Hopefully tomorrow I will be removing the engine and transmission from a
parts car to my daily driver.  I would like to know if this is as
straitforward as it seems or if there is something I ought to know before I
start.

Can anyone tell me the difference between
603970 engine and
603010 engine.
thank you

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Has anyone ever swapped in a 5speed into a 240D? In a previous post there
was mention of a five speed being available in a few models including the
240D. I think the overdrive would quiet things down nicely inside the cabin.
I have cruised 65 mph for extended periods but when ...

the ac fan motor has gone out on my trusty 87 300td wagon. have looked under
the hood and cant find it.
anyone know where it is ?

One of the belts on my 1983 300D Mercedes is loose and wobbles wildly--
I am 99% sure its the belt that controls the A/C. It looks like the
parts are all solid, just needs adjusting. I felt the tension on the
other two belts and they are firm, but the belt in question has

I'm changing the wheels on my 1990 SEC (it currently has a set of Replica
18" Aero II's bought with it which are not in keeping with what I'm doing
with the car)  and want to know what the correct offset is for the alloys.
I've been offered a set of  BBS RS 3 piece wheels in the ...

When I step on the brake pedal , the cruise control is deselect normally.
From time to time it do not deselect , and I have to deselect the cruise
control with the leaver next to the steering wheel. I have checked and
tested the brake pedal switch , and it seems to work perfect. The ...

I have a problem with the cruise control.
When the cruise control is selected , and I want to kick it out by steering
on the brake , it does not release. From time to time it does. I have a
feeling it is a loos micro switch somewhere that is loos or worn out.

Help
I have a 97 E300D, the ABS/ETS light is now permanantly lit and my
"mechanic" (not a merc specialist) cannot fix it.
Looking on various forums it is suggested that problems with the brake

The warranty on my 2003 c230 will expire soon and I have the option of
buying an extended warranty. The decent aftermarket warranties are
between $3000 - $3800 for 4 years or 100K miles.  My research also
indicates that the warranty may or may not pay off. My vehicle is being

Is there anyone that can help me with a problem i have. I have taken of the
calipers to clean them and are going to get the air out of the system.
But when i'm trying to do this its only air coming true the niples and no
brakefluid.

The drivers side window in my 94 sl600 made clunking sounds going up
sometimes. Now it is off track and you can just hear a whirring sound when
you hit the switch to make it go up and down. The window is disconnected.
The door looks pretty eloborate. How do I get in there to fix it ...

Hey Tiger, what's your connection with MB?  You seem to be very
knowledgeable with all years and makes.  I feel we are very fortunate to
have you in this NG.
James

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PRISON FOR MANY OFFENCES. KOREY JEROME KRUSE OF KANSAS IS A CONVICTED
CRIMINAL AND A LIAR. BE WARNED!