What Have You Done To Your Merc Today?

RhodieBill

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Did the second ATF Drain & Fill. Also on the next one when I change the Filter and Seal, I've ordered a new Sump aswell as the one on there looks a bit worse for wear, (see photo) and I hear they can start to deteriorate on the inside aswell as the outside.
I just wish I had a Lift to do that as it's not the easiest job with only inches to spare under the car with still 200 odd mls in the damn thing!
Might actually put a stand under it whilst taking off the Bolts.....

(Yes, I can see it has been weeping - doesn't drip anything on the ground though. I cleaned around the Drain with Brake Cleaner - hence it looks dry).

The rest of the underneath doesn't look too bad though.

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Did the second ATF Drain & Fill. Also on the next one when I change the Filter and Seal, I've ordered a new Sump aswell as the one on there looks a bit worse for wear, (see photo) and I hear they can start to deteriorate on the inside aswell as the outside.
I just wish I had a Lift to do that as it's not the easiest job with only inches to spare under the car with still 200 odd mls in the damn thing!
Might actually put a stand under it whilst taking off the Bolts.....

(Yes, I can see it has been weeping - doesn't drip anything on the ground though. I cleaned around the Drain with Brake Cleaner - hence it looks dry).

The rest of the underneath doesn't look too bad though.

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You may need to also change the gearbox electrical connection plug buddy
 

Wighty

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Hi Wighty,

Thanks for the advice.

No, ATF has never been changed. 120,000 miles on the clock. Next job on the list.

Are these the "wire blockers" I need?

I have the car a few months. 3rd owner and first Mercedes owner. So, all new to me.

techman56

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Yep gearbox Oil/filter needs a proper change then , make sure it includes the Torque Converter oil as well .
With your mileage on the M271 engine you are well into camchain problem territory , plenty on google for you to read . Warning sign is a rattle on start up if you are lucky . I also have an M271 :D
 

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Sadly I filled up back in March when it was 117.9p and have been averaging 6 miles a week ever since. Could have saved myself a Tenner :rolleyes::)
That’s hindsight for you buddy :D
 

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Hi Wighty,

Thanks for the advice.

No, ATF has never been changed. 120,000 miles on the clock. Next job on the list.

Are these the "wire blockers" I need?

I have the car a few months. 3rd owner and first Mercedes owner. So, all new to me.

techman56

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What about a diff oil change for the old girl , that won’t have been done and maybe the often overlooked supercharger oil as well . Both cheap diy jobs
 

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Will do. Thank you.

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Sadly I filled up back in March when it was 117.9p and have been averaging 6 miles a week ever since. Could have saved myself a Tenner :rolleyes::)
I only needed some due to two trips to the office and one to our datacentre. If it had been properly empty could have squeezed another 20 litres almost...
 

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Washed it, dust everywhere

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Just finished waxing the bonnet on the R172, looked at my watch and saw it was just past 2.00 am so I thought I'd better stop... It's nice and cool in the garage later on in the evening. Before anyone comments, I don't wear my watch when polishing or waxing...
 

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Washed it again, the dust is horrendous at the moment
 

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Washed it again, the dust is horrendous at the moment

Is that sand though, ours is sand and it's a bit like washing it down with emery paper. :(

The other issue at the moment is Poo, if you don't spot it straight away the sun bakes it on hard. With the Sea Gulls present diet, no soft foods like Chips, that also is quite abrasive. You no doubt have the same issues :rolleyes:
 

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Missing it............:(.........But it's in good hands ;)
 

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I find if you do a quick ton down the M/way it blows it off....
You're aware of my dusting then ;)

Been for a quick blast to Leeds and back this moaning, very pleasant top down drive :cool:
 


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