I'm working on repairing some rust problems on my '87 300SDL. I've
removed the cladding from the rocker panels and wheelwells without any
real problem.
But when I removed the plastic trim panels from the doors, the rear

I am wondering if anybody has any experience with a 300E Running good until
it warms up --- then it shut down. DIES.  It won't start until it cools
down. Have replaced the water pump, the idle control valve, the plugs, the
plug wires, the distributor cap, almost everything. Any ...

While traveling in Europe I saw a European version of my 1981 380 SL.
Liked it's looks a lot better.  How much of the European stuff like
bumpers, headlights, and interior dash is a direct swap and is it both
available and legal?

hey, i have a 84 300d sedan. i don't know if it's turbo. were they all
turbos then? how would i know? just curious. i don't really hear that
tell tale turbo whistle sound.

Ive got an A140 Classic SE SWB AUTO its a 2003 and Im seeing problems when
trying to start it. 3 times in the last week, when trying to start it I
get nothing and have to sit for 1/2hr and try starting again and away it
goes. FSH and only 36k on the clock, anyone experienced similar ...

anyone done the front springs on '88 ish W124?
my 88 230 TE failed its test on a broken front spring (etc.), the guy who
tested it for me (a mate) quite gracefully got out of the job claiming to be
too busy, he reckons its a pig of a job?

I noticed I can easily start my E 220 CDI (W210) without preheating
although instructions recommend to preheat.  Is it ok to do so or do I
risk damage in some motor part?  Thanks!
Kind regards

I was looking at my 84 300D engine and realized that the air cleaner
really puts a lot of twists and turns in the flow path for the air
coming in. I was thinking about streamlining this flow with an
aftermarket air cleaner/intake piping.

I have a 1989 MB 560SEL. When I first got it, it ran fine. Now the last
3,000 I've noticed that there is always an oily residue on the bottom of the
engine, also noticed an oil smell the car when I shut it down (GET OUT).
Also I'm blowing blue smoke out the exhaust every time I ...

I see a lot of good information on this group. I want to bring a
websites to your attention which was a real money saver for me. Great
supply of parts.
www.bigdaddyautopartscom

My 2000 c-kompressor has a problem with the yellow digital display where
some of the numerals are either faded or had disappeared.  The display is
better on some days than othere but there's no identified reason as to
why.  How do I rectify this?

just out of interest
while replacing the rusty bits in my fuel system I discovered my  '88 230TE
has two petrol pumps, one of the earliest with this change.... anybody know
why Merc changed this, also would it do any harm to re-plumb without the

hi, i just got a 2004 s430 and i am having a couple of issues i can't
answer
1. it is called "special edition".  any clues what features this
edition has over the regular 2004 s430?

I recently read an article about replacing the engine coils if you replace
the ECU.  (96 E320).  The car has 200k miles, and I'm not sure if they have
been replaced.  Should I replace the coils anyway, just as routine
maintenance?  I installed a new ECU because of engine starting ...

I have a 1990 CE with 200k miles. For few years I've been running
Michelin MXV4 Energy Plus, size 205/60/15. Nice and quiet and good
handling. I know the book calls for 195/65/15, and I can no longer
remember why I went to the slightly wider, slightly lower tire. Maybe