I recently bought a 190E from 1984 (270.000 km) and I was told by a
friend that I should replace the chain in the topchamber if I didn't
know whether it has been replaced before. He said it should be replaced
for every 200.000 km. Anyone know if this is true?

Does anyone know why the Control Box (Chip) would suddenly fail?  My S 280
just had this problem a couple of days ago and I had to change the control
box and the fan control box - two major expenses.  I would like to know the
cause for such a failure.  This car has run 10,000 km and ...

Does anyone know whether a smartkey can still
start the car if it runs out of battery?
(I understand one would need to use the mechanical
key to unlock the door, but I assume the

Hey all, I just wanted to say thanks to "Tiger", "T.G.Lambach", and
"marlinspike" for the input.  I have since checked out the idle control
unit on my car, and just by moving it back and forth, the idle of the
engine drops down to about 700 rpm...I realize that the part does need to

I just bought an SEL 380 ('81) for $1000.  It's in really good condition,
but I am noticing a problem right away - it seems like the throttle is kind
of sticking...like at a stand still, its revving at 1500, but sometimes at
a standstill it only revs at 500. When its revving like ...

Looks like I need both upper A-arms and both lower strut joints
(+ alignment) done on an '83 300D.  What would be a fair dollar
value to have this work done?

Does anybody know whether the front and rear screens are bonded or held in
by rubbers on 1984 500 SEL
Thanks in advance

who knows when this will be available?
its out in Germany already and has been road tested in the UK.
Have heard July but looking for information please.

I know that regardless of the vehicle itself, the smell of diesel fuel
will still be there.  Is there a way to minimize the smell?
Thanks,
Mia J.

I have a SLK  1999 model.
Do anyone know any tuning possible for this car?
Also if its possible to mount a compressor on the engine?
Rgs,

Recently purchased a 51 plate ML270 and after running it noticed that
the glow plug symbol on the dashboard stays on longer than normal on
the dash. After about 5 mins the glow plug symbol vanishes. Am
somewhat concerned as to what this means so any suggestions would be

Hey Guys,
I purchased a 97 E420 last November and it came with an installed TELEPHONE.
I'm interested in removing the PHONE and wonder if anyone know of any
problems I might run into and REGRET?

(  C Class SUV  ? )
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DaimlerChrysler to Build SUV in Germany
04.28.2005, 04:31 AM

I have a fuse that keeps blowing on a 1989 MB 300SE it is fuse #8 and
controls the door locks, rear interior lights, power antenna and other
items like the seat belt sensor indicator.  I replaced the fuse and
everything worked for a while and when I was turnng right off of the

I am replacing the plastic "grill insert"  on my 190E due to a minor
accident.   I want it to be flat black,  to contrast with black
exterior.   Bought new insert, and scrubbed it with simple green and
toothbrush  air dried it, and sprayed on      2 coats of grey primer.