Does anyone know the exact procedure for putting on a cylinderhead
of an M130.920 engine? (6 cylinders, gasoline)
Anything else after applying the torque (in steps), for example?
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While checking the fuel accumulator, I noticed black soot blown from the
exhaust on starting. Must be running very rich which maybe explains the
rough idle. Runs fine at speed, tho.
I am running out of ideas.

Found a relay/solenoid up under the pedal assembly of my 1976 300d
with automatic transmission.  Not sure what it is or does.  It has a
somewhat "S" shaped stamped sheet metal switch attached to it.  Was
just hanging above the brake pedal and steering column by a wiring

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   In a move nobody ever thought I would make, I traded my beloved and
faithful Eclipse GT for a 2003 C230 Kompressor.  It was an extraordinary
deal, very low mileage, pristine condition, fully optioned beauty.  For the
first time I actually had a car gone over by my mechanic ...

Well I went to the Casino last night and won $1100 on slot
machines(started with $10 lol), so I want to get many things on the
car fixed. My first priority its wheels and tires. I want rims and
tires, but I dont know what will fit my 126. Its a 84 500 SEL. Anyone

I have a new CLK with the bluetooth module installed for hands free phone.
I am not a fan of using phones while driving but I get alot of emergency
calls.
In every other bluetooth equipped car I have used (BMW, variety of GM cars)

My 560SEC has stopped on the road and refused to start or refused to start
after being parked for a few minutes. I always keep my foot off the gas
pedal when starting as per instructions for late model American cars.
Reading the Mercedes owners manual, I learned that the ...

I have to replace the condensers in my 1991 and 1993 300E's as luck has it.
I hoping someone with experience in this will offer some details [PDF]
photos or what to look for. I was reading some procedures and gathered the
front glass needed to be removed for some reason. Any ...

Something that's bothered me from time to time, like any time I'm trying
to accelerate, is that the change from second to third gear seems to
happen really early.
If I'm under full throttle load and get it into first gear (which by

The car's taken a second or so to shutdown ever since I got it about
nine months ago (wow the time flies).
While running heav's suggestion of the miracle oil in a tank of diesel,
the shutoff completely failed to function.  It didn't shut off the first

Bought it about 2 months ago, 116,000 miles, runs great, and mechanic
says engine in factory spec shape after tune-up.  BUUUUTT, I am only
getting about 12MPG driving easily around suburbia.  Is this normal and
am I expecting too much?  BTW I am no hot rodding lead foot.

I recently bought a 1984 300D.  I have noticed I can move the gear
shift (US auto) up and down without the car started.  I believe you
shouldn't be able to do this.  Also where reverse is located the
shifter is between Park and Reverse.  Anyway I think this causes the

Does anyone know the procedure for replacing an A/C speed sensor on a 1989
300E?  I know it's located on the back of the comrpessor and that's it.  I
have a new manual coming in the mail but it's not here yet.  
I conducted a check they way "Wan-tan ing" (spelling ?) decribed as ...

Hi Group.
I have just purchased a 1972 350SL, the hard/soft top 2 seater.  There is a
small area behind the two seats that would hold my daughter if there was a
seat belt in the back.  Anyone have any experience on how, where to buy,