I just noticed something on the model number/engine listings on such sites
as German Star and others, that the 115 240D starts at 1974.
Why no listing for the 1973 115 240D?

I'm about to embark on a project that I have not done before. I Mercedes
have always been 123 or 126 bodies, and I have had little or no rust.
I now have a 115 240D that I am restoring and bingo--driver's side floorplan
rusted through near the rail. Oddly, there is little rust on ...

When i start my motor ewerything seems to be o.k. but say 10 seconds after
i start driving the ABS and ASR warning lights go on and stays on and the
ABS system stops working. Before those lights are turned on the ABS seems
to work perfectly.

My battery on my 1992 300 SE (Chassis W140.032) died 2 times in 3 weeks
recently, and the auto shop said the instrument cluster is using 0.11 amp
when the car is parked.  They said it is high and usually it should be
0.04-0.05.  They told me to replace the instrument cluster which ...

I have been looking at the ML 320 line (98-00) and
actually met a lady with one locally here (not for
sale) but struck up a conversation with her about
her vehicle, she stated she bought it new and it

Just picked up a new SL500 and it's great, BUT, already the seat
upholstery on both seats has a couple of buckles in it like it needs to
be restreched. It's worese on the driver's side but it is there on teh
passenger's side too. The car has only been driven 200 miles. I weigh

I have a 2004 SLK320 with less than 3K miles on it.  It's sat in the
garage most of the time I've owned it.  There's nothing wrong with
it--I just thought my wife and I would use it, but it turned out we
didn't.

I have a problem with my 1994 Mercedes E320. When I first start it there is
a loud noise coming from the air pump on the engine which lasts about 30
seconds, after which a valve must close and all sounds fine again. It sounds
like when you disconect the tube from a fish tank air ...

The 2005 Mercedes with Nav have the capability to show DVDs, but it has
been disabled (I'm sure due to lawyer concerns.) Anyone know of a way
to re-enable it, especially while car is parked? Thanks.
Doug

Would 1972 230/250 parts, such as hubcap rings and hubcaps, and particularly
the grill, interchange with a 1973 W115 240D?
Thanks in advance for help and info!
Randall Brink

I use the car for long distance journeys out of the SW. Currently have
Michelin Energy 205/70 R14's, which are no longer produced. I drive the car
hard.
Any advice appreciated.

Anyone know of a good source for 1974 240D wheels, hubcaps and rims?
Randall Brink

For seemingly no reason at all, my 300SE (W126) has decided to idle at
~ 1200 rpm instead of her usual 600 rpm. She does this hot and cold.
Apart from that she is running and performing as before. What's going
on, where do I start looking to slow her back down?

I would appreciate any opinions and information on the best strategy for
replacing OR overhauling the 616 engine in my 1974 240D. Better to replace
or overhaul? Can one still get a factory replacement for this?
Randall Brink

ok i got the valve cover off in the garage and i got the exgaust manifolds
disconnected.  Can't i just un bolt the intake bolts on the side of the
head and leave the intake there?  Isnt the side of the block holding the
intake up?  And how hard is it to dissconnect the timing chain ...