I get white smoke from the exhaust in my 1981 380SE. Compresssion
is OK in all 8 cylinders, but cooling water seem to penetrate
into the front left-hand cylider, as the spark plug goes all
wet. Some white steam (water) is also emerging from both valve cover

On the sides of the windshield of the w126, the windshield is
recessed into the pillars. It seems that would increase drag. Does it
hold some advantage for water removal when raining or for snow?
And on the r107's, why do the windshield wipers go from left ro right

Can someone tell me how to get the ashtray out of my 2000 C230
Kompressor?
I need to install an additional 12v receptacle and my plan is to put
it on the side of the console but I need to get the ashtray out to get

I have a 2002 E270 CDI Auto
the problem i have been having is that i can bedriving normally then for no
apparent reason the car will not exceed 60 mph stays arround 2000 rpm and
will not change down even on kickdown (cosiquently it slows down on uphill

I have been told I need a new one but can't find one anywhere. Anyone
have a suggestion? I can't even find a picturer of one only bushings
for it The accelerator will not come back up so its good for driving
verrry fast - but not many places to go

Normally I don't trudge though standing water.  But if I see a street
that is lightly flooded, how deep would the water have to be to hydro
lock the engine in a 2000 ML320 and 2003 ML350?
The reason I'm asking is my brother is in the path of that tropical

When I posted my 'Hard Shifting' message a little earlier, I received
the following mail from ADdiy55@XXXXX.com: (XXX = anonymized)

my centeral locking has stopped working any idea's

Morning all......I picked up a 72 Merc that has 5-6 inches of
headliner in the back window that dropped and has sunrot, brittle and
will break when handled.  Is it possible to replace just the bad
liner, or do I have to replace the entire headliner?  The rest of the

7 days ago I was coming to a stop from about 50 mph and felt my car jum
jump jump as I was pressing down on the breaks. Light turned green and
heard knocking noise like some thing was loose. It only happen whe
slowing down and then from a stop accelerating. Once I reached about ...

My younger daughter told me that the ML I gave her (92k miles) died while
driving her friend home.
She pulled up to a corner, waited for traffic to clear and pressed on the
gas when she said the car maybe travelled 4 or 5 feet into the uphill turn

I found a great deal on MAP/MAF Sensor Enhancers at http://www.HHOEnhancers.com
, $39.95 w/free shipping (5) $150, and (10) $275. All are free
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The car sags in the rear end after it's been parked for a day or so.
After a couple of days it's sagging all the way down. I replaced the
reservoir tank and a line that were leaking slightly but that didn't
help though the fluid doesn't leak anymore. The rear raises back up

Would you guys comment?
I've been told by an experienced user that one should always leave the car
running for 2 minutes prior to driving and before switching off..
He said that mercedes dealerships deny it but this prolongs the life of the