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  1. Uncle Benz

    Short rattle on start when cold - 2009 SLK280

    At 2009 you are past the chain sprocket wear point. Cam variators can rattle on start up, and the chain tensioner can still go weak. With the engine off and the oil cap removed put a bar on the crank pulley and inch the engine forwards and backwards while watching the chain in the oil filler...
  2. Uncle Benz

    R171 Front suspension replacement

    That’s shocking (forgive the pun) for the time and mileage. There appears to be some corrosion near the break point and also elsewhere on the spring. Damage to the protective coating from the spring compressors or just poor original finish?
  3. Uncle Benz

    SLK 55 Can Bus issues

    First thing I’d look for is water ingress, inside boot and under carpets. Canbus issues are quite often down to water
  4. Uncle Benz

    Suspension flat / Fault code: 'B22/3(Rear level sensor) No signal'

  5. Uncle Benz

    Suspension flat / Fault code: 'B22/3(Rear level sensor) No signal'

    The bags have a solenoid valve on the top that opens when signalled to both allow air in and out. Just running the pump won’t automatically raise the suspension
  6. Uncle Benz

    W213 Brake Judder

    Fwiw I always fit genuine discs and pads. With trade discount the prices are the same as aftermarket
  7. Uncle Benz

    W213 Brake Judder

    I look after a lot of 213 and 205 that have the two piece disc with seperate fluted bell. A lot of the 213 are taxis that have myriad drivers and lots of miles. Haven’t had any issues, but there are special notes about disc handling when fitting. The disc can move on the bell if handled roughly...
  8. Uncle Benz

    Never thought I'd get caught out with scum....

    Be careful about using anything to try to flush it out. The two O rings that seal the timing cover to the engine block are all ageing now, and you don’t want to finish them off. Leave it overnight and hopefully it’ll all rise to the top. Do the header tank removal first, then drain the cooling...
  9. Uncle Benz

    Never thought I'd get caught out with scum....

    Don’t start it. Lots of towels and remove the coolant header tank. Take it away from the car and properly wash it out. The oil floats on top, so as long as you don’t circulate it it will stay out of the engine. You probably know this ;)
  10. Uncle Benz

    2012 W212 E250 CDi estate

    Stock
  11. Uncle Benz

    2012 W212 E250 CDi estate

    Transmission oil heat exchanger
  12. Uncle Benz

    EGR Valve Coolant Leak

    These metal shim gaskets are one time only. If I had a pound for everytime I’ve seen someone re-use and it’s leaked…. The knee-jerk reaction is always to try tightening the bolts more.
  13. Uncle Benz

    C220d 2019 automatic gearbox service interval and cost

    If you find the right place on your dash to look it’ll tell you what service is coming next
  14. Uncle Benz

    C220d 2019 automatic gearbox service interval and cost

    It will come up on the dash as service A/B 7,8 or 9, somewhere between 70,000 and 85,000 miles depending on how ASSYST decides you drive. At my shop it’s circa £360 all in.
  15. Uncle Benz

    EGR Valve Coolant Leak

    Oh dear. Did you use a new gasket? You must use a new gasket. If you re-use the original it will leak. I guarantee it.
  16. Uncle Benz

    M271 evo low fuel pressure

    Misfires on one cylinder or all of them? Partially blocked catalyst?
  17. Uncle Benz

    Suspension flat / Fault code: 'B22/3(Rear level sensor) No signal'

    Definitely wiring next
  18. Uncle Benz

    W210 E280 in limp mode but code wont clear after repair?

    I don’t think that part 2 result is necessarily a problem. The 1 usually indicates an open circuit on a digital meter, and that’s a greater resistance than 20k, so seems ok. It’s the starter interlock test, so it’ll only crank in P or N, so if it cranks fine you don’t have a problem imo.
  19. Uncle Benz

    Odd electrical problem. Mercedes-Benz 2003 C200 Kompressor W203

    They can be recoded by any decent independent specialist with a Star machine
  20. Uncle Benz

    Need service history of my next car

    Hope that helps. It’s a goodun from that in my opinion

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