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  1. SilverSaloon

    one side brake pad severely worn (almost down to metal) but rest are fine

    hi my wife's picasso's brake pads were changed about a year ago (by me). The discs were NOT changed. Anyway, there has been a vibration thru the steering wheel and also a intermittent squeek from the wheel recently so i took the wheel off to discover ONE pad was almost completely worn...
  2. grober

    Mountains of metal

    Found these rather depressing pictures of stockpiles of unsold cars:( . http://www.guardian.co.uk/business/gallery/2009/jan/16/unsold-cars?picture=341883529 Bit chastening to think people may be buying these cars in a couple of years time ( assuming the whole economy/banking thing hasn't...
  3. KillerHERTZ

    Metal pressed (legal) numberplates

    According to the link, they are now legal Discovered you can get them via the shops on this site HERE I remember Shude commenting on how we should be able to have metal plates :)
  4. aka$h

    w220 S320 CDI Gearbox fault? Metal in oil.

    I recently found and bought a S320 cdi for a family friend. I went with him to Leeds to pick the car up. I test drove it and all seemed well. 45 minutes into the drive home the was a vibration through the car, felt like driving over cats eyes. This became more frequent as the journey went on...
  5. kbhogalW126

    Current price of Scrap Metal

    One of the things I have to look at in my current job role is the re-use of existing fixtures and fixtures in buildings we are replacing. We may have some Stainless Steel kitchen furniture to dispose of at some point in the near future and I was wondering what the current value of stainless...
  6. imadoofus

    High Temp Metal Filler?

    I need a metal filler product that can withstand high temperatures. The only products I can find have a max of 150deg, with a constant operating limit of 100. I need something that can withstand continual temperatures of more than that. Welding isn't an option. Any ideas? TIA PJ
  7. BigDusty

    Metal Spraying

    Hi all, Does anyone know a company (as near to Cardiff as poss) who can repair a worn shaft (made of aluminium) with a technique by spraying metal and then machining it back to its original size. Thanks in advance, BigD
  8. SilverSaloon

    Is this 'plastic' or 'metal with plastic coating'?

    Hi maybe a stupid question, but i'm going to ask it anyway as i'm unsure!! on a (1994) W124 estate, is the "7 seat" upper seat belt anchor metal or plastic? the coating (if there is one) is definatly plastic, but can anyone confirm whether there is metal inside? this is the bit i'm...
  9. BigDusty

    Metal Fuel Pipe corroded. Advice on replacing it.

    Hi all, I had to replace the cradle that supports the Fuel pump and filter, in doing so I disturbed and broke the metal fuel pipe, it was very corroded and has broken up in a couple of places. This pipe starts at the filter and goes along the width of the car and disappears over the left fuel...
  10. KillerHERTZ

    Classic Metal black plates

    Ive been trying to source a set of old Black 'classic' style plates for my brothers 1969 280S as it currently has standard White & Yellow plates. Currently I have only found www.fancyplates.co.uk but they only sell them in plastic, not metal orignals. Although the car is 1969, it was only...
  11. nigel cross

    Black metal windscreen strips

    Hi does any body know what is enatailed in changing the metal strips that go across the roof and down the windscreen on a W203. Also do the black metal strips that fit on top of the door under the window just clip in ? The reason I am asking as i have just had a quote from the Stealers for...
  12. V

    Pedals painted or polished metal?

    I'm interested in doing a pedal mod but need clarification. SLK Pedals:round rubber pads, polished metal (brite), inexpensive SL Pedal: oval rubber pads, painted metal (satin), inexpensive except for gas pedal. I'm thinking SL brake(230-290-00-82) and E-brake(230-430-00-84) and SLK...
  13. GrahamC230K

    Metal Dust Cap Warning

    I know that my chrome dust valve cap mod was one that you all stood back to admire................................. OK, so nobody actually knew I had them, but I DID :p No not theft for a local BMX, when I went to test my tyre pressures this morning, I found all but one to be totally...
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