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[PICS]: My W211 E55 with a fine model

MPRESIV — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:09:02 GMT

Hi guys...this is my first official post here.
Just wanna share couple pics of my E55; I'm the photographer too btw.

(please focus on the car when seeing these pics) :D

99 e320 cv axle won't stay in "Help"

koda4matic — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:21:27 GMT

Would Anyone know why my cv axle won't stay in? I'm going on my third install with a differnet retaining clip each time. I'm worried that the diferential may be worn. The axle goes in smooth and I hear the clip expand. After install I pull and tug ,it seems solid. Then when I get it out on the road after a few mile it pops out. The axel had a torn boot initallly so I decided to replace both front cv's The driver side went in without a problem. Anyone? Thanks in advance.

Import Euro Spec Ml to U.S.

labombaa — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:26:53 GMT

Hi Everyone,

I searched the forum and a few other places, but found nothing so I'm hoping someone here might be able to help, Or point me in the right direction. I live in Germany and have an '04 W163 ML350 Euro Spec. My expat contract is going to expire next summer and I was hoping I could bring the truck(SUV) back with me. Does anyone know?

1. Is it possible to import a Euro spec to the U.S? I assume it is, but is it cost prohibitive?? The Truck is paid for, it only has 65k Kilometers and runs like a champ..

2. Would I have to modify/change many things?
a. Spedo change from km/h to mp/h
b. Odometer Electronic - Can dealer change it to Miles??
c. Emissions, It has, but I have read that Euro specs allow the cat to be further away from the engine, Would I have to relocate it??

Any help would be appreciated..

Thanks,

Should COMAND be listed on VIN?

keyhole — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:41:27 GMT

I've got a couple of printouts of all the features on my second-hand CLK - one from my MB dealership, and one from the Russian site.

It's pretty loaded, and everything that I know about is listed - apart from the COMAND SatNav system. Surely this was a 'factory-fitted option', same as the heated seats, leather, Bi-Xenon lights, for example?

Anyone know?

Antifreeze/Coolant spec MB325.0 and MB325.3?

illyas2k — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:25:21 GMT

What is the different between MB 325.0 and MB 325.3 for coolant?
Is it fully backwards compatible?

Headrest distress

gemama — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:58:14 GMT

Just recently I purchased a 1994 220 cabriolet.
When I put the rear head rests down to open the top, or just for visual aid in the mirror, after about five minutes the rear head rests come up like bread in a toaster and there is a terrible "THUD".

Is this normal? Is there a way in which I can lock down the rear head rests?

Appreciate any help from anyone.

Thanks,

Gene

damn drunk drivers!

myshadow — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:34:49 GMT

so my 1985 300td is now a salvage title thanks to some drunk guy who hit it while it was parked:mad:. now as far as ive been informed (i dont really know anything about cars) the only damage that isnt cosmetic is the left control arm with plate and bearing need to be replaced. now i had someone from this guys insurance company do a damage appraisal and the price he quoted was 3,150 for oem parts and labor. im wondering if anyone can tell me what kinda price is reasonable if i were to take it to a mechanic. also wondering if anyone knows of a good reliable mechanic in portland oregon. thanks in advance

-raighan

Oil consumption question

surferrepoman — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:43:15 GMT

Hello I am new to this forum. I have 06 E350 4matic with 74K. I purchused it with 54K one year ago. In the last 6 months or so it has been using 1 qt of oil every 1000 miles. I also have a noisey lifter. I drive 150 miles a day, all highway. I am using Mobil 1 synthetic. Any ideas or suggestions?

Brake Dust

Aboy.GT2 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:41:55 GMT

Just leased a GL450 and notice the heavy brake dust up front on most MB's.
Anybody have a solution or a different pad compound to reduce the amount of dust. Other than washing every other day.

S55 control arm and ball joint replacement - what to do?

crashtest — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:38:49 GMT

So the other day I was driving on the highway, with an S55 2001. I heard a bit of a screeching sound, and afterwards anytime I'd drive slowly or turn the steering wheel slowly, the front was making a creaking sound. This was especially true when going over bumps slowly. At speed on the highway there is no noise.

OK, so I took it to Mercedes and got it checked it. Both lower ball joints have a lot of "play" and wear on them, and the control arm too - they said the control arm bushings are a little bit cracked. (But not broken).

So the cost to replace those 3 parts is $1620. The parts themselves aren't expensive...but the labor is like 125 an hour. Is there anywhere legitimate that I can get this done cheaper? Any good indie Mercedes Techs in the NY tri-state area?

Also...strangely enough it was raining today and after they looked at it the noise stopped - Is it possible the water lubricated it a bit?

Is it safe to drive with the ball joints a bit worn? How long can I drive it for, or is it something that needs immediate attention?

Thanks!

HELP help S320 burning rubber

bennyspanner — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:41:22 GMT

hi all is there any serious petrol head out there with some real knowhow
we are sick here in west of ireland with rain and floods and young lads going around mad in rice rockets mainly of the JAP import division,,,what we would give to burn some rubber on a dry road if you can help with the mercedes S 320 GOD will help with weather
all thoughts of madness will be considered
Thanks
Bennyspanner

S 320 wheel spin

bennyspanner — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:41:48 GMT

Hi does any one know how to make my 9 year old S320 do a wheel spin/burnout

Some people should never drive expensive cars

Kajtek1 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:44:06 GMT

This is $1.7 mil Bugatti Veyron driven into salt water, because the owner dropped cellphone.
Texan drives $1 million car into marshes - Weird news- msnbc.com

And 21 Century wonder >>> it was catch on the video

You Tube

e class dash reprograming w211, lcd fault

smoothhound2000 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:47:23 GMT

if i replace an instrument cluster on my e class w211 model with another from an earlier year w211 will i need to have it reprogramed. LCD fault

Loss of performance S320 2001 petrol

gpb23 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:20:21 GMT

Good morning from Scotland, UK.
I own an 8 year old S320 petrol and something is bothering me at present. When I attempt to overtake, the car does not pull with the same power. The revs shoot up no problem, but the car picks up speed very slowly. There is no umff any more. Does anyone have any ideas?
GB