anyone know how to get the interior panel off?  the window just dropped into
the abyss.  suggestions?  thanks

The shift knob of my 81 380sl with 115K miles on it has recently
developed some play in the front-back direction in each gear, and
especially when I shift gears. In addition, it sounds like something
might be loose in the shift knob mechanism, but I don't really know

My transmission (722.6 and late 1998 build) had a problem (74k miles)
where I noticed slippage/(difficulty engaging) starting from a stop
particulary heading up an incline (even modest ones and I was in the
"S" mode).  When I slowed to a stop entering my garage and my rear

My 1983 300D is out of commision for a while and it's looking like a
"project"...the tranny kicked off.  :-(  I also have a "parts" 300D.  In the
meantime I was going to buy another old diesel Mercedes as a daily driver.
Got a line on a 1982 240D for $2500 and a 300D for $3000.  ...

I was on holiday in Scotland last week and the rear part of the Exhaust fell
off.(250TD). I asked at Kwik -Fit Dumfries and they quoted me ?210 fitted.
Mmm I thought i might shop around. I eventually went to the Stealership and
I was surprised that it was only ?98 plus VAT. So it ...

Recently I rebuilt the M102 engine in my 1988 190E 2.3
Ever since that time I have been losing oil...quite a lot actually.
Well, I  finally investigated this and found that the leak was around 3 of
the oil pan bolts on the driver's side of the engine about midway between

As previously mentioned in this forum I have recently purchased an R107
300SL.
I have noticed that it has problems starting from cold, almost as if it
needs more choke (although it does not have a choke).  A search through

When I start my 89 300E up I get this tapping noise.  Almost sound slike a
valve tap.  What would a valve job cost on this car? I have 125,000 miles
on it and I am
in the process of giving it to my girlfriend.  I recently

Now that I have a perfect working sun roof(thanks gang),  my next issue
is the AC...
Yesterday was a hot day here in Seattle, but the AC seemed to work ok.  
This was kind of amazing since the AC never worked since I bought the

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=8429&page_number=1
( fourth page of story )
AUGUST 10, 2004         
Stateside Eights

A specialist who has been repairing Mercedes for 34 years, and has an
excellent reputation, advised me on a blown head gasket situation that
I have, but I'd like to get the group's opinion on the following
situation.

Hello,   If any of you out there know were to get rebuild kits or have a
good used fuel distributor for a 1988 mercedes 300e please dont hesitate to
email @ cedarbugs@aol.com
Thanks in advance from one distressed mechanic.

I need to replace the light bulb which illuminates the surround of my
automatic gear shifter lever on my 1990 126 500SE, so I can see what gear I
have selected at night!
There is no mention in the owner's manual how to do this and it looks like I

I am looking for the exact meaning of Mercedes option code number 850?
- actually it stands for a 500se w126-

The brake pad wear light on the dash of my 300SDL began flickering
lightly a week ago but it flickers while driving but goes out when
braking. When the key is in the "ON" position, it does not come on
when the other dash warning lights do, but after starting the car,