does somebody know the torque too screw the head of  Mercedes W108
280 SE year 1968
engine 130
Thanks for your answer

I recently buy a Mercedes ML.
This one comes with the technology pack, including the Mercedes Command
System.
I've installed a phone system later in the car, with the help of Mercedes in

I just bought my 98 C280 and would like to learn all about the
features and maintainance of my new baby. The factory manual is too
tech and indescriptive  for me. I reckognize that this may be the Baby
Benz for beginners, but she certainly manages to make me feel like a

I have a 1986 190e, that I just got recently bought and am whipping
into shape.  It's a very nice car and I am enjoying it's ride and gas
mileage in particular (my other car is a 1968 buick GS).
Anyhow,  I am dealing with a sunroof issue, that seems to come down to

Just had a flat on our C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan and was very curious as
to why what looks like a standard rim and tire carries a sticker saying it
should not be driven over 50mph.  This is not one of those mini-spares, it
is 16" vs. the 17" sport rims but the tire height evens it ...

I've just acquired the above vehicle and would like some help on the
following: -
1.  Nokia 6310i Handsfree Mobile Telephone Kit installation
2.  Installation of a CD-Changer

How do I get my car to start off in first gear?
ever since I got the car it had very early and soft shifting.
never actually seen the first gear until yesterday. it still starts in
second gear even after adjusting the cable that goes to the transmission.

Hi gang,
The car I'm interested in is a '69 280s. Very pretty car in fairly good
condition (needs some bodywork but hey)
The only problem I can see is that the car is French registered on French

I am considering my next car for next year/year after and am wondering about
the old body style SL. What are peoples opinions on this? Any good
generally? Any specific years/items/models to avoid?
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    My rims have a center cap with the mercedes logo on them. They
appear to be just a plastic cap. How are these removed? The rims look
great other than these logo caps seem to have paint peeling. Any help
would be appreciated.

How much would you spend to paint a 300E.  We have a 1989 300E with 179k
miles. We just use it as a third car and plan to give it to the kids in a
couple years when they learn to drive?
Are the paint jobs at Maaco any good?  They want $299 with "integrated clear

Someone who will remain nameless reversed the polarity while hooking
up a non-mercedes-standard battery to my C220. Every engine control
fuse has blown and blows when replaced either as soon as it's
installed or when the ignition is turned on. Is the entire electrical

Hi just registerd but a frequent reader. Test drove a 1994 C220 today but
price is pretty cheap.  Can someone run a Carfax for me.  It is really
appreciated.  Thanks
VIN  WDBHA22EXRF057724

thanks for all that responded to the coolant leak problem i had with my 1990
300e......
as it turns out it was the water pump, which is being replaced as we
speak...........

Thinking of buying the above. Never owned a Mercedes before. Are there any
particular things to look for in used Mercs in general and the 300CE in
particular?
Any colours/trim/options worth having or not? What things are likely to go