chris-durham
Active Member
Hi guys,
As my original thread was destroyed by PB, i wanted to start it over again!
SO here goes...
I thought I would start a project thread on my cls55, sharing some of the repairs or improvements I make to the car along the way.
Heres a picture to start with...
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
Some of the jobs I've already done, but will write them up retrospectively anyway.
OIL COOLER
While replacing some front suspension components, I noticed some oil on the right hand plastic arch guard.
The source was the bottom union on the 2nd oil cooler.
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
A closer look reveals the stripped thread on the cooler,
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
With the help of a friendly forum member, currently looking for a suitable replacement.
A trip to mercedes to order the correct oem hose that goes between both oil coolers.
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
part no: A2115016382, £72...
more on this when the parts arrive
thanks guys,
the plan is roughly as follows:
2017
1) Replace Rear Michelin 295/30/20's with Falken 295/25/20's. The 30's were rubbing under acceleration.
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
2) Replace Intercooler pump.
The car was suffering from the common boost cut issue after a few WOT pulls.
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
3) Replace Airmatic pump.
suspension fault warning on dash - pump was timing out.
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
4) Refit front number plate plinth, fit rear number plate holder and matt black amg badge.
5) Rattle when closing drivers front door.
After stripping the door panel off, I discovered a small metal rod as shown below, this fits between the mechanical lock and mechanism. This was refitted.
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
As my original thread was destroyed by PB, i wanted to start it over again!
SO here goes...
I thought I would start a project thread on my cls55, sharing some of the repairs or improvements I make to the car along the way.
Heres a picture to start with...
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
Some of the jobs I've already done, but will write them up retrospectively anyway.
OIL COOLER
While replacing some front suspension components, I noticed some oil on the right hand plastic arch guard.
The source was the bottom union on the 2nd oil cooler.
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
A closer look reveals the stripped thread on the cooler,
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
With the help of a friendly forum member, currently looking for a suitable replacement.
A trip to mercedes to order the correct oem hose that goes between both oil coolers.
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
part no: A2115016382, £72...
more on this when the parts arrive
thanks guys,
the plan is roughly as follows:
2017
1) Replace Rear Michelin 295/30/20's with Falken 295/25/20's. The 30's were rubbing under acceleration.
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
2) Replace Intercooler pump.
The car was suffering from the common boost cut issue after a few WOT pulls.
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
3) Replace Airmatic pump.
suspension fault warning on dash - pump was timing out.
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
4) Refit front number plate plinth, fit rear number plate holder and matt black amg badge.
5) Rattle when closing drivers front door.
After stripping the door panel off, I discovered a small metal rod as shown below, this fits between the mechanical lock and mechanism. This was refitted.
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr
Untitled by chris pollin, on Flickr