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Hi does anyone know what the torque settings are for the wheel nuts on my w211 e320?.

Ok so we finally get some good weather and the air con decides to take a holiday! I took it to get it regassed but was told it did not need it and that there was a fault that would need to he investigated. If I start the vehicle and put the a/c on low and auto (climate control), the blowers...

HI Just bought an 11 plate C250 CDI sport estate still under manufacturers warranty. The alloys look as if water has got behind the laquer or something (read this can happen) and a lot of the wheel nuts are rusty. Can these be fixed under warranty? Thanks in advance Dan

hi I had to cut off a suspension arm nut to remove it on my W124. So, I have two options: (1) go to dealer and spend £9.00 on a new nut & bolt as per correct part numbers or (2) go to local hardware shop, get same length, thickness of bolt for less than £1.00 I've actually gone to the...

I am taking voluntary redundancy soon and looking for something to earn a living on. Not keen on rejoining the rat race and was considering importing American cars (probably classics and Modern - mustangs, camaros, challengers etc) Is Giovanni my barber right to think me nuts?

Hello everyone, I've been lurking here for a while and have found this forum very informative - please accept my apologies for my 1st post being a plea for help ! I recently sold my much loved S204 C180K for a W204 C350 CDI, 2010 registration. The C350 has 18" AMG wheels, with the...

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Hi all, Does anyone have any knowledge on the size/ length of the locking wheel nuts required for a W203 C Class (2004) with 17 inch Mercedes 5 spoke design alloys (Usually on W203 C Class and W209 CLK)? Also would anyone have the genuine part number from Mercedes for the wheel nuts...

I've just changed my wheels to Winter's, what should have taken an hour has taken the best part of the day. I got the first two changed no problem, then the third lock nut would not budge. Pretty much tried eveything bearing in mind I was at home, eventually I gave up and looked at the key, one...

Hi guys have had this battery drain problem now for about 12 months and its now driving me bonkers. I have a 2004 (54) w211 E220 cdi Classic and if I leave the vehicle for more than 4 days the battery is al la pancake and the car refuses to start. I recently bought a clamp type ammeter and when...

Hi, I am looking for two hard top chrome lock nuts for the rear of a r107, I can't seem to find any anywhere, found a few front ones on ebay usa but none for the rear. The screws are there and can be turned with difficulty using pliers or a wrench but I need the chrome nuts that sit on top and...

So the fuel senders have been out and replaced, the fuel lines blown through, rubber hose and clips replaced, plastic fuel lines and o rings in the engine bay replaced, new fuel filter, and prefilter. Yesterday the car has reverted to its old ways of dying at the most inconvenient times. I'm at...

Do Vitos (639 my13) come with locking wheel nuts as standard? If not where can I get some from. What size thread etc. alloys are 6 spoke 17s

The last time my wheels were off were when it had a service as Mercedes Bradford. This weekend I tried to take them off and they were all stuck fast. I tried levering it with a 3ft bar but got nowhere so left it in fear of breaking something. Can over tightening cause damage? Ive tried...

Hey guys, after 2weeks now I was shocked today by my local merc dealer who showed me several issues on my w204 which I didn't note til then (maybe too excited the last days)... One of the issues he noticed was that the wheel nuts have corrosion and should have been replaced within the...

Found this on Pistonheads yesterday and for any of you car nuts the video is well worth a watch: Chris Harris video: the Singer 911 - PistonHeads

Hi everyone and thanks for looking, I have a Mercedes C220 2001 (W203) Automatic 104,000miles, what happen is.. I went to see a friend and after 2hours went to my car and it just wont start! Dash lights come on including glow plugs however No click, crank, nothing. Me being me, i went home...

I have had my W204 for about a month now and have noticed that the Alloy Wheel Nuts are going rusty! can anybody explain why this is and what I need to do to rectify this? Thanks Lawrence

Had my car about a month now and have noticed that the wheel nuts are going rusty! is this normal and what do I do to correct this? Help

Hi, My W124 has locking wheel nuts on three wheels and the key wasn't given to me when I bought the car. They have an internal groove around the inside, does anyone have tips on removal? I've seen a set of wheel nut removers at Halfords and wonder if anyone has tried them? Thanks in...