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Howdy Chaps, do any of you know whether it is possible to change the fuel sender unit without the full removal of the fuel tank? Had mares trying to get the new one in and it still wasn't possible after taking off the 4 bolts as there wasn't much give either way (the previous owner must have had...

I would like to replace them with new struts and seeking your advice on how to get these parts as cheap as possible Tailgate of my 1995 E280 estate does not like to stay in open position. Any wind breeze may shut it on top of my head. Although I removed the nearside that I thought was faulty as...

Only went in for a "B" Service, came out with a £4000 estimate for parts and labour :eek: Replacements & work required:- -New front subframe (rotten/corroded) -Rear propshaft coupling (split) -2x rear subframe bushes (split) -4x brake disks and pads (pitted & corroded) -N/S/F coil...

Howdy Chaps, do any of you know whether it is possible to change the fuel sender unit without the full removal of the fuel tank? Had mares yesterday trying to get the new one in and it still wasn't possible after taking off the 4 bolts as there wasn't much give either way (the previous owner...

Today is a good day. I bought my first ever MB. w204 C220 auto sport in black. Can't wait to pick it up tomorrow! Question though. I have purchased COMAND HU and screen. Just waiting for the rest of the parts, including the axial blower and ducting. The car currently has DAB though. If I...

Hi, The wood trim around the gearshift on my C280 is cracked and I am struggling to source a matching part from our favourite auction site. Any advice on where to look or if anyone can redo the veneer? Thank you in advance. Shane

Just got a text from Mercedes to say that my new front pipes are ready to be picked up. I was planning to replace them myself but expect that it wont be easy to get the front pipes out of the middle section. Any advise on whether I should try it myself or take them to a garage to be fitted?

How hard is it to remove the rear bumper on a 2000 W210? Theres one in a local breaker thats the same colour as mine and it good nick. I am thinking of buying it and swapping it for my slightly scuffed one. Can anyone direct me to a howto to provide any information on how to go about this...

So google is doing the altavista thing and adding junk to their search engine... Time to look for a new search engine... any recomendations? M

One of the front springs on my 55plate Eclass has snapped with 50k on the clock. A couple of questions please:- Is it necessary or advisable to replace both fronts? How easy is it to replace them working of axle stands.....I presume some form of spring compressor is needed. Any tips would be...

Hello I'm looking for procedure on how to replace Airbag in 2008 E350,car was in accident and only driver airbag deploy.I do have a new airbag and know how to physically replace it.Looking for procedure how they do it in the MB shop,star diagnosis in hand.Need just procedure to follow...

Hello My Wifes A class was around 6 months ago treated while being parked to a really big dent right on the crease panel. I've had the dent removed fine, and they did a really good job however the colour match is not right. I've had a quote just to spray the door of £225 However I've...

Procured some new (to me) side plastics for my 97 500. My wife has the car at work today, so haven't had a chance to look at how to remove the old ones yet. Any pointers to help with their removal without doing enormous damage to my car?

I need to replace the electric aerial on my 94 W124 and rather than buy a proper Hirschmann I'm toying with the idea of getting one of this type, a shark fin FM aerial. I need to repair a dent in the rear panel where the current aerial is fitted anyway so filling the existing hole won't add...

Hi Does anyone know how easy it is to replace a faulty light in the odometer / mileometer? I'm guessing that if all the other lights are on then this isn't a separate fuse? Do I risk setting off warning lamps / air bag faults by diving in there? Cheers.

I recently had an unfortunate "off Road" experience whilst driving late at night. I swerved to avoid an unidentified animal which ran into a country lane and hit a rock. The minor bodywork damage has been dealt with and the suspension checked and re-aligned along with a new wheel bearing...

Aus 2002 ML270 147,000 km. Number 2 injector is leaking. Small amount of black carbon has appeared. Time for new injector seals. My dealer tells me that new injectors should be installed at around 120,000 km. ($550 aud ea). My dealer also tells me that the injectors cannot be 'serviced' and must...

Hi Guys, I am in at the stealership tomorrow with a potential front suspension coil replacement on my C180 sprts Coupe 55 plate - can anyone give me any idea the likely cost of the part and labour,or labour time ? Thanks.

Is it difficult to replace the damper on the belt tensioner of my C200 1997.Thanks

I suppose door-mirror damage happens to most of us sooner or later... but the mirrors on each model vary so much that it is hard to find specific how-to help. I have an LHD Euro-spec 1990 W126 coupe (560 SEC), and last week on a country road the passenger door mirror (ie the offside) got...