Knocks at idle, like a rod or main bearing but,
it goes away under load.
Even if it's just in drive, foot on the brake, take rpm's up to
1000 and it's quiet and smooth as silk.

Hello everyone again....
At this point in time, I removed all of the fuel from the tank in the car.
Replaced the silver fuel filter and checked all the connections in the
car.  The gasoline was perfectly clear and looked fine.  So fine, i

Parting out a 1983 MB 300DT. Car is in Corvallis, OR. Front end damage.
Pic:
http://avaloncinema.com/wreck.jpg
Might be willing to discuss shipping smaller parts depending on the

A few pointers here if you can
I'm looking at quite a nice looking 2 owner 420SE. Its a 1990, with
240,000 miles on it. Current owner had it from 60k miles.
The body is good except for some small corrosion on one wing, and a

Today I had to have our  '97 E300 towed to the dealer because the front
upper spring collar was seperating from the frame.  I had suggested (to the
dealer) that this should be considered as a manufacturer's deffect but he
denied any re-call issue.

I have a 2001 E320 CDI Estate, anthough it is good on fuel considering
the size of the car, can anyone tell me what is the optium road/engine
speed for maximum fuel economy on a long run.
Thanks in advance

I have this weird problem where the car is consuming way too much fuel
I am getting about 7-8 KM/lt on the highway. Roughly about 16 MPG.
Recent work that has been done on the car is complete head and injector
pump change.

Have 1980 240 D.  Any recommendations on replacing clock or having it
repaired.  Thanks Bill

It's a dumb question, I guess, but are there "symptoms" to watch or listen
for? Is it simply a matter of the battery's age?
How do you know when it's time to replace the battery?

When my '89 560 SEL warms up, I turn the blower to auto. I've noticed that
no matter how hot it gets in the front, the rear vent Always blows out cold!
What am I  missing here. It does this cold thing if I put the also blower on
high or low.

I'd be interested in hearing what opinions, if any, you users out there have
of the above vehicle? Just for curiosity's sake.
Thanks Carmen

i have decided to hand brush paint my new e320
any suggestions on type of paint and brush or should i use a roller?
hugh

what is the most updated ingen in Mercedes

http://www4.mercedes-benz.com/specials/scr/en/index_nocom_en.htm
This is the URL for M-B's BlueTec Diesel Technology site in which they
describe how it works. It's expected next year on the '07 (updated)
E-Class, V-6 CDI diesel.

Im thinking I have to remove the fuel tank on my 300E.  Does anyone here
know how many bolts or what type of hardware holds the tank up?  -Chuck