"Brutus" the e55k Project

[merc85]

My eyes are hurting from reading 22 pages on my iPhone but totally worth it
Awesome colour, never seen before! Fair play to you on all the hard work you've put in it's definitely paid off!!!! Hopefully this gives me inspiration lol

Thankyou Tarling for the kind comments , yes sorry it's been quite a thread lol, But hopefully if you do have any similar issues this thread may help.

 

[merc85]

15mins i said ROTFL!

Hahaha, 15mins i said yeah right pmsl

I didnt actually time it but fck, Dont fancy doing it again anytime soon, Here we have 16 nice and crispy ignition leads. lol

Hummm, Must be about it by now surly ?????

17mm spanner to take off, 16mm spanner to push on, Works a treat

Owwww Just remembered i've got a Parcel coming from Germany next week

 

[AMGeed]

You spend more on Triggers broom than your missus Gav.
Good man!

 

[merc85]

You spend more on Triggers broom than your missus Gav.
Good man!

Fcknpmsl SShhhhhhh!

 

[Will]

Hahaha, 15mins i said yeah right pmsl

I didnt actually time it but fck, Dont fancy doing it again anytime soon, Here we have 16 nice and crispy ignition leads. lol

Hummm, Must be about it by now surly ?????

17mm spanner to take off, 16mm spanner to push on, Works a treat

Owwww Just remembered i've got a Parcel coming from Germany next week

Good work there Gav

What problems did you come across - some of the leads tight to remove on the coil packs?

Which leads did you replace them with? I know MB are fortunes but I'm sure someone posted up the OE Bosch part numbers somewhere

Will

 

[merc85]

Hi Will,

They were very tight more so on the n/s bank, I used a 17mm spanner and levered against the rocker cover to remove them from the plug.

They pulled off the coils ok some neede a little help with a flat blade screwdriver.

The Leads were replaced with Oe quality supplier I stock called cambeire from my wholesaler.

I pushed the leads back on with a 16mm spanner pressing against the metal heat shield until they clicked on. I really could have done with some silicone grease but I didn't have any to hand.

Job done went for a short drive as the roads are dirty lol but Brutus drive soooo smooth and very responsive, the leads were well past there best mileage is 110k

 

[merc85]

I will post up the Oe numbers for peeps Tomoz

 

[Major774]

And you see the car does get driven lolol

Amazing work with the maintenance.

Have you considered spacers for the alloys? Just the rears look like they need to come out.

 

[merc85]

Amazing work with the maintenance.

Have you considered spacers for the alloys? Just the rears look like they need to come out.

No buddy, they are the correct offset, and width of tyre, because of it being lower than stock slightly think it gives it that impression.

I've since raised it slightly after those pic's

 

[merc85]

Ok as promised here are the Oe Part numbers for the ignitions leads fitted to my e55k

They are made by Bosch.

0356 912 948 - 112 150 01 18 (x9)

0356 912 950 - 112 150 02 18 (x4)

0356 912 952 - 112 150 03 18 (x2)

0356 912 954 - 112 150 04 18 (x1)

 

[AMGeed]

^ Out of interest, how much is a set Gav?

 

[merc85]

^ Out of interest, how much is a set Gav?

My cost was £65 plus vat, i think the cheapest ones on the bay at the moment are the Prospark ones at £81.50 inc vat "carparts for less"

They are made by SMP "standard motor products" i believe, I've had those on one of my Volvo's before and tbf were fine.

The leads from Bosch ranged from £6 each to £11.50 each plus vat from my wholesaler.

 

[merc85]

Brutus, the Spreadsheet grows

Right now i've attended to everything mechanical and electrical on Brutus my attention has turned to the Interior.

Now it's in very good condition and all working, But.... lol one thing thats always bugged me is the Bubble on the centre console arm rest.

I was going to replace the whole lower centre console, but was worried about trying to source one the exact colour and all the agro fitting it.

Plus I must confess i do like alot of wood in cars, Perhaps it's being the son of a Carpenter i dont know, Now i no it's rather love it or hate it but it's my car and i've always wanted to do this so i have.

After searching everywhere and seen some astronomical prices i managed to find the Wood kit to cover the bubble patch on the armrest.

Sorry for the dark pictures i will take some during the day but untill then here it is

Please no hate mail lol, But i really it and the finish of it is of really good quality. On the plus side it can be removed easily if wanted to.

 

[t567wab]

You'd have it for free if you'd mention before
I've removed them from mine.Much more comfy armrest without them.

 

[merc85]

You'd have it for free if you'd mention before
I've removed them from mine.Much more comfy armrest without them.

Well if you you still have them i know someone who maybe interested, Obviously sort summit out for you.

 

[t567wab]

I'll dig them out tomorrow and get back to you.

 

[merc85]

I'll dig them out tomorrow and get back to you.

Many thanks

 

[Major774]

Go get some OEM pedal covers (metal ones), only about £60 total for all three from MB.

 

[merc85]

Go get some OEM pedal covers (metal ones), only about £60 total for all three from MB.

Have you got a pic of them Major? are they much different to what's there atm?

 

[french]

Wow ...for the first time ever your 55 is "nearly" as dirty as mine Lol.