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    Big job to repair corroded exhaust mounts?

    Hi folks, 2003 W211. Left-hand exhaust pipe mount has broken. Also the cross brace (between rear sections of left and right pipes). Corrosion is the problem. Need to drop it into my indie Merc-man. Anyone able to comment about how difficult or costly this job might be? Is there...
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    W211 Cigarette Lighter Not Working

    Hi there, I have a 2003 W211. The cigarette lighter has recently stopped working. I suspect it's a fuse. I've checked the fuses in the boot, and they're all fine. User's manual says there's another fuse panel at the left end of the dashboard. Firstly, I'm wondering if that should be the...
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    Would radio on for 3 hrs run battery flat?

    Hi, Was cleaning the car at the weekend with the radio turned on. Volume was quite high so I could still hear it with the windows up. It was turned on for three hours, and the engine wasn't running. Afterwards, the battery wouldn't turn the starter motor when I turned the key in the ignition...
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    Ethylene or Propylene Glycol?

    Hi folks, I'd like to check the concentration of my coolant to ensure I've protection during this cold weather. I've seen the simple devices that syringe out a sample of coolant and indicate the temperature to which the coolant will provide protection. However, they seem to cater for two...
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    What's involved in Service G+ for W211?

    Hi, My 2003 W211 is telling me it's due for a Service G+ in 300 km. It's the first service that it needs since I bought it from a MB dealer about 15 months ago. Can anyone tell me what work should be done as part of a G+? What sort of price should I expect to pay for a main dealer to carry it...


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