Replacing old for new

[rikvdub]

Hello all, as some of you know i only just got my 2001 SLK 230 on Saturday. And as of this over the few days of driving it I started to notice some things needed attention. So after hours of reading up on several forums and websites I made a list of things that I want to replace.

Some of the items I’m replacing are purely just old for new however some parts actually no longer work. So I got myself down to Mercedes this morning as I believe that the car ONLY deserves “genuine” parts. So now with an empty wallet and pockets my boot is filled with jobs for this weekend.

Below is the list of all the parts my local Mercedes dealer supplied me with.

Drive belt kit
Engine mount (x2)
Gearbox mount
Air filter
Fuel filter
Cabin filter
Air mass sensor
Ignition coil
HT leads
Spark plugs
Gearbox sump gasket
Gearbox sump plug
Gearbox sump copper washer
Gearbox sump
Gearbox filter
Bosch aero wiper blades
Castrol SYNTRAX longlife gear oil
BLUE anti freeze
Engine flush
Radiation flush
Engine oil additive
Fuel additive (injector cleaner)
Boot lift struts x2
Heater blower motor
Heater blower resistor

These items I had replaced yesterday due to the oil light going on and off.......

Engine Oil level sender
Engine Oil level O ring
Engine Lower oil sump
Engine oil sump sealant
Engine Oil filter
5w30 fully synthetic oil

My next few weekends will il be sorting my next list that is to renew and replace front and rear pads and discs along with new brake lines and brake fluid.

Then I’m going to fit a new suspension kit (30mm lower) along with new suspension mounts.

Then after all that I’m just left to service the roof mechanism and change the hydraulic fluid.

Finally my jobs will be DONE!! thank you to everyone who has written a “how to” in regards to the work that I’m carrying out. I don’t if most helpful and if it wasn’t for you guys I’d be paying someone to do it. So again a massive thank you all

Rik

 

[vtaylor78]

Good luck with it all , it’s a big list.

 

[JBell]

Then I’m going to fit a new suspension kit (30mm lower) along with new suspension mounts.

Hunter 4 wheel alignment as well??

 

[rikvdub]

Hunter 4 wheel alignment as well??

Yes mate, I forgot this but this I will have done once I have the new wheels and tyres for it. I was going to do it after the suspension but think it would be better once wheels are on as the wheels are 18” where as at the minute I o my have 16’s.

 

[peterws1957]

Hello all, as some of you know i only just got my 2001 SLK 230 on Saturday. And as of this over the few days of driving it I started to notice some things needed attention. So after hours of reading up on several forums and websites I made a list of things that I want to replace.

Some of the items I’m replacing are purely just old for new however some parts actually no longer work. So I got myself down to Mercedes this morning as I believe that the car ONLY deserves “genuine” parts. So now with an empty wallet and pockets my boot is filled with jobs for this weekend.

Below is the list of all the parts my local Mercedes dealer supplied me with.

Drive belt kit
Engine mount (x2)
Gearbox mount
Air filter
Fuel filter
Cabin filter
Air mass sensor
Ignition coil
HT leads
Spark plugs
Gearbox sump gasket
Gearbox sump plug
Gearbox sump copper washer
Gearbox sump
Gearbox filter
Bosch aero wiper blades
Castrol SYNTRAX longlife gear oil
BLUE anti freeze
Engine flush
Radiation flush
Engine oil additive
Fuel additive (injector cleaner)
Boot lift struts x2
Heater blower motor
Heater blower resistor

These items I had replaced yesterday due to the oil light going on and off.......

Engine Oil level sender
Engine Oil level O ring
Engine Lower oil sump
Engine oil sump sealant
Engine Oil filter
5w30 fully synthetic oil

My next few weekends will il be sorting my next list that is to renew and replace front and rear pads and discs along with new brake lines and brake fluid.

Then I’m going to fit a new suspension kit (30mm lower) along with new suspension mounts.

Then after all that I’m just left to service the roof mechanism and change the hydraulic fluid.

Finally my jobs will be DONE!! thank you to everyone who has written a “how to” in regards to the work that I’m carrying out. I don’t if most helpful and if it wasn’t for you guys I’d be paying someone to do it. So again a massive thank you all

Rik

Going to keep you busy that lot. Would have been interesting to see how much an MB dealer would have quoted for the work.

 

[JBell]

Going to keep you busy that lot. Would have been interesting to see how much an MB dealer would have quoted for the work.

Probably more than the car is worth!!!!!

 

[A.J.]

Probably more than the car is worth!!!!!

In cash value probably yes, in personal satisfaction probably no

 

[Wighty]

I think we are going to need pictures of all this work . For future reference MB Grangemouth give healthy discounts on parts and deliver for £5 .

 

[CB1141]

I've just joined the forum and reading some of the older posts yours being one of them. In your list of things to do I notice 2 boot struts I have a 1997 SLK and the boot keeps closing by itself so my thoughts are that there is no longer enough fluid inside the struts for them to do their job. My question is how difficult was it to change the struts for new ones bearing in mind that I am not a real mechanic.

 

[mioba]

The OP hasnt been on the forum since he posted, so I doubt you will get an answer.

Boot struts are not that difficult. Usually a circlip type holding them on each end.

You will need a broom or such to prop the lid otherwise the heavy thing will fall down on your head/hands with thr struts removed.

You may also need to to remive some springs.

Get genuine for what its worth.

 

[grahamcol]

Boot strut replacement is a doddle. We did it in about 15 mins on my mate's R170 with me holding up the boot lid