What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

[littlebrooklyn]

I drove the car in S mode instead of C mode today for the first time. Have to say it was nice being able to beat everyone off at the traffic lights for a change

 

[Craiglxviii]

I drove the car in S mode instead of C mode today for the first time. Have to say it was nice being able to beat everyone off at the traffic lights for a change

You can do the same in C just by pressing harder

 

[Wighty]

Just reappeared from under the car after doing a 5g ATF drain and new filter on the CLK . It was fiddly working on your back with very little space , but it was a nice sunny day to get it all done . I read the DIY section first there is a good thread about the 722.6 transmission . I sheeted the whole area of the drive with a big absorbent pad first which payed dividends when I spilt some oil getting the sump pan off . I used nearly a whole can of brake cleaner getting the pan clean and sparkly again along with the magnet . The new filter went in OK but it took a minute to realise that it goes in at a slight angle because the recess for the tab on the filter isn't square with the hole for the filter neck . The new gasket fitted nicely and held on while I manoevered the pan back into place , the pressure is off then when you get two bolts and spacers back in place to hold the pan up so you can get some feeling back into your arm . I torqued all the sump pan nuts to 8nm and the drain plug to 25nm with a new washer . This should have been to only 20nm but I miss read the wrench in the dark under the car , I ummed and aahed about releasing it and doing it back up to 20nm but thought if I've done any damage I might as well leave it (any advice about this ???) .
All in all a fiddly job but made easier by reading up in advance and having the right tools .
I had suctioned out some ATF and replaced it a few months ago so what came out was in good condition , it was more about changing the filter so I didn't worry about the torque converter being drained . All I need now is for FedEx to deliver my 4 litres of ATF tomorrow so I can replace the 3.5 litres I drained off .
Took 2 hours and cost £50 for Fuchs Titan 4134 and Merc filter,gasket and sump washer .

 

[Craiglxviii]

I'm pondering whether or not to fit a lift in my new garage... I'd only want one that raises up 18-24". Hmmmmm.

 

[Wighty]

I'm pondering whether or not to fit a lift in my new garage... I'd only want one that raises up 18-24". Hmmmmm.

How much we talking for that ?

 

[Lord_Lucan]

I'm pondering whether or not to fit a lift in my new garage... I'd only want one that raises up 18-24". Hmmmmm.

Do it!

 

[Lord_Lucan]

New pad and discs on the front end to hopefully cure the judder when braking.

 

[Craiglxviii]

How much we talking for that ?

I have zero idea so far! It won't be on day 1, that's for sure- I have many other priorities beforehand- but I would like to easily be able to do my own ATF and oil changes. I'm guessing £1500 or so.

Right now I'm pondering where my centre lathe and workbench will go. I have a mini machine shop and electronics bay to set up.

And... all that doesn't include the BMW R75/ Dnepr sidecar combination I have in bits awaiting restoration.

 

[Wighty]

I have zero idea so far! It won't be on day 1, that's for sure- I have many other priorities beforehand- but I would like to easily be able to do my own ATF and oil changes. I'm guessing £1500 or so.

Right now I'm pondering where my centre lathe and workbench will go. I have a mini machine shop and electronics bay to set up.

And... all that doesn't include the BMW R75/ Dnepr sidecar combination I have in bits awaiting restoration.

I'm sure your other half and I would say you need to complete some of the other jobs first .

 

[Craiglxviii]

I'm sure your other half and I would say you need to complete some of the other jobs first .

They're mainly my jobs! Moving house, laying laminate in the kitchen/ diner/ hall, building a castor dolly to store the trailer on end, boarding out the garage roof space and destoring the trailer, painting the garage white and setting up workshop, setting up home interweb network- might have need for a server, Mr Foti..?

 

[Lord_Lucan]

Just reappeared from under the car after doing a 5g ATF drain and new filter on the CLK . It was fiddly working on your back with very little space , but it was a nice sunny day to get it all done . I read the DIY section first there is a good thread about the 722.6 transmission . I sheeted the whole area of the drive with a big absorbent pad first which payed dividends when I spilt some oil getting the sump pan off . I used nearly a whole can of brake cleaner getting the pan clean and sparkly again along with the magnet . The new filter went in OK but it took a minute to realise that it goes in at a slight angle because the recess for the tab on the filter isn't square with the hole for the filter neck . The new gasket fitted nicely and held on while I manoevered the pan back into place , the pressure is off then when you get two bolts and spacers back in place to hold the pan up so you can get some feeling back into your arm . I torqued all the sump pan nuts to 8nm and the drain plug to 25nm with a new washer . This should have been to only 20nm but I miss read the wrench in the dark under the car , I ummed and aahed about releasing it and doing it back up to 20nm but thought if I've done any damage I might as well leave it (any advice about this ???) .
All in all a fiddly job but made easier by reading up in advance and having the right tools .
I had suctioned out some ATF and replaced it a few months ago so what came out was in good condition , it was more about changing the filter so I didn't worry about the torque converter being drained . All I need now is for FedEx to deliver my 4 litres of ATF tomorrow so I can replace the 3.5 litres I drained off .
Took 2 hours and cost £50 for Fuchs Titan 4134 and Merc filter,gasket and sump washer .

Do you intend to check the level once filled or just replace the amount that came out? The reason I ask is that I'm sure Malcolm or someone posted the hot and cold points from the sump in a post. I fashioned my own atf dipstick from the curtain rod type stuff as a belt and braces check up.

 

[Wighty]

Do you intend to check the level once filled or just replace the amount that came out? The reason I ask is that I'm sure Malcolm or someone posted the hot and cold points from the sump in a post. I fashioned my own atf dipstick from the curtain rod type stuff as a belt and braces check up.

I do have an eBay dipstick that I use every year to check levels . I will firstly add the 3.5 litres that came out then go for a drive then recheck hot with engine running and in park

 

[Richard Moakes]

Drove it at 95mph on a public road, and all legal and above board


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[daibevan]

Go on Tell us

 

[Richard Moakes]

Go on Tell us

Isle of Man, no national speed limit


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[Srdl]

I drove the car in S mode instead of C mode today for the first time. Have to say it was nice being able to beat everyone off at the traffic lights for a change

I had an A180d as a courtesy car earlier this year and the difference between C and S was quite significant - much more so than on my E Class.

 

[LostKiwi]

Isle of Man, no national speed limit


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Great isn't it... did 140 down the mountain in an S3 a few years back...

 

[John Laidlaw]

If the ferry wasn't so damned expensive I'd be heading over!

 

[00slk]

If the ferry wasn't so damned expensive I'd be heading over!

John, you need to move to the Fenlands..................

 

[00slk]

I hardly ever get bird poo on the 55, so washing by hand is fairly easy, so What was wrong with the birds yesterday with targeting my car , think they were bored with the neighbours cars .......