rebuild

My 210 was previously owned by a larger than average gentleman and as such the seat took a bit of a hammering on the internal foam, is it possible to get someone to repack or whatever would need doing to make it a bit more as it should be. Alternatively would a non amg seat be the same that I...

Finally it's time to start my top end rebuild. I have established already that I have virtually no compression in cylinder number 8 and suspect its a problem with the exhaust valve seat. I also have a tell tale blast of smoke after starting the engine indicating a problem with the valve stems...

Hi all, I have searched on this subject and haven't had much luck. I am contemplating undertaking a DIY rebuild of my 1971 280s auto transmission which packed up on me earlier this week. I am no stranger to a engine rebuild and other extensive restoration and rebuild work, but have never opened...

HI, I know of someone who rebuilds the soft top hydraulic cylinders for the 129 better than new according to what I read on Benzworld forum, but he is in America. Is there a similar service somewhere in the U.K.? Regards thanks DARragh WDB129064...1999 SL320

Hi, I'm Peter and I'm new to the forum. I've just bought a W124 E220 for my brother in law and it is getting some tender loving care in my workshop at the moment. If that fails I'll hit it with a large lump hammer:p On the to do list is a new viscous fan coupling as the temperature seems to...

sorry if u already know about it BOSCH FUEL DISTRIBUTOR DIAPHRAGM, MERCEDES BENZ NEW on eBay (end time 28-Jul-10 22:43:03 BST)

So...the pot holes, speed humps and really rough roads have finally taken a toll on my suspension system, not to mention the salt thats eaten away anything rubber underneath my car. Im hearing really bad creaking and knocking noises coming from under the front/rear of the car as im turning or...

Found this pictorial guide to rebuilding the rear brakes on a W203 C class. Hope somebody finds it useful? Mercedes Benz rear brake replacement. Applies to 203 chassis C-Class cars

My 04 SMART PULSE has the dreaded low compression issue on the engine its running very rough indeed and the engine management light is on. I have been told I need a new engine! I have founbd a chap in Elswick near to Fleetwood called Kieron O'Connor. He specialises in rebuilding SMART engines...

Found this on another forum describing a virtual total rebuild of a w124 300E TE lots of pictures and useful info. You will need to register to see the pictures but well worth it if you are a w124 fan.:thumb...

K-Jetronic fuel distributor rebuild Although is taken from a 928 Porker the fuel distributor is the identical Bosch used on Mercs 116 107 126 and others. The PDF file gives an insight in rebuilding these distributors. http://www.porsche928forums.com/download/manuals/CISRebuild.pdf

The leathers ok and the frame is as well but the bottom cushion has had a hefty Mrs in it and its lost buttock support What can be done ? and can I do it myself TIA

OK, started this and then I dont know where the post went, so I will try again. About 2-3 months ago got 98 slk 230 with 57k. Had problem with gearbox (water in oil) resulting in full rebuild inc torque converter and new rad by gear torque of Bolton and the first attempt wasnt right as they...

hi there i have a 190e 2.5 cosworth and need a new engine or mine to be rebuilt any one got any ideas on a good company, i am new to all of this i was given the car by a friend but it needs some tlc

I've had problems with my C220D '96 not stopping when turning off ignition, and then starting, stopping, re-starting and then running with no problems. Rang a diesel specialist of good rep, place in Burscough, said he knew of the problem with Lucas pumps, probably start/stop solenoid, as...

Following on from recent postings on engine wiring loom problems I remembered 2 very useful items on this site. http://v12uberalles.com/projects_page.htm They deal with a partial wiring rebuild of a MAF air mass sensor connector and an ETA electronic throttle actuator. They are very...

I'm having a problem with the SEC. I had the top end rebuilt on the car a couple of hundred miles ago. The rebuild was done as i wanted the high lift cams fitted so it seemed to make since at the time. Anyway before the engine was stripped the car never smoked or consumed oil. After the...

I have a laptop that is full of old rubbish, but I do not have admin rights to be able to re-build it and / or put XP on it. Each time I try and do anything remotely advanced, it asks me for the administrator password (which I don't know). Assuming there is no data that I need and no...

I have an aged 98 C43 that has passed the 120k mark. Still going strong although a little smokey on foot-down mode. I love this thing, and have not yet found anything so much fun, and does not attract attention. I have thought about having the engine refurbished, but cannot find a good AMG...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=10398&item=4548859373&rd=1 i know they aren't brabus items, but W124 AMG sideskirts are like rocking horse poo themselves .....