I took out the vacuum pump on my 1982 300d turbo. I purchased a rebuild
kit for it and I am trying to rebuild it.
what I've doen so far:
I removed the pump from the car and bolted it to a board with a socket

I have been doing some research about the 1992 500E sedan.  Apparently it
was a collaboration between Porche and MB. Is there someone out there that
owns one.  If so, what is the opinion.  Was it a winner or a loser.  What
were the problems or idiosycrasies with the car?

Does anyone know if parts like oil filters, distributor caps and rotors
and fuel injection components (like a cold start valve, fuel pump and
etc) are interchangable between a 1984 500SEL and a 1982 500SL?  Most
websites won't let you select a euro car for parts, but I was just

Has anyone replaced the fatory stereo?  Would like one with a direct
input for a satellite radio or ipod.  Have tried other methods, not
happy.  Are there units that can adapt to the existing MB speakers
etc...

My 85 300SD W126  is vibrating badly at highway speed. The front tires
are wearing out quicker than they should. The mechanic shop wants over
$500 to fix it. The whole car likely isn't worth $500!  On the
estimate, they list for parts needed: (2)  guide rod mount kits    and

I have a 1983 300D which has developed a really bad shaking air breather at
idle.  It currently rattles against the throttle cable bracket on top of the
valve cover.  I have replaced the air breather mount, which was broken, and
all of the rubber mounts which holds the air ...

Any ideas what the cost of servicing a 200 SLK is likely to be in the UK?

Just picked my '92 300TE up after sitting idle for approximately 9
months.  I noticed a relay (like a turn signal) clicking noise coming
from the passenger dash area the entire trip home (about an hour).
I tested the turn signals and emergency flasher and the clicking noise

I just discovered the sensor that causes the wind shield wipers to
detect rain and activate the wipers in Intermittent mode.  I was washing
the car today and deliberately set the wipers in that mode and squirted
water in localized places.  Couldn't find it until I was using the

poo

Is it difficult to bypass the ignition switch and have the cigarette
lighter outlet hot all times?  I use the lighter outlet for an Ipod and
would like to have it hot regardless of the ignition switch position.
Thanks...

my husband and i are looking for a diesel mercedes 80s model for him to
drive to and from work. my dad has owned two and had no problems but a
friend suggested we post a message to this group to see is there are
any problems we should look for in buying one.

I have an opportunity to purchase a 2005C240 with under 10000 miles and 3
full years of warranty left on the vehicle. Any opinions on the car would be
greatly appreicated .
 -Dana

Howdy folks,
First time poster here, looking for a little advice.
I am interested in buying a used MB, with a budget of ~$8500.
Obviously, this puts me in the 1990's range E and C class (C230/E320)

I just thought I ought to thank Lee (No.Spam@ntlworld.com) again for his
comments of Jan 06.
I had mentioned that my rear headrests in my CLK Cab had popped up after
going over a speed bump a tad too fast and had had them checked reset at a