Has anyone else needed to replace the wiring harness on their 300D? I have a
1997 and have been told by my mechanic that this problem was common with
this model.
Thanks!

We're going to try to get my father-in-law's 1971 220 (gas) back on
the road after it has sat in his (dry & clean) SF garage for 7 or 8
years without much in the way of storage prep. He switched to a
Saturn and never went back to the Benz. Its dusty but otherwise looks

All,
(First time here so please forgive any poor form etc)
I am looking to buy an E class estate in the near future ...
what does Avantgarde and Elegance mean in terms of trim level etc?

On my 1987 w124 the Red RS light has gone from staying on for a few
seconds after starting the engine to staying on for 5 minutes.
- What exactly is the RS light (it's airbag related I think)
- Does any idea what the cause of this change in behavior could be (it's

Pretty cool what you can do with a car, if you have the skills to do
it. A pretty fascinating video-clip if you are into Precision Driving
Skills:
http://www.jumpingpixels.com/1car.html

All,
I have a strange issue on my 1985 300SD.  The car has 215K miles and
rotors and pads were changed less than 10K miles ago.  Brake Fluid was
also flushed.

got a busted shock in my 87 300td wagon and , instead of relacing it, im
going to replace both rear shocks with regular shocks and disable the
hydrallic. anyone else ever done this ?

for 124 chasis, excellent condition, details @
http://raleigh.craigslist.org/pts/178908051.html
$150

I've recently purchased a 1978 MB 300D, and lately I've noticed a
permanent state of fogginess at the bottom of the rear windshield.  The
rear windshield leaks.  I have ordered windshield gaskets and will be
replacing both the front and back ones soon, but was curious if I need

I've a 'smart' today.  Gee, what a fun car. CDI technology already, lots
of room for two... I've got to try to convince my wife.  At the intersection
I let'er 'rip' :-) after getting a 'smile' from the guy in a gulf next to me.
It moved out pretty good.... really suprised me.  ...

During th last few years my 116's steering moaned and groaned in low
speed - large steering angle - movements. The noise started soon after
an alignment so I suspected the idler arm's nut was over tightened
crushing its bushings. Last week I found that wasn't so and ordered a

my system was serviced with freeze 12,  would cool to about 49 degrees,
100+ outside,  with some bubbles still in site glass.  [as long as
comp clutch was hot wired] then valve stem on high side started leaking
and i lost all my refrigerant. [i replaced it]  i was told the oil

Looking for manuals, parts and information regarding the 1956-59
Mercedes 220S Cabriolet. Some generic parts for the 220S series for the
coupe and sedan bodies are possible. These vehicles were referred to as
Pontons due to their front suspension design. They were 6cyl, dual ...

I am finally getting a little comfortable and frustrated with my first MB
and diesel W210. Would anybody recommend some service manuals so that maybe
I can do some of the maintenance myself or at least educate myself enough to
know when my mechanic is ripping me off?

I saw the new S 550 today and I have to say it is the nicest
Mercedes in years. Beautiful lines and a very elegant interior.
The cheap plastic look of the recent S class is gone - thank goodness.
I am afraid the new Lexus LS470 that is supposed to be the Mercedes