For a bit of added fun, to my wife's chagrin, I drive my 300e by shifting
quasi manually up from the '2' position.  I've come to notice that the '2'
position is '1st' gear BUT I've also noticed recently that it does not shift
out of 1st, ever.  Is this the correct operation of the ...

I have a E320 petrol mercedes and just recently the car will not start
without a jump even after driving 100 klms the next day it sometimes needs
a jump then sometimes i can use it for short trips 1klm 2klm and its
fine... there is no warning light coming on about the battery being ...

http://driving.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,26789-2056987,00.html
DAS
For direct contact replace nospam with schmetterling
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Elderly pedestrian crossing confrontation with a Mercedes driver and
Airbag deployment.
Although I'm a proud Mercedes driver, I'm have to take the side of the
Old Lady and wished this tape would also show the aftermath of this

Mercedes Benz recalls :
CL Class     2000-2002 and 2004-2005 models
S Class      2000-2002  and 2004-2005 models
Manufacturer : Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC.

Some time ago there were a few questions on how to fix the wood trimmed lids
on the center consol compartments that refused to stay shut. I had the same
trouble but all the NG offered was sarcastic comments all leading to how
silly of one to quibble over something so miniscule.  ...

http://www.daimlerchryslertvmedia.com/en/www/projektseite.php?nav=40&show=172/co
ntent.html
courtesy of wolfgang at http://www.whnet.com/4x4/sprinter.html

I've begun replacement of the B2 tranny band piston
on my '82 300CD per the link
http://articles.mbz.org/transmission/b2/repair/
Has anyone out there done this?  Can anyone expound on Step 6?  I can

Hello everyone.....My neighbors mb/bmw mechanic made a service call
nextstore and told me I have to have the O2 Sensor and a catalytic
converter hooked up so the car will run without a computetr glitch.  After
talking to him I looked at the metal end of the 02 sensor and learned ...

The aux fan of my w124 230e 1992 is always on when the engine coolant T° is
about 15 celcius degrees or more.
When I unplug the coolant temp sensor (blue one on top front of the engine),
the fan still keeps running, so I think it might be the relay located behind

I wondered if biodiesel would adversely affect any seals or gaskets in
the om636 diesel engine? This model is from the 1950's I believe.

I'm replacing the water pump on my Mercedes 380SE for the first time ever.
I'm finding it to be a tricky job.  Question, how do I remove the bolt at
the bottom of the pump and behind the timing wheel?

I have a 300td 4matic 1993 350,000 kilometers.Works fine .Sometimes
when I start the car from cold the engine missfires for a
second,probably because the diesel has dropped back a bit.When this
happens the 4matic warning light comes on and no 4 wheel drive.

Recently acquired a great 1971 220 stored in a barn for 17 years. Interior,
exterior, underside... all perfect but with one little problem. The motor is
shot, or at least thats what I was told. I want to get it back on its wheels
again. Are there any other engine options I have that ...