I recently used my car to cut down a couple trees on the side of the
highway. The details of the story are unimportant except to say that
someow the car held out pretty well. There were a couple broken parts.
Anyone know where I can get a good price on:

As a recent convert to this marque I am new to this news group.
I would appreciate any help  on the following.
My 1998 SLK 230  turn indicators no longer flash but stay on . The hazard
lights do the same. I cannot locate a flasher can and presume they are

Just in the news today:
Set to arrive in U.S. Mercedes-Benz dealerships on August 7, the next-
generation 2008 C-Class sedan is larger than its highly successful
predecessor, with a greater emphasis on driving dynamics, comfort and

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89 560SL If the outside temperature is mild the a/c works ok.  Not
super cold, but ok.  If it sits in the sun (Phoenix AZ 110 degrees)
the a/c may or may not come on.  Yesterday I noted it did come on.
After 10-20 seconds the aux fan started and then after less than a

I need to know the wastegate setting for this turbo. I think its off
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I want to check the ignition timing on my 190E engine. The manual shows
using a scope and says nothing about timing light. I can't see any marks on
the engine due to the tensioner assembly. Am I missing something? Can it be
checked with a light?

I have a 1986 Mercedes 560SEL. recently it has started to give off a strong
gas smell. I looked under the hood and could not find anything leaking. Is
there somewhere else this can be coming from..Any help would be greatly
appreciated..

Question for the group, but for Karl in particular since he seems to be the
expert on this thing.
Is there a difference between EHA Valves for a European Model as opposed to
the USA/Canada version of the same model?

I was thinking of buying a new CD changer on EBAY, but I don't know if
I have the right one.  Is there a part number?  Can any fool install
this?

Has anyone experienced the (euro) 420 SEC *and* (euro) 560 SEC? I am
wondering how much difference there is between the two, in terms of
a. performance
b. handling

Looking for a body in good condition(no rust, dents) to drop my 1980
300D engine and transmission into. Thanks!

I know that the various MB models are designated by numbers. How do I find,
or can someone tell me the MB number for my 2005 C240 AWD. thanks...
Sherm

I'm trying to replace a missing '77 300D (W123) hood star. I got one,
but for the life of me I can't figure out how to install it. Are there
any diagrams anywhere on the net? I bought one of those manuals on CD
but it's rather incomplete.

I own an '06 E500 with the 7-speed transmission. I bought the car new
in Dec. 2006 and have 1200 miles on it. The car runs great with the
5.0L V8, but the transmission seems to have a mind of its own. It
never seems to be in the right gear, it often hunts for the right