What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

[Craiglxviii]

Interesting! Going chrome rather than some kind of ceramic Craig? We have our hose making mandrels hard chrome plated , of course they are quite big (up to 10” diameter) and 100 feet long so for our needs that is economically viable, ceramic wouldn’t. Just thinking out loud really

It’s just replacement of what’s already on the part John. Standard hydraulic piston 250ba spec hard chrome. I figured looking for a different coating might impinge in the ability of the o rings to seal effectively on it.

 

[John Laidlaw]

It’s just replacement of what’s already on the part John. Standard hydraulic piston 250ba spec hard chrome. I figured looking for a different coating might impinge in the ability of the o rings to seal effectively on it.

You’re probably right there...

 

[Linuus]

Oil change with pela 6000 on my S210

Next step fix the display with dead pixels...


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[bembo449]

and put some petrol in

 

[nicholas15]

Do you know what was used on the roof mechanism? I have been using silicon spray rather than "oil" but would be interested to know if there is anything better.

Used Gummi Pflege Stift- recommended by someone on the forum. Purchased last year through e-bay. Has a "roll-on sponge" applicator whihc makes it easy and clean to use.

 

[LostKiwi]

Next step fix the display with dead pixels...

http://www.akspeedo.com/mercedes-lcd-pixel-repair-shop.php

Did my 210 using the non-bonded kit and been perfect ever since.

 

[flowrider]

Used Gummi Pflege Stift- recommended by someone on the forum. Purchased last year through e-bay. Has a "roll-on sponge" applicator whihc makes it easy and clean to use.

I also use Gummi Pflege on the rubber sills, i thought you meant you had the roof mechanism lubricated too.

 

[John Laidlaw]

Parked the stinky salt covered thing at the airport....
See it again in a few days then.......wait for it.....summer tyres going on....q beast from the east 3 x 100

 

[Wighty]

I think you'll find they have the internet in Wales now!

Just got back from sunny Wales , you were right , but I didn't use it

 

[nicholas15]

I also use Gummi Pflege on the rubber sills, i thought you meant you had the roof mechanism lubricated too.

Yes I did, but not sure what they used - some spray while roof was in motion.

 

[daveenty]

Gave the white one a quick clean up after the bad weather we've had.

Noticed a little dampness on the offside front wheel then realised, after wiping it with my finger, it was where a tom cat had been "leaving it's mark". I absolutely stunk of cat for ages afterwards.

 

[AMGeed]

^
I bet that cat was called a few names!

 

[Wighty]

Gave the white one a quick clean up after the bad weather we've had.

Noticed a little dampness on the offside front wheel then realised, after wiping it with my finger, it was where a tom cat had been "leaving it's mark". I absolutely stunk of cat for ages afterwards.

Why on all that is holy did you sniff your finger

 

[daveenty]

^
I bet that cat was called a few names!

And none of them endearing

Why on all that is holy did you sniff your finger

I didn't have to. Just disturbing it was enough to make in pungent. Luckily I had rubber gloves on...

 

[McDonald]

Today I got my car out of the garage after almost six months hibernation. It sprang into life without hesitation and my spirits lifted. I stopped at the first petrol station to let the tyres down to their correct pressure, then cruised 20 miles just for the joy of it. All winter I've been driving my late father's Peugeot 206. It's a fine little runaround but not much fun. The pleasure I get from my 230 is irrational but unquestionable.
I've done some serious shopping for cleaning materials and will enjoy finding out just how shiny the car can get, but not until the mercury starts rising. Warm sunny days are surely coming.

 

[00slk]

Finished fitting the new handbrake shoe retaining springs.

 

[bembo449]

nipped to fetch a paper in the 216 this morning , come to work in the 221 this evening , I hope to find time to clean both this week

 

[McDonald]

Today I drove 40 miles, then pulled into a random MOT station near work. Two Mercedes dealers couldn't fit it in until April. The random station booked it in for this afternoon. Weirdly, when I put the key in the ignition the horn went off. I assumed the immobiliser had kicked in, so removed the key, closed all the doors, locked it. After a moment I unlocked (using the remote), put the key in the ignition - the horn blasted again but on turning the key, the engine started. Clearly I couldn't drive away with the horn blaring so I've left it at the garage. I thinks it's strange that the whole thing happens on the garage forecourt after a long drive. I'm just glad it didn't happen in the middle of nowhere.

Fingers crossed for the MOT.

 

[A.J.]

Today I drove 40 miles, then pulled into a random MOT station near work. Two Mercedes dealers couldn't fit it in until April. The random station booked it in for this afternoon. Weirdly, when I put the key in the ignition the horn went off. I assumed the immobiliser had kicked in, so removed the key, closed all the doors, locked it. After a moment I unlocked (using the remote), put the key in the ignition - the horn blasted again but on turning the key, the engine started. Clearly I couldn't drive away with the horn blaring so I've left it at the garage. I thinks it's strange that the whole thing happens on the garage forecourt after a long drive. I'm just glad it didn't happen in the middle of nowhere.

Fingers crossed for the MOT.

Thats paying you back for not using an MB stealership

 

[PovertySpec]

I couldn't drive away with the horn blaring

Why ever not?