I tried to fix the central locking system by replacing the vacuum pump
located under the RR bench seat.
Tried to plug the vacuum lines -one at a time- to isolate the leak. The
system still doesn't work right.

Does anyone know where I'd be able to find an adapter that would fit newer,
North American antenna models? I disengaged the power antenna and bought a
simple replacement, however, the Mercedes end of the wire requires a male
adapter that would need a very small pin at one end and a ...

now im really confused, my trusty 87 300td diesel wagon smokes profusely in
the morning when it first starts. smells like fuel burning-like it's running
too rich.
like some gasket in the injection pump is going out

Hi all - I have a 1990 300E (24 valve) 100k - it has been fine with up to
date servicing etc. The other day I was on the motorway - doing about 80mph
(had already travelled some 40 miles) - looked in the rear view mirror and I
saw faint whiffs of smoke apparently coming from the ...

( This sounds like complete nonsense from news service AFX.
  They would sell many convertibles for 25,000 euros. )
http://www.forbes.com/markets/feeds/afx/2005/05/20/afx2043205.html
Mercedes scraps plans for new convertible - report

Anyone know the paint code (or any other particulars) for the colour
used on the plastic bumper skins on the mid-eighties 126 series?
The previous owner had a few minor bumps and I'd like to repaint it so
it looks original (or as close as I can get).

vehicle type: '86 W124 300E
In the interests of completeness, I have obtained a used-but-working
outside temperature gauge c/w sensor to be fitted to the car. Below the
other instruments there is an inscrutable-looking blank rectangular panel

need to remove cylinder from dash.  anyone know how?

Parked My Old 420 Up Last Night Petrol Leaking
Out From Tank & Pump Area Only Seems To Leak
When Engine Turn off ?
Looking For Wed Sites With Any Info & Pictures

I recently acquired my second MB, a 1995 E320 Wagon, and have some
pending questions that I haven't seen commented anywhere else in this
newsgroup, so here they are:
* Quite a bit of water is leaking into the trunk! Apparently through

Hey guys, I've been trying to solve a problem wth hard starting when my
car has been driven and allowed to sit about 15 minutes or more. I've been
told that it is possibly the fuel accumulator. I pulled the rubber hose off
of the back side of the accumulator and had a steady stream ...

Hi, I am a happy new owner of an "old" '91 300SEL.
The car is fine, but the vacuum system (central locking etc.) needs
quite some care.
I know the previous owner replaced the vacuum pump unit (under rear

Does anyone know what is the W? number for the C Class 220CDI is?
Thanks in anticipation
John

After a 'jump' start (which blew several other fuses) my coolant level
indicator lamp is permanently 'on'. I have replaced the sensor unit and
cleaned the contacts and checked all the fuses. The old sensor unit shows
no

( Everybody wants these engines )
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=105692
Mercedes-Benz Jazzes up its Diesel V8 Engine
Date Posted 05-18-2005