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Wed, 22 Aug 2007:
   W140FrontShocks, comment by WebMaster

WIS = Workshop Information System. It is the factory Mercedes service and repair instructions. For more info look at www[…]

Thu, 19 Apr 2007:
   ServiceCD, comment by SunnyinTX

I have the CD -- got it off eBay for about $25, I think. I've got to agree with the last comment, though, and add a […]

Thu, 22 Mar 2007:
   W126EuroLights, comment by RamanaRao

Hi where can I get the eurolights kit for 85 380 SE

Sat, 17 Mar 2007:
   TransVacTune, comment by EpiCycles

Excellent article. Got me a long way down the diagnostics track. A good practical article but the theoretical explanatio[…]

Sat, 03 Mar 2007:
   W124DoorPanel, comment by ParrotOne

very helpful, thanks.

Thu, 22 Feb 2007:
   R129TopRelease, comment by BenziSl600

I would add there are 6 screws to be taken out of the cover. 2 screws in each side of the cover and one screw in each b[…]

Sun, 31 Dec 2006:
   W140StrippedLugs, comment by SethBaron

I assume since no mention of removing brake pads you can simple skip that step and remove then replace the caliper direc[…]

Sat, 30 Dec 2006:
   OM602InjPumpFuelLeak, comment by DieselJim

Great directions. On my 92 300D I only loosend the bracket bolt that was marked as hidden and I was able to move the las[…]

Sun, 17 Dec 2006:
   R107SunVisor, comment by JerrySteer

Hi guys - new member from New Zealand here! I have been looking for sunvisor spares for my 1982 R107 280SL for some time[…]

Thu, 07 Dec 2006:
   W124InstCluster, comment by RichOwen

Thanks for the article. Do you know if the same method will work on a 1987 560SL? I've got a cracked speedometer glass[…]

Wed, 15 Nov 2006:
   RunAwayDiesel, comment by 24-159-234-123.dhcp.mdsn.wi.charter.com(unregistered user)

Be VERY careful changing oil in the 606 Diesel. If you pour in the oil and try starting it too soon, the oil can be suck[…]

Sat, 11 Nov 2006:
   OilFilter2, comment by SandyBack

To reset service indicator proceed as follows, 1) Insert ignition key & turn to position 2 IMMEDIATELY press "[…]

Wed, 08 Nov 2006:
   W123Evaporator, comment by 115.28.240.220.dynamic.dsl.comindico.com.au(unregistered user)

Excellent!Sehr Gut!Ovo je za cistu desetku!********

Tue, 07 Nov 2006:
   Trans7226Fluid, comment by 193.25.116.40(unregistered user)

The handbook for my C180 '97 states that the car will change up more slowly when the ENGINE OIL is cold to facilitate qu[…]

Mon, 30 Oct 2006:
   W123DoorLock, comment by cache-ntc-ab09.proxy.aol.com(unregistered user)

the best way to prevent this happening, is to squirt WD40 into your outside door locks every 6 months. I am a retired l[…]

   W123SeatRepair, comment by cache-ntc-ac09.proxy.aol.com(unregistered user)

I recently bought a pristine '79 240D. The old lady I bought it from said she never had anyone on the passenger seat. T[…]

   W123FuelTank, comment by cache-ntc-ab06.proxy.aol.com(unregistered user)

as a submarine vereran, qualified on a wwII diesel electric boat, you learn to love the smell of diesel as a matter of s[…]

Sat, 28 Oct 2006:
   OilFilter1, comment by ip68-4-159-26.oc.oc.cox.net(unregistered user)

My 1998 SLK has the procedure in the owner's manual on how to reset the service interval. Same for a 1998 ML320.

Mon, 23 Oct 2006:
   M119OilGuides, comment by cpe-70-116-134-108.houston.res.rr.com(unregistered user)

Super instructions and pictures. This will sure help when I do my S420. Thanks. Jim

Sat, 21 Oct 2006:
   M104WireHarness, comment by adsl-34-43-16.asm.bellsouth.net(unregistered user)

Thanks for directing me to www.darksidemotoring.com. In addition, I will call Fastlane for a quote. Also, the throttle[…]

Fri, 20 Oct 2006:
   M117TimingChain, comment by sl-cpl-1-0.sprintlink.net(unregistered user)

New chain. Old sprockets. Are you on crack? This is not like a V-Belt and sheeve. Ones rubber, and ones steel. This is m[…]

Mon, 16 Oct 2006:
   W124AudioAmp, comment by mail.innovation.CA(unregistered user)

Yes, the factory alarm is still functional. I put my sub in the trunk as well. I'll post some new pics when I can.[…]

Sun, 15 Oct 2006:
   SwitchRefurb, comment by adsl-75-18-226-114.dsl.pltn13.sbcglobal.net(unregistered user)

When I bought a 1984 300D this summer the hazards were dead, and 2000 miles later the turn signals as well. Following th[…]

Wed, 11 Oct 2006:
   W124BrakePads, comment by pat.fw08nat.dot.ca.gov(unregistered user)

The only problem I see is that you are pushing the dirty fluid back to the master cylinder when you push the piston in w[…]

Sun, 08 Oct 2006:
   M112M113CPS, comment by cache-los-ad03.proxy.aol.com(unregistered user)

on ml it is easier to remove the left hand wheel arch inner moulding

Sun, 01 Oct 2006:
   EngineControls, comment by 190.47.44.19(unregistered user)

Very well explained, excellent!!! we need these kind of comments. :)

Thu, 28 Sep 2006:
   W124Keyless, comment by 71-215-238-22.mpls.qwest.net(unregistered user)

Hey is the instal the same for remote start?

Wed, 27 Sep 2006:
   PsFluidFlush, comment by Gr8Fuk

i own a 1992 400 se I'M leaking power steering fluid from under the pump area i took off the pully and seen fluid leakin[…]

Sun, 24 Sep 2006:
   W124Radiator, comment by ChipJ

This was very helpful. I would add that you need to have the car on ramps to access the engine block drain, which you w[…]

Mon, 18 Sep 2006:
   AcDiags, comment by 12.44.49.50(unregistered user)

Helps in the understanding of some intermittant problems I am having on 1994 E320.

Fri, 15 Sep 2006:
   OM617CalToFed, comment by cache-ntc-ad07.proxy.aol.com(unregistered user)

REPLACE THE CAMSHAFT DIY, TIE UP THE CAMSHAFT GEAR AND TAPE THE CAM WASHER TO THE CAM AND FILL THE HOLE FOR THE CHAIN D[…]

Wed, 13 Sep 2006:
   W108Subframe, comment by web.cict.info(unregistered user)

Hi Mike, Thanks for your well documented repair report! I am planning to change these Mounts on my 1966 230S W111. […]

Tue, 12 Sep 2006:
   W124BlowerMotor, comment by 212.159.203.213(unregistered user)

Praise indeed to both of you, It didn't save me any time, but a lot of money. I found though that at least in my case, i[…]

Wed, 30 Aug 2006:
   M104HeadGasket, comment by host81-154-39-79.range81-154.btcentralplus.com(unregistered user)

Great posting have just replaced the head gasket on my m104 3.2 . Had trouble fitting the timing cover top cover , my he[…]

Thu, 24 Aug 2006:
   M103TimingCoverReseal, comment by pD9E33174.dip.t-dialin.net(unregistered user)

This is Thomas from Germany.... I did the job in about 2 hours easy. The most time consuming was the cleaning. I sugge[…]

Tue, 22 Aug 2006:
   R129IgnitionSwitch, comment by 118.reserved.callplus.net.nz(unregistered user)

Thanks for the VERY imformative break down of the removal of the switch. THANKYOU. The problem I have is the steering[…]

Tue, 15 Aug 2006:
   W124BallJoint, comment by host-152-53-21-67.ccvn.com(unregistered user)

You my friend are a smart, patient and Brave man ! That looked SCARY..tells me some things are worth paying for as you g[…]

Sat, 29 Jul 2006:
   DoItYourSelf, comment by WebMaster

This is a place for comments only. Nobody answers questions here...that's what the Shop Forum is for!!!

Tue, 25 Jul 2006:
   W124Stereo, comment by Moneyman65

Thank you very much. I bought a w124 1986 300E for my son and the right rear speaker was out. The guy at the local car a[…]

Mon, 24 Jul 2006:
   W126GuideRod, comment by adsl-70-248-62-125.dsl.rcsntx.swbell.net(unregistered user)

i call this assembly the castor joints because this is where the castor is adjusted others call it the brake reaction jo[…]

Wed, 19 Jul 2006:
   M103ValveSeals, comment by static-195-248-122-246.adsl.hotchilli.net(unregistered user)

This is very clear and well-written advice. Thank you the effort.

Wed, 12 Jul 2006:
   W124ShiftKnob, comment by adsl-75-24-246-150.dsl.irvnca.sbcglobal.net(unregistered user)

Well, i did find a chrome surround on Ebay, but I only had to pay $15.99 for it ( and only $4.99 shipping too !) Try an […]

Tue, 11 Jul 2006:
   W140DoorCheck, comment by h4605079c.area3.spcsdns.net(unregistered user)

Thanks, I found your instructions right on and easy to follow. Saved my $300 for sure. Really appreciate you taking th[…]

Mon, 26 Jun 2006:
   OM617TimingChainStretch, comment by d205-206-94-201.abhsia.telus.net(unregistered user)

I didn't find the 'explanation incomprehensible', But I have the cover off and am looking at the job... so it works for[…]

Fri, 12 May 2006:
   W124ShiftBushings, comment by etcb01-00-bnwkga-69-164-212-184.atlaga.adelphia.net(unregistered user)

One question, was the clip pressed in under compression? The dual cone bushing was cake to put in, the retaining clip wa[…]

   M119DistCapRotor, comment by c-69-181-40-227.hsd1.ca.comcast.net(unregistered user)

Thankyou Finally something I could do that saved me money and time.

Sat, 22 Apr 2006:
   OM606BlockHeater, comment by 24-182-235-139.dhcp.stls.mo.charter.com(unregistered user)

I paid $72 at the dealer for the cord, rather than going for an aftermarket replica, and I'm glad I did. The factory […]

Sun, 02 Apr 2006:
   ServiceCDRun, comment by cache-dtc-ae09.proxy.aol.com(unregistered user)

I upgraded to sp2 and adobe 6+ somewhere it clashed. I am running Adobe 5 and have checked "allow ? content to run&[…]

Sat, 01 Apr 2006:
   OM601InjPumpOilLeak, comment by ca208-ch03-bl10.il-chicago0.sa.earthlink.net(unregistered user)

I bookmrkd this to show to my mechanic (husband). An old street rodder, he's fallen in love with MBs after an F150 4 x4[…]

Tue, 21 Mar 2006:
   PrimerPump, comment by 207-224-52-192.hlrn.qwest.net(unregistered user)

how would I know if my primer pump needs to be replaced […]

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