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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 02:18 AM
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Hi everybody.
I just moved to Seattle from the UK. I've been here just 5 weeks but tonight got my priorities sorted and picked upa Black 02 C32.
I think i got a fantastic price- $17999 from a Dealer. has 78k on the clock and is pretty mint all round. No Nav but most of the other essentials.

So it was cheap and i expected a few problems, but was prepared for that due to the price.

After about 45 mins on the Freeway i nailed it and there was nothing there. tried again and the same. 5 minutes later power was back. off freeway and from stoplight and it was at full power.
From reading a few threads looks like it could be the I/C pump?
Does that sound right and what is the price to replace at Merc dealer?

Gearchanges seem a little clunky and at low speed seems to hiccup a little in the box. more threads seem to suggestion contamination in the fluid in the Trans. Sound right?
can i just get a transmission fluid change for this and do i need to change the Rad to stop further contamination?

Any advice greatly appreciated.
I sold my CLK 55 in the UK and am thrilled to have a C32 for something different :-)
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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welcome to the forum.

$5-600 to replace i/c pump from the dealership usually.

while fixing the i/c pump just have them test for gylcol contamination.
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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Welcome to the club. What frank said is right, just do that...

C32's usually have clunkey shifts though, so it could just be the car.
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 02:51 PM
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dang, that sounds like a pretty darn good price.. welcome to Seattle
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 11:59 PM
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Ok off to get the IC changed then..

Thanks for the welcome.
Plan to take it into Merc on Monday/Tuesday and get it looked at then.
Fingers crossed.
Will let you know how i get on.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by simeonp
Thanks for the welcome.
Plan to take it into Merc on Monday/Tuesday and get it looked at then.
Fingers crossed.
Will let you know how i get on.
Congrats on the ride. Good luck with the repairs, and post pics when you get a chance.
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Old Jun 24, 2007 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by simeonp
Hi everybody.
I just moved to Seattle from the UK. I've been here just 5 weeks but tonight got my priorities sorted and picked upa Black 02 C32.
I think i got a fantastic price- $17999 from a Dealer. has 78k on the clock and is pretty mint all round. No Nav but most of the other essentials.

So it was cheap and i expected a few problems, but was prepared for that due to the price.

After about 45 mins on the Freeway i nailed it and there was nothing there. tried again and the same. 5 minutes later power was back. off freeway and from stoplight and it was at full power.
From reading a few threads looks like it could be the I/C pump?
Does that sound right and what is the price to replace at Merc dealer?

Gearchanges seem a little clunky and at low speed seems to hiccup a little in the box. more threads seem to suggestion contamination in the fluid in the Trans. Sound right?
can i just get a transmission fluid change for this and do i need to change the Rad to stop further contamination?

Any advice greatly appreciated.
I sold my CLK 55 in the UK and am thrilled to have a C32 for something different :-)
WELCOME! YOU SHOULD OF READ THRU THIS FORUM AND YOU WOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THE C32 DOES HAVE (POSSIBLE) HOST OF ISSUES THUS BUYING WITH WARRANTY IS ALMOST MANDATORY...BUT LOOK THRU THE FORUM THRU SEARCH AND YOU WILL READ ABOUT CHEAP FIXES ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE MECHANICALLY INCLINED OR SOMEWHAT INCLINE. ENJOY YOUR VEHICLE PROBLEMS OR NOT ITS A FABULOUS CAR IMO!
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 12:13 AM
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Hmm, that sounds worrying...

So many problems huh, sounds worrying. i'll keep my fingers crossed for her then.
The car is in the with Merc today, they toldme they could find no contaminants in the box and confirmed the I/C pump.

looking forward to getting it back tomorrow.

I will do some reading on here and see what's what but i think i bought it at a nice price so feels like i have a few $$ in the bank before i get to annoyed with her :-)
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