Or should I take one more off and go...

Hi all, Ive noticed that the plastic trim on the rear quarter panel of my 208 CLK is coming loose. ive had a little look behind it and from the looks of it the fixings that should be on the car are stuck to what looks like a bracket the trim. Dose anyone know how i can remove the trim so i can...

The rear wiper on my '94 E220 W124 estate has gone loose in the last few weeks. I can see the motor turning the metal post that the wiper mechanism attaches to but the wiper itself doesn't move in sync with the post, it'll start to sweep, stop halfway or so at which point it seems to lose "grip"...

Just put the car back in to 'park' and something pinged, sounded like a spring breaking. Now the shifter is loose in the gate, I assume it just needs a new spring. Problem is I cannot see how to remove the plastic gate that surround the stick to access the broken spring, can anyone please...

As the title says, the heatshield over my exhaust isn't secured in any way; it's not come off completely, but it does rattle forwards and dip under the car, and I'm worried about damaging it on a speedbump or maybe even catching it and dragging both it and the exhaust off the back of the...

Hi I recently movd to the world of Merc from VAGland.. I bought a uk model 1990 E 300D. Non turbo. Auto. 175k Engine,box,everything very tight until recently!! On driving the changup has become jerky. Was always smooth and refined. Also reverse gear takes 3-4 secs to start moving...

Ok. so as some of you are aware.. i am getting married in the next 9-15 months.. dont know yet when, but we are nailing down to discussions..:eek: Anyhow, i need to loose some weight and get .. um fit! i weight 15 and half stone, or 97kg, have a 37/38 waist and am about 5"10/11 My BMI is...

The side part of the Seat back is loose compared to the otherside and the passenger seat. Any idea how it's attached before I dismantle for a look?

Noticed the interior door handles are a bit loose on my W140 and rattle a bit. Any way to tighten them up? Thanks!

not sure where to post this, so sorry if it in wrong place. my friends r129 has a problem with the passenger window not raising square, and becoming stuck before it is fully closed. having removed the door pannel, it canbe seen that it has developed a loose window motor on the passenger...

Hi - I need some advice please. I've a 1999 C180 Sport which I've owned for nearly nine years to the day. Only two problems during that time. One was the alarm siren which refused to turn off and took nearly a week to die. Now the single wiper starts to come away as soon as it is used and...

Hi, My drivers side cushion switch is loose. Whilst it moves the seat cushion fine forwards/backwards, the switch itself is loose on the door card. How can these be removed to check and secure. Thanks

Hi All, Just recently I've noticed that whilst driving the C240 on motorways, which is a lot, the rear end seems to steer itself. It feels like continuously driving in a gale force wind. Had the car up on the ramps this morning and nothing obviously wrong. Bushes seem ok anyone know of...

Have noticed that the indicator/wiper stalk on my w202 1995 c180 is loose . When the indicators are used the fitting surrounding the steering column moves a little with the indicator stalk . I assume that I have to tighten the steering column surround where it bolts to the steering...