"Brutus" the e55k Project

[clk320x]

Only if you keep up maintenance payments


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Hahaha that made me laugh mate lol

 

[merc85]

Well shouldn't be many more posts from me on the Brutus thread

Did the Oil change today for the next Owner, Gen 0w40 MB oil, and a Bosch Oil filter, along with new sump plugs.

Also if it helps anyone, for the Early w211's pre 2003 here is the reset sequence for the Service display.
Before 1/9/03

a) Switch on ignition (position 2)
b) Press the scroll forward button until the service date is displayed
c) Press and hold the odometer reset button (on the cluster) for about 5 seconds until SERVICE MENU is shown in cluster display
d) Use +/- button to select 'CONFIRMATION' and press the lower System selection button (left side of steering wheel, below the down arrow) to confirm
e) Press lower system selection button to select the menu item 'CONFIRM'
f) press +/- buttons to select the oil type and press the lower System selection button to confirm ("service confirmed" appears)
g) repeatedely press button until standard display appears.

Still can't believe Brutus will be off to its new home end of the month.

 

[clk320x]

Still can't believe Brutus will be off to its new home end of the month.

When’s his big brother coming home

 

[merc85]

Well Brutus was Sold to a lovely couple from Oxfordshire, Couldnt have wished it go to a better person. Glad you got home safe Sir, I guess thats the end of this Thread/story, Thankyou all for your help and advice. Gav/merc85

 

[C43AMG]

I was very impressed when you came to the Brooklands AMG GTG, great colour.

It's been a long and very interesting journey. Many thanks for sharing and it's great the car is going to someone that will appreciate all the hard work that you have done.

Do we know the new owners ?

 

[pmcgsmurf]

Thanks for the updates, very interesting and enjoyable.

 

[merc85]

Yes the Owner is a New Forum Member and really decent chap, I'm sure he will make himself known.

Thankyou Sir C43AMG for your kind comments, was lovely to meet you also

 

[Adam Bell]

Hi Everyone,

It was me that purchased the car and after 2 train trips , 1 tube ride and 3hrs I got to see Gavin and the car and wow what a car it is.
Everything on the car is flawless.

I just want to say how refreshing it was to meet a proper genuine person and seller who I will keep in touch with.

I will be on the forum and plan to come to the meets soon


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[BandyAndy]

Well Brutus was Sold to a lovely couple from Oxfordshire, Couldnt have wished it go to a better person. Glad you got home safe Sir, I guess thats the end of this Thread/story, Thankyou all for your help and advice. Gav/merc85

Well it sounds like she's gone to a good home Gav, that's some consolation.

It's been a great thread mate, thanks for the ride

 

[C43AMG]

Hi Everyone,

It was me that purchased the car and after 2 train trips , 1 tube ride and 3hrs I got to see Gavin and the car and wow what a car it is.
Everything on the car is flawless.

I just want to say how refreshing it was to meet a proper genuine person and seller who I will keep in touch with.

I will be on the forum and plan to come to the meets soon


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I see you live in Oxford, not a million miles from MB World at Brooklands. So i nice drive down the M40. We are having a GTG at Brooklands at the end of the month. Have a look at the events section and put your name down

 

[Adam Bell]

yeah i think i will be up for that, i will bring the kids down as well for a look round and some lunch in the cafe

 

[AndyRC]

Did you know Brutus the AMG has a bigger brother? Spotted this moored in the Vilamoura Marina in Portugal and thought about this thread. Brutus definitely stood out amongst all the other boats and looked the meanest

 

[french]

Ah Vilamoura Marina, had my honeymoon there, great fun plce. Is the Casino/night club still across the beach ? 22/23yrs ago now so I doubt it.

 

[AndyRC]

Ah Vilamoura Marina, had my honeymoon there, great fun plce. Is the Casino/night club still across the beach ? 22/23yrs ago now so I doubt it.

Do you mean this place? If so yes it is. Came here to escape the cold in the UK , unfortunately bumped Emma, storm Emma that is, very wet n windy for several days weather improving now.

 

[french]

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Do you mean this place? If so yes it is. Came here to escape the cold in the UK , unfortunately bumped Emma, storm Emma that is, very wet n windy for several days weather improving now.

Hey yes that's it< I think it had more bushes with red flowers back then.I'll have to show the wife, we had a great time there. A great place EVERYONE gets up to dance ,all ages together!...Great days!

 

[clk320x]

Duo Valve Doh....

Well...... as some of you predicted the Heater played up again, Sooo guess what i've been doing.

Took around 1hour to fit and bleed up, Not a nice job but i've done far worse on these cars now lol.

So far so good was a pitta to get the valve back in but go there in the end. Finger's crossed Taking the car out tomorrow so will soon know whether it was the problem.

I need to do this job on the e class.

I have been told it’s possible to do it without touching the brake master. Any tips?

 

[GLK]

I need to do this job on the e class.

That reminds me - let me fire up the WIS, and I'll get back to you Abs

 

[clk320x]

That reminds me - let me fire up the WIS, and I'll get back to you Abs

Cheers David