New to me 1987 300E.  Runs beautifully when it finally gets going.  
Misearable to start when motor is cold.
When cold, I can eventually get it started by repeated cranking attempts
without touching the gas pedal.  This morning, it took about 20 times

I need to replace the EC button on the climate control unit in my 380SE. Do
those come off without any uninstallation, or do I need to take the wood
paneling off and then take apart the climate control unit?
Thanks,

I have a 1991 190e and I'm having difficulty starting the engine in the
morning. I have to crank for a while.  When it's warm, it starts right up.
Any ideas?  In the morning when I have a hard time starting, there is a
small bit of white smoke that I haven't noticed before.

Dig this.
Someone is having a go at beating the Stanley Rocket's 100-year-old speed
record.
http://www.steamcar.co.uk/

I recently had the transmission rebuilt in my 1980 300CD.  The transmission
shop called me right after they had the trans back into the car.  At that time
they said that my driveshaft center support needed replacement.  I thought they
replaced both the rubber support and the bearing ...

(my apologies if this message repeats... my internet connection is going
bonkers tonight!)
I got the call, and my new AP160 will soon be here... WooHoo!
... So I am parting with my FS 128 Tak. It is a sweet scope (vintage 1999)

My 300E has been leaking from the top radiator hose. I feared that I
may have the dreaded broken radiator neck syndrome, but I removed the
hose this morning and the neck seems to be intact.
I did notice that the lip at the end of the neck only goes around half

I dont think I can fix it so lookin g for a replacement. Right rear

Its old (1992) I perhaps should buy a later one.....But I think I fancy this model.
I know nothing about the 250TD Automatic estate.
Can anybody tell me what I need to know.

This is lifted straight from this month's Mercedes Enthusiast (
www.mercedesenthusiast.co.uk ) Magazine:
"Rare Spares
Those trying to track down obscure items for 1960s, '70s and '80s

I've had the strangest problem I have ever experienced. It started when I
made a right turn and it suddenly felt that the motor had cut out, except I
still had power steering and brakes and the rpm's were about 1,500. The car
simply would not accelerate. It was at idle RPM's but ...

Hello Mercedes-Fans,
i´ve added a lot of Pictures from the Prototype here:
http://www.hadel.net/autos/html/d_pkw_mercedes_viano_activity_.html
Please apologize that my Homepage is only in German ;-)

I have a 1997 e320 and need to replace the door sensor due to damage. I'm
told that I will have to have the dealer recode my remote. Also I have a key
that needs to be recoded. Does anyone know the procedure for setting them. I
would like to avoid paying an additional $100.00 on top ...

I tryed sending this earlier but got an error message so, sorry if this
is duplicated.
Expanding family is pushing me towards an mpv.
Would be interested if anyone knows of a comparison site where

Because there have been a lot of questions over the last while on the
varying prices of diesel vs. gasoline:
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/oog/info/twip/twip.asp
John M.