Hi,
I have a 1968 European (imported from france) 250 SE.  It is very hard
to start.  It has the inline 6 engine.  It takes a lot of cranking and
I have also sprayed some ether in the intake a couple of times to get

I have a 1985 MB 500 SEC, in fantastic condition other than the dashboard,
which is cracked....  A common enough problem on many MB's I believe.  I've
heard there are people out there who produce covers for the dashboard...
Anyone got any recommendations?  Preferably looking for ...

I have a 1988 190 E 2.6 the remote central locking will now not unlock the
doors, the sound is there and the buttons move slightly but the do not pop
up, if I use the key in either doors it works fine.
Any Ideas.

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My 300SDL is in litigation and not likely to be running for a LONG time.  I
want to replace it.  Which is better, the early '90s 350SDL or the late
'80's 300SDL?  What should I look for?  Why is one better than the other?
Clay

How can you read these fault codes? What type of meter is needed? My engine
is running very rough at low speed and I have to fether the throttle to get
it to accelerate after gaining rpm it smooths out and will cruise then
stopping it will stall.

My son's 1980 300SD 116 with ~200M well tended miles has had it's vacuum
pump disintegrate.
The ultimate result is a camshaft with 3 non-contiguous pieces. He recalls a
sudden very bad chug-chug-chug and then a load metallic snap!

I am considering the purchase of a 1967 MB 230 4 door "finback" sedan.
It has the 6 cylinder and automatic transmission, no a/c.  seems to
run okay, but I am leery of the automatic.  Also I will want to add
a/c to it (I live in Texas).  Anyone out there have any thoughts or

Hi all, does anyone know of a good Mercedes Mechanic in or aound Baltimore?
I don't really know anyone in this area and need a good one for my car....
Thanks
Greg

Found one with 87.700 miles for $24.000,—. Very clean and excellent
condition. However, I found few glitches such as air-conditioning system
inoperating and power steering pump possibly leaking (a refill bottle
was discovered in the boot).

There used to be a hilarious curmudgeon on this group named McBrue, is he
still around?

I just got a used 1989 190e.  It has some minor problems but I have managed to
fix most of them except the ignition tumbler.  It takes about 5 min. to
start the car because the key always jams in the ignition tumbler.  I know
it is the tumbler because once it turns, everything works ...

Please could someone help out with the procedure for removing the door trim
on 140's I have removed 124's but this is different
Thanks
Steve

Ok, I've heard it's impossible and I've heard it's easy. What's the
real story on how hard it is to replace the air conditioner/heater fan
on a 1982 240d?
If there are any tricks or tips, I'd be most appreciative. Thanks in

My 1995 S320 is acting very strange.  When I shift into reverse there
is a 5-6 second delay before the car starts moving in reverse.  When
shifting to drive, it advances immediately.  It doesn't seem to make a
difference if it's hot or cold and the fluid level is where the manual