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That's just dirt & grime, there's no visible leak. What happens is the leak is in the bushing that seals the wires & connector, so the oil seeps into the harness. The only way to tell is to pull off the connector and see if there's oil inside the connector.

You are absolutely right, non benz owner should get away from here.After all, IMHO, the test drive of that W203 was ok not too impressive nothing like my R53 which I still love it dearly. I am having problem as of now trying to find a car that is comparable to my r53. thats why I am looking for another car for my daily drive so that i dont put a lot of miles on the r53. in which I am sure those cheap korean car will do the job just fine. If i...

Update: Since the last time I put oil in it, all is good. The engine revs good, no noise. However, I am a bit concerned about too much oil. How will I know if there is too much? Does the Sensor tell you that? I took it to the wash and got it degreased. (Used the cheap stuff from their place) It cleaned it up pretty good, no electrical issues (knock on wood) I've been driving it a little (60 miles on new oil) so im sure that I would have...

Quote: Originally Posted by hcoronado The best temperature for cleaning your engine is warm to the touch, but not HOT. if you are familiar with simple green, use it. Simple Green is an excellent product, however, I don't use it anywhere near aluminum as it will accelerate the corrosion process. From the SG website: The aqueous-base and alkalinity of Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner can accelerate the corrosion process. Therefore, contact...

Just an FYI the next time the starter won't turn even with a jump-start...try disconnecting the vehicle's battery and then power it solely by the booster pack or other vehicle. A dead cell in the battery will introduce enough resistance into the circuit so even the best booster or external battery won't work. Of course don't do this unless you know what you are doing as you could damage the vehicle's sensitive...

Hey, sorry for the bump- My door switch on the passenger side bit it today. I was quite surprised, since there is only a couple mm's of a lip on both sides to hold it in place, rather than having a significantly smaller hole, using the body to reinforce it, as I've seen on other makes. Anyhow, what kind of pricing, and part numbers to order? Was there ever an updated switch, or a change in design to be aware of, as I have an early 203.

FOR SALE 04 05 06 07 Mercedes C230 Rear Brake Calipers Set. This vehicle had 20,000 miles. The calipers are in excellent working condition. Fits: C-CLASS 01-02 REAR 203 Typ, C240, LH C-CLASS 02-05 REAR 203 Typ, C230, LH C-CLASS 03-05 REAR 203 Typ, C240, RWD, Sed, LH C-CLASS 06-07 REAR 203 Typ, (Sed), C230, LH SLK 06-07 REAR 171 Typ, SLK280, LH SLK 08 REAR 171 Typ, SLK280, w/o AMG Spt pkg; LH C-CLASS 01-02 REAR 203 Typ, C240, RH C-CLASS 02-05...

I think it was a badly seated elcectrical connector to the transmission or a sticky valve in the valve body. I removed all valves cleaned, lubricated and excercised them, reseated everything and filled up with Castrol Import ATF with my home made dipstick - with thanks to you all on this forum. The transmission now functions flawlesly with the Sonnax sleeve kits. Shifts like Buttah! Relief...time for a beer! (:

4.5 hours from a non-pro and 22 hours for the pro's. So pathetic. It's so unfortunate the problems with the M271. Must've been the Chrysler influence? The m111 doesn't have these issues. Though I threw a code last night, and got a misfire. Likely it's another coil pack. I always keep a spare on hand as they're so much cheaper online than locally.

Quote: Originally Posted by Whosdis Another note about the recirc....I guess in India you do not have to worry too much about cold weather where you would need to use the defog setting, but for those who do,... Appreciate your details... Weather wise Mumbai is similar to LA, Delhi is like NY (extremes) without the snow.