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[TheBoy]

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You do really. Like all Merc owners, you know its under that large metal panel that extends from the windscreen forward to the headlights...  ...that access panel that nice man in Mercedes Benz overalls uses to "do things".

I've never looked for it ......  and mine is a plastic panel  As for Merc overalls.......... I'm not paying £100+ an hour labour rates when there are independants out there 

Well, exactly, you have a man to do that sort of grubby thing

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

.... thermostat used to be 2 bolts a stat a gasket and some red glug .not now.. its a bleeding day job 

I had a 1700 diseasal Astra, and its thermostat was a 20 min job including boiling the kettle for a brew ........ I've no idea where my Merc's thermostat is 

You do really. Like all Merc owners, you know its under that large metal panel that extends from the windscreen forward to the headlights...  ...that access panel that nice man in Mercedes Benz overalls uses to "do things".

Mercedes are strange devices. The foot operated handbrake is weird to begin with but actually works quite well.

My CLS came with two batteries. The main one was 96 A/H (I think)...but there was also a 'motorcycle sized' 14 amp battery hidden away underneath.

Weird shit, man.

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

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You do really. Like all Merc owners, you know its under that large metal panel that extends from the windscreen forward to the headlights...  ...that access panel that nice man in Mercedes Benz overalls uses to "do things".

I've never looked for it ......  and mine is a plastic panel  As for Merc overalls.......... I'm not paying £100+ an hour labour rates when there are independants out there 

Absolutely.

[Andy B]

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You do really. Like all Merc owners, you know its under that large metal panel that extends from the windscreen forward to the headlights...  ...that access panel that nice man in Mercedes Benz overalls uses to "do things".

I've never looked for it ......  and mine is a plastic panel  As for Merc overalls.......... I'm not paying £100+ an hour labour rates when there are independants out there 

Well, exactly, you have a man to do that sort of grubby thing

I'll re-phrase that  ..... I've never needed to look for it 

[Andy B]

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Mercedes are strange devices. The foot operated handbrake is weird to begin with but actually works quite well.

My CLS came with two batteries. The main one was 96 A/H (I think)...but there was also a 'motorcycle sized' 14 amp battery hidden away underneath.

Weird shit, man.

Handbrake/parking brake? That's P on the transmission isn't it?

After 18 months I discovered mine has two batteries as well .......... not that I've seen (or looked for) either of them. http://rk.mb-qr.com/en/251/

[TheBoy]

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You do really. Like all Merc owners, you know its under that large metal panel that extends from the windscreen forward to the headlights...  ...that access panel that nice man in Mercedes Benz overalls uses to "do things".

I've never looked for it ......  and mine is a plastic panel  As for Merc overalls.......... I'm not paying £100+ an hour labour rates when there are independants out there 

Well, exactly, you have a man to do that sort of grubby thing

I'll re-phrase that  ..... I've never needed to look for it 

Exactly my point. As a Merc owner, why would you. You have a man that deals with all that stuff

(Applicable to Audi, Beemer, Lexus etc owners as well)

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

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Mercedes are strange devices. The foot operated handbrake is weird to begin with but actually works quite well.

My CLS came with two batteries. The main one was 96 A/H (I think)...but there was also a 'motorcycle sized' 14 amp battery hidden away underneath.

Weird shit, man.

Handbrake/parking brake? That's P on the transmission isn't it?

After 18 months I discovered mine has two batteries as well .......... not that I've seen (or looked for) either of them. http://rk.mb-qr.com/en/251/

Both under the seat.

Easy to get to......or not?

On my CLS the main battery was in the boot. The smaller one on hidden away under the bonnet.

[EMD]

1..Been driving it round town and temp gauge seems lower than the 2.2 and temp not as good.. Then i hit the motorway today and down the needle came to the bottom.. So feel sure thats thermostat jammed open.....Am i Right ?

2..Also Got to get the cam belt done on this.

Where from, and which ones do i get..

Do i need anything else with thermostat..
is it belt tensioners pulleys etc   TIA

Do i get water pump although the timing belt dont drive it like the 2.2 (I Think)

You dont need to change the water pump but if it was me i would .. sounds like your stat and you want the tranfer pipe an housing . Full timing kit inc belt .

ok seen the transfer pipe pics with its 2 .O. rings.. Also need to no where to get that from 

I think i should go on the assumption that the pumps never been changed...is 75 000 time to change then 

Doing mine this weekend. Got all the parts from the dealers on trade club, still a big bill  By Wednesday this week I hope to have it all done then I can go out and play.

cam belt
water pump
wishbones (with poly's)
track rods
steering idler
drop links
rear discs and pads
breathers
cam cover gasket on 246 

Shut up  ive got enough to think about......its a new path of thought when you move over,... thermostat used to be 2 bolts a stat a gasket and some red glug .not now.. its a bleeding day job 

Have you done it yet  You will need some plasters 

[Steve B]

Timing belt from here contitech  £105.12 is that the one

https://www.buypartsby.co.uk/buy/VAUXHALL/OMEGA/3.2/2002/__/48/service-parts/major-service/timing-belts/

[Jimbob]

Got one before Christmas, Eurocarparts were much cheaper, and had the waterpump too

[Steve B]

Got one before Christmas, Eurocarparts were much cheaper, and had the waterpump too

I will go and look jimbob.. Take it there recommended on here and not VX pump..

Who do i go to for the stat and transfer pipe 


Edit yep £95 there for same belt kit 

[Andy B]

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Both under the seat.

I knew where they were, but I have never been inclined to dig them out

Easy to get to......or not?

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It's difficult to even see the main battery, let alone remove it. I believe the seat has to come out & the carpet cutting to remove it ..... obviously fitted before the carpet. A bloke on the Merc forum was quoted £300 for supplying & fitting a battery to his R Class 

[Steve B]

two choice of water pump at europarts  a circoli @ £21.90     KWP@ £26.04    is there a difference 

[Jimbob]

I beleive the KWP is the recommended one, and what I 'had' fitted, the flange is slightly thinner than Oe so requires 3-4mm to be chopped from the bolts.

Pipe - Dealer,
Stat - Ebay, most Ive seen have the GM filed off

[Steve B]

I beleive the KWP is the recommended one, and what I 'had' fitted, the flange is slightly thinner than Oe so requires 3-4mm to be chopped from the bolts.

Pipe - Dealer,
Stat - Ebay, most Ive seen have the GM filed off

Thanks jimbob