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    1974 W115 220 fuelling problem

    Hi One of the fuel hoses on my 74 W115 220 broke recently and I replaced it, along with another hose that looked a bit dodge. Shortly afterwards, the fuel pump started leaking petrol so I replaced that too. All seems to work OK again, except that when the engine is warm and I'm...
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    Further 190E 2.5 Starting Problems

    Hi all, during the winter I had some starting problems with my 190E 2.5-16V, and now the weather is marginally better I've started having a proper look at it. I've changed the spark plugs today and these were particularly black, with the threads indicating that the engine could be flooded...
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    sprinter edc light

    hi there all my 2005 311 cdi recently has edc light on . it first happened a cpl of days ago in the really cold frosty weather (about - 7 i think). the edc light came on but continued to drive. then it started stalling on deceleration and restarts every time .then it got worse it stalled every...
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    S204 C220Cdi Engine Management Faults

    Hi, As a new Mercedes owner, this is my first post on this forum. Unfortunately, it is with a problem. Just five weeks, and less than 2,500 miles, into owning my C220CDi SE Estate, it managed to break down on me!! Pulled into Heston Services, M4 east bound, for a coffee. 10 minutes...
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    BP Ultimate 102 Octane

    I have recenty seen tha BP are now selling "102 Octane" fuel for performance cars, they claim "more power, better torque and less harmful to the enviroment! Its a very interesting read especially the info from "The Engineer" has anybody tried it yet and if so how is it?
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    C180 2001 Engine cuts off

    Hi, I have a C180 2.0 2001 and of late have been having this very peculiar problem of engine cutting off if the fuel tank is half or less! If I keep the fuel gauge above half, it keeps running as normal. Had it checked from a merc expert who diagnosed that there is some sort of fuel pump or...
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    Mercedes Sprinter 2004 311 Cdi

    Hi, I wondered if anyone can advise if I need any specialist tools to replace a high pressure diesel pump on my Mercedes Sprinter. My vehicle is actually in France and I would need to go with all tools / parts etc to carry out the repair. Are there any timing issues or calibration...
  8. turbopete

    fuel problems. help!

    hi. can anyone help me. i have a 1999 E300 turbodiesel. having problems with air getting into the fuel when the engine isnt running. it fills the clear pipe, tank side of the pre filter, with a bubble of air about 1 inch (25mm) or so long. ive changed all 4 clear plastic pipes and seals leading...

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