Got my car back from MB service and noticed that the headrest no
longer moves down to my preferred position  for it.  It remains high
and has only about 1/2" of movement.  Dealer (on phone) says there's a
button on the seat to release/reset the range but I cannot find it.

Just passed through Auto Zone and noticed the NEW CERAMIC brake pads
just out by BOSCH. Does any one have any information on their
perfotmance?  

Hi ya'll. I'm new here. We recently got a 63 220 SB, when we got it it
had a pretronics (i don't know if that's the right word, sorry) thing
on it, and my step dad decided to take it off because it wasn't even
the right one for the car, and we wanted to go back to points. We got

I am bailing out on my c320 wagon and looking at the e320 wagon in a
moderately trimmed version.  I am also considering the ML500 special
edition and also the Audi allroad in the 4.2 liter (although 2.7 turbo
is not out of the question)

After years of anticipation I am now the proud owner of a 1989 R107
300SL.  Not my first Merc, I had a W123 280E a few years ago but this
one is 'a bit' nicer !
My first question for the group is where is a good location to install

Can anybody tell me what the heater valve does on my 190e 1.8 ?........I've
just replaced iy 'coz it was leaking and can't figure out why it is there as
the heat controls on the dash turns the heat up and down without
it........where does the vacuum come from to operate this valve ? ...

"Check Engine" light keeps on turning on.  OBD reader indicates
misfire in cylinder 5; misfire in cylinder 2; and random/multiple
misfire errors.  I have replaced all 6 spark plugs, the ignition
coils, spark plug wire set, and added techron to gas to clean

I need to ask some advice, please...
I brought my 97E320 back to the body shop that did repair work (the clear
coat peeled along the top) to re-do the seal coat.
Car was re-done and looks great - but does not feel great.. the side is

I am new to Mercedes cars, my problem is I am in two minds to buy this old
240 diesel estate.  It is tatty, has no wheel trims, a bit of rust.  It has
done 220,000 miles, no problem for a diesel merc I would of thought.  It has
10 months MOT on it, and 6 months tax.  It is on a c ...

im just getting started changeing...
is it "only" to knock out the 2...pins???...
and then lift out the pads ?
anything else i should think of ?

Has anyone else got this problem? The paint just peeling off the exhaust?
Its like a matt black finish.
please... let me know. Thanks!

My C180, UK, has been fine for a year or so, its 5 years old, and next
service due in 3k miles.
Its started backfiring a little and missing, as if its only firing on 3
cylinders at low revs, between 400 and 1000 rpm.  Once its got going its

Can someone give me the proper torque of wheel bolts, with alloy wheels?
What is the conversion factor for Foot pounds, to Inch pounds,... and
Nm, (called Newton meters) not in the manual

Is it my imagination, or is the W124 a slightly smaller
car than the W123?  I've owned two 123s and am consider-
ing a 124, but the car looks significantly smaller,
almost as small as a 190.  Maybe it's the styling that

The cruise control on my 85 380SL works inconsistantly.
Is there a common failure part on these, or where/how should I begin
troubleshooting?
Thx.