I need to remove the seats for cleaning and repair. The two front bolts are
easy to get to. The two on the back look like they come up from the bottom
and there is no way to access the head. Any suggestions?
Thanks, Scott

Had a headlight bulb go last week, replaced it but the warning light on the
dashboard still comes on. All the lights work, I can't find anything that's
not lighting up, anyone seen that before?
It's not a big deal but it's a little irritating.

I am planning to put a GM 3800 engine into my 230 CE w123 chassis car which
has a bad engine. I am concerned about the weight balance.
What is the weight of it's 102.980 engine? This is pretty much the same as
the 190 E's 102.981 engine.

When I switch on my car air conditioner, the engine idling become too slow
at 350-450rpm, when turn off the a/cond the idling go back to normal
800-900rpm. Any hints as to what (Part & location) could be the cause of the
problem would be greatly appreciated.

Friends,
I am still troubleshooting my 1991 420SEL.  My brother is helping me as I am
not mechanically inclined, so please forgive me if I misstate anything.
Here is the list of things I have done so far.

1999 ML 320: On March 1st I backed out of garage and started forward
and it died - tried to restart - no starter noise - nothing.  Hauled
to mechanic who put it on a lift and it came back to life (took about
5 hours from time it happened till I got it to mechanic).  On March

While driving, when I accellerate or deaccellerate, the entire car
body lurches, or you could say heaves, up and around. It happens more
dramtically when the car is loaded and at highway speeds, and at shift
points. I have had the supension examined and have been told no

my 118k 91 560SEL is in need of the new chain.  Any good info out
there?  And whats the fav vendor of the group to buy from?
Years ago I help change a 380sl to a double row unit.  A clip was used
to hold the chain together, no it requires a tool.  I will look for a

When I try to start my 1983 300 TDT, the glow plug timer light does
not illuminate.  When I unplug the glow plug wires from the timer, it
lights.  I've tried to check the glow plugs, and all of them seem to
register 0 ohms.  I think they should be about 200 ohms, but don't

I had my alternator apparently sieze up and subsequently shear apart
into two pieces with the back half ending up bouncing down the street
while hanging from the electrical connections. (My middle body panel
is missing.

Old guy wants $4000 for this thing. I don't know.
Those stupid looking doors look like a pain in the butt, and it might need a
paint job sooner than later.
I hate to spend that kind of money on a 60 year old beater, but it is kind

My 617 engine, a transplant, in my 1981 300SD idles too fast. Should be
800-900 RPM but seems more like 1,500 (tach not working). Sometimes in
neutral or park it will start to run away.
Mechanic told me adjusting the idle speed is not a simple matter. You

Is there a ng for smart cars
Thanks D....

I have a 1996 Mercedes S320. I also go abroad several times a year for
2 months at a time. In January I decided to disconnect the battery (in
the boot) to save it running down whilst I was away. However as soon
as I took the terminal off the battery an alarm went off under the

Has anyone tried using biodiesel in their 199x E300TD?  I'm reading that the
older models could put any type of sifted oil in the tank and run it,
including used cooking oil.  But what about the later models?  I know I have
to change the Viton "o" rings and the fuel hose.  Is there ...