I know this has been discussed before, but I want to lubricate all the roof seals on my SL. Whilst there are not really any creaks now, I just want to ensure none happen in the future and the rubbers stay supple and do thier job. I have some halfords silicone lubricant in an aerosol and some...
Hi, just had my SL55 AMG serviced at a main dealer, all fine apart from the left rear suspension rubber cover which is split, it covers the whole thing, strut and coil. The car has ABC and I have just been quoted £1600, yes "sixteen hundred pounds" to change the rubber!
I was informed that you...
Can anyone suggest a good sealant type adhesive to fit a new boot seal with on my W126 please? Obviously not bathroom type silicone as that rusts metal.
I'm getting exhaust fumes in the car and this is something i thought worth doing anyway as it also leaks slightly.
I have a good secondhand rubber U/J to fit to the front of my 107 propshaft. The rubber is marked DIESE SEITE GELENK or 'this side joint'.
Since both sides of the 'joint' are the same...I'm CONFUSED.COM.
Which direction of the prop does this writing face? Towards gearbox or towards diff...
I need to replace a few on my 1979 450SL, door seals, boot seal and soft top stoage compartment seal, were is the best place to get these, MB or elsewhere.
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Can anyone tell me how to replace the rubber seal around the steering wheel columb that separates the passenger compartment from the engine compartment??
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Hi , i have recently bought a e280 from my father inlaw and apart from a slight rust problem on wheel arches the only thing is the mot picked up that the nearside and offside front suspension arm rubber bushes have deteriorated but arent resulting in excessive movement , i didnt have the mot...
I have for sale a full set of black rubber overmats to fit a W210. They come complete with the rear tunnel mat and are in very good condition.
open to offers:)
I need to clean up some rubber seals, is there something i can dip them in whic will aid getting all the old sealant off as well as softening the rubber a bit, of course without damaging it?
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I've noticed some hidden rust under the rubber seals on the tops of my doors (W210 1999 facelift).
I was thinking of removing the door rubbers to make the job of rust treatment easier, but I can't see how to do it. I'd like to take them off and refit them without breaking them.
Can...
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My W126 Sunroof seal is very dry and has come loose in one corner and it also stops the roof from the tilt position. Is there a sealant to fix the rubber back in place and what can I use to clean it.
Is it cheaper to get a new seal, my current one is pretty dry but its not got to...
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I had a wee leak from the intercooler turbo side, I just put it apart to find that the rubber gasket is burned, the heat of the turbo. Mercedes do not sell the gasket from what I am aware, does anyomne knows where I could get a gasket? Dimensions are 13mm X 6.5mm.
Also, is it normal to...
Does anyone treat their door & window seals? I seem to remember reading somewhere MB sell "Gummi-Fleige" (?) to keep seals flexible and protected from UV degredation.
I apply a littel AutoGlym Vinyl and Rubber treatment, certainly keeps them looking fresh :o but does it do any good? :dk: