wrightkarl
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Hi Gents
Wisdom and opinion appreciated, some my recall I'd had some problems already. I bought an 07 SL500 (5.4) a few weeks ago and the problems started there !
I've so far spent £2300 in rebuilt gearbox valve body & conductor plate for the usual problems, it also included a new SAM unit for the suspension as I complained it was a very hard and crashy ride. This apparently was going to fix the problem. It sort of has but mostly hasn't, so currently I have these problems...
The work to date has been done by a local (ish) MB Indie and to date I've alwasy found them very good but this time I'm not getting a warm feeling but my wallett is feeling very cold !
Also apologies for being long winded and not particularly eloquent. Its taken me from 7.30 this morning till 12.55 this afternoon to finally get it written.... work gets in the way !!
Karl
Wisdom and opinion appreciated, some my recall I'd had some problems already. I bought an 07 SL500 (5.4) a few weeks ago and the problems started there !
I've so far spent £2300 in rebuilt gearbox valve body & conductor plate for the usual problems, it also included a new SAM unit for the suspension as I complained it was a very hard and crashy ride. This apparently was going to fix the problem. It sort of has but mostly hasn't, so currently I have these problems...
- The ride is still not right. The rear of the car feels washy and bouncy, almost like its got something loose ! It has been inspected and everything is supposed to be in place and good order. Even to the point that when you give it the beans the back end squirms a bit, often breaking traction, really doesn't feel right or give confidence. The STAR says no faults. The last MOT said the rear nearside tyre was wearing unevenly which I thought was simple geometry but again I'm told its all fixed now with the new SAM unit, how they are connected baffles me (I don't believe it is!)
- A new engine leak from top back right. I was told it was one of the two plastic cam plugs. I've got a mirror and cleaned the area, used the car more and no evidence of it being either of them. I know it leaks as it leaves marks on the drive and when idling it either smells of burning oil or even on one occasion I saw burning oil smoke from it dripping onto the exhaust, not maybe as extreme as it sounds. Try as I might I still cannot see where this leak comes from, its also not been as much of a problem the more I use the car ?? Odd !
- Engine warning light came on the other day. Using my basic ODBII scanner it tells me its a Cam Position Sensor. As far as I can see it has 2 on each back, how the hell do I tell which one or just replace both ? I assume these are the ones at the front of the engine/cam. Looking on U Tube I can only find people referring to ones at the rear of the engine ? So a bit lost. Also whats the difference between the available replacements. £40 to £100 ??
The work to date has been done by a local (ish) MB Indie and to date I've alwasy found them very good but this time I'm not getting a warm feeling but my wallett is feeling very cold !
Also apologies for being long winded and not particularly eloquent. Its taken me from 7.30 this morning till 12.55 this afternoon to finally get it written.... work gets in the way !!
Karl