What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

[Bobby Dazzler]

Took mine to work at 6:45am

Got home from work at 7:00pm

Despite all my criticism it’s a bl00dy good van kitted out perfectly. The almost anorak set-up was commented on by my very elderly and eccentric customer.

Blimey a twelve shift on a Saturday!

It’s a cracking van Ant

 

[SpikyMikey]

Took mine to work at 6:45am

Got home from work at 7:00pm

Despite all my criticism it’s a bl00dy good van kitted out perfectly. The almost anorak set-up was commented on by my very elderly and eccentric customer.

Tidy van, Tidy Tradesperson

 

[Skd884]

Driven one 240 miles, with 120 miles of that cross country, including some of my favourite roads across Exmoor and along the coast. It’s managed 19.67 mpg (brim to brim) or 19.9 on the trip computer.

It’s a car tht we haven’t used for this type of journey - lugging family and dog long distances - since 2016 when it was retired from active service, so it was fantastic to be using it in that way once again.

It bought back so many old memories, and reminded us of when our children were still children rather a teenager and young adult respectively. It’s remarkable how powerful memories linked to objects can be.

It’s a big but brisk car, which sounds wonderful, and driving up the steep hills in Porlock and Lynton & Lynmouth, with the sound echoing from the stone lining the gorges, it sounded absolutely glorious.

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[fabes]

Put rain X on rear screen.

Let's see if it's snake oil.....

 

[slade1]

Rain X works quite well.

 

[8bit]

Put rain X on rear screen.

Let's see if it's snake oil.....

I found it worked well but doesn't last very long. This is much better IMHO - H2GO The Ultimate Rain Repellent - Angelwax

Wash the car as normal and then use their glass cleaner beforehand for best results - Vision Superior Automotive Glass Cleaner - Angelwax

Lasts for months and months, I used it on my last car I think three times in the five years I had it, great stuff.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

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Boom! I almost typed that you would have approved of the choice of car

 

[Shadgrind]

Well, after yesterday taking ages to extract a ball joint from the offside track rod end, using a combination of, pickle fork, hammers, an air chisel and a blow torch with propane/butane mix, plus a liberal amount of swearing thrown at it I was pretty well stumped. Inspiration came in the form of a yellow can of MAPP gas and and adaptor to fit my torch that I had stashed away for emergencies, I decided that this one of them.

After burning enough rubber to make Greta Thumberg’s head explode with rage, and getting the knuckle very, lets say warm, I air chiseled it again, whilst using a 4lb club hammer on the side of the knuckle, it finally came free.

Then I had to undo it from the inner, 22mm Spaniard was found, and extended using the ‘two wrench’ method, with a 30mm slipped over the end of the 22, I again realised, this was not going to be an easy win. Long story short I managed it in the end by using a trolley jack on the end of the car 22 applying WD40, I know it isn’t the best penetrant, but I had run out of PB Blaster.

It came free, counted the number of turns to get it off and left-the lock nut in place 17 turns, screwed on the new on 17 turns and there was a 2mm gap to the nut, so I did a couple more turns, I think I now realise this was wrong and i should’ve just tightened the nut now I have a toe out of about 5mm, I am sure that must be wrong but hey I am going for an alignment, so what is the worst that can happen?

oh, and today I am going to do absolutely nothing, as I have to fit a power steering pump and a new serpentine belt before I can drive the thing. I may try sorting out the toe out situation before I go for the alignment, although it is only 10 miles to the place, I’m going to get us aligned, for the princely sum of £240, if you please?

 

[Wearsthefoxhat]

Nice gtg and drive down to Goodwood today….nearly one of each R129.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Driven one 240 miles, with 120 miles of that cross country, including some of my favourite roads across Exmoor and along the coast. It’s managed 19.67 mpg (brim to brim) or 19.9 on the trip computer.

It’s a car tht we haven’t used for this type of journey - lugging family and dog long distances - since 2016 when it was retired from active service, so it was fantastic to be using it in that way once again.

It bought back so many old memories, and reminded us of when our children were still children rather a teenager and young adult respectively. It’s remarkable how powerful memories linked to objects can be.

It’s a big but brisk car, which sounds wonderful, and driving up the steep hills in Porlock and Lynton & Lynmouth, with the sound echoing from the stone lining the gorges, it sounded absolutely glorious.

Well the 260 mile return leg of the journey was dispatched in 5h 00m and managed 20.7 mpg. Despite coming out of retirement to do it, and being almost 17 years old, the old bus did a wonderful job of conveying three adults, and adult sized youth, a dog, and a boot full of stuff - and I mean to the roof lining - back home in an awful evening.

Most of the return leg was dark, very windy, wet, and in places very wet, and she felt surefooted, comfortable and always had plenty of power in reserve. On average, cars from the mid-noughties to the mid-teenies are my favourite, and the this car in this journeys confirms that they’ve still got it for long journeys too.

Tempted to take her back down to Italy or the South of France, it’s not done that journey since 2016, so maybe 2024 will be the year to do it…

 

[geoffus]

Managed to change the transmission fluid and both filters on our B200 W246 with 7 speed DCT transmission, same as the CLA I believe.

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[daveenty]

Put it on SORN.

Wasn't sure about the timing as October has threatened to have a few nice days but I'm having a couple of jobs done at home and the builder has blocked the garage off with various bits and pieces including a skip so nothing's moving for at least a couple of weeks anyway.

I can't get the other car into the garage and onto the lift for the same reason but at least I can get on with cleaning the Merc up for the winter so I may as well get on with that.

 

[rich1068]

Cleaned the steering wheel

 

[SmartAmg]

Cleaned the steering wheel

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Yuk!!

 

[rich1068]

Yuk!!

Indeed. 20 years worth of yuk.

It was sticky when I got the car, quick once over with a damp cloth got rid of that but been meaning to have a go with the magic sponge ever since. Finally remembered. Gives the leather a nice matt finish again.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Gave the Glc one more wash n polish ,before applying autoglym gloss sealant and autoglym trim gel. I'm happy with the paintwork now since buying it as it was well neglected by the previous split ar#e owner .

 

[ube63]

Gave the Glc one more wash n polish ,before applying autoglym gloss sealant and autoglym trim gel. I'm happy with the paintwork now since buying it as it was well neglected by the previous split ar#e owner .


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Autoglym super resin polish does a great job on lightly scratched paint. Some say it has minimal amount of abrasives and some say it is pure fillers. Regardless results are impressive. Great that you locked in the look with sealant. Handsome car

 

[badgx]

Meguires Mirror Bright AF3 air freshener black cherry on all 3 cars, rather expensive though almost £5 each. They dangle in the rear view mirror and the scent last about 2 to 3 months.

I do like them better than say Magic Tree.

 

[AMGeed]

Meguires Mirror Bright AF3 air freshener black cherry on all 3 cars, rather expensive though almost £5 each. They dangle in the rear view mirror and the scent last about 2 to 3 months.

I do like them better than say Magic Tree.

Can you get them in Halfords?
My Magic Tree needs replacing.

 

[badgx]

Can you get them in Halfords?
My Magic Tree needs replacing.

I don't believe they sell them in Halfords, havent seen them but they do have a large collection of scents? But save your journey, just order from ebay, delivered to your door by postman within a few days

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