DanielDaskalo

Hello,

I recently bought a 2002 Mercedes Benz C240 (imported to the US from Germany).

The funny thing is that im not sure what happened with the previous owner but the tank that holds the fluid for the windshield wipers is not there. The motor isnt even there to run the fluid.

Can anyone give me suggestions on what i need to buy to get this replaced?
Thanks!

slammer111

Maybe in Germany that's an option as opposed to standard equipment? That sounds really weird to be honest.

You'd probably need the tank, pump, hoses to connect the pump to the tank and squirter jets, hoses to the headlight washers (if your car has those equipped), the electrical wires to power the pump and connect to your steering wheel stalk. Does your turn signal stalk have the ability to control the windshield washers? On the W203 you push the end of the turn signal stalk inwards, towards the centre of the steering wheel.

DanielDaskalo

Hello,

No the wiring is there it seems that someone took it out maybe the pump was broke and they never put it back in. There is a hose that runs to the hood and everything else is there. Basically i need an exact parts list like the pump, tank and not sure what else.

HitUpOlas

Take some pictures of your car and what it's lacking, then go to a junk yard with some C-classes and match up what you need.

DanielDaskalo

Didn't even think of that LOL. Stupid me!

Thanks.

tommy

Make sure to check for leaks in the tank/tubes there at the junkyard before paying for them. Don't forget all of the little clamps, brackets, screws, etc. that you'll need - better to get them from a junkyard than a dealership, if they're in good condition - at a dealership, it could cause the total bill to add up quickly.

DanielDaskalo

Tommy,

Thank you. Your advice is highly appreciated.

My mercedes is actually making a tock tock tock sound in the motor and I called mercedes to find out how much it would cost to get it diagnosed. They said $130/hour just for diagnose :S.

They are crazy LOL. I opened a new thread about it see if i can get assistance.

tommy

Daniel, I'll tell this to you now - find a local independent MB specialist. It'll save you a ton of money for things you're not comfortable doing yourself.

DanielDaskalo

Thanks! Do you know any in the bergen county area of New Jersey?

tommy

LOL. Yeah, I sure do. You should add your location to your profile, so that it shows up on your avatar. If I had known, I would have recommended them from the start.

Behind the Fashion Center on Rte. 17 in Paramus is Bell's Service Inc. (they're on Ridgewood Ave.) Phone # is (201) 652-8197. Great service and much more reasonable than Prestige, for example. No free loaners, of course, but there's an Enterprise right on Rte. 17 that is a reasonable walking distance (or they offer free pick-up/drop-off, but it's only a 5-minute walk). Talk to Frank, the manager, he's very helplful; I've used them for years. They're also very mod-friendly, in case you do go down that road.

You should check in the events & gatherings section, we have regional meets in Edison a couple of times a year. Also, while it's mostly blue hairs talking about their 1940 Benzes, the regional MBCA group has some good meetings every so often.

DanielDaskalo

Tommy-Thanks a bunch! Wonder how much they will charge me to diagnose my issue. Guess will see soon! This forum has LOTS of useful information .