KnightErrant
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- Your Mercedes
- CLK 230K W208 facelift
I've had my 1999 CLK230K coupe (facelift model) for 8 years and I'm still delighted with it. However, with 110,000 miles creeping up I'm wondering whether I should try to solve the bag-o-nails noise I get when starting. It's been like this for the last 3 or so years and not getting any worse. To be honest, I don't even notice it when I start the car with the doors and windows shut. But if I'm nearby when 'er indoors takes the car out, the noise sends a shiver right down my spine. I took it to the local German car specialist a year ago and he charged me £45 to grease the starter pinion and flywheel ring gear. This made it a little quieter at the time, but it's now just as bad as ever. Any suggestions?