Noob question: Shutting doors=Difficult
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Noob question: Shutting doors=Difficult
I just picked up my 1999 CLK 430 the other day. This is the wife's car, but I will also be driving it a lot. I noticed a couple things.
1) Shutting the door is very difficult
Is it due to the air tight characteristic of the car or is it a door seal issue? Is this normal?
2) The driver's seat is squeaky due to a trim piece surrounding the seatbelt (female side). Is there a quick fix for this?
3) Are there any issues I should be worried about since the car is near the 46k mile mark?
4) When do you guys typically change your timing belt? Is there an interference issue with the valve train so that if the timing belt goes, the engine will bend valves (common on Audi's)?
5) Any other suggestions for a noob?
Oh ya, the previous owner had the AMG badging put on the rear. Is that a no-no in the eyes of true MB enthusiasts since it's not a real AMG tuned car?
Thanks!
1) Shutting the door is very difficult
Is it due to the air tight characteristic of the car or is it a door seal issue? Is this normal?
2) The driver's seat is squeaky due to a trim piece surrounding the seatbelt (female side). Is there a quick fix for this?
3) Are there any issues I should be worried about since the car is near the 46k mile mark?
4) When do you guys typically change your timing belt? Is there an interference issue with the valve train so that if the timing belt goes, the engine will bend valves (common on Audi's)?
5) Any other suggestions for a noob?
Oh ya, the previous owner had the AMG badging put on the rear. Is that a no-no in the eyes of true MB enthusiasts since it's not a real AMG tuned car?
Thanks!
Last edited by NeedforSleep; Sep 3, 2003 at 12:33 AM.
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Re: Noob question: Shutting doors=Difficult
Originally posted by NeedforSleep
I just picked up my 1999 CLK 430 the other day. This is the wife's car, but I will also be driving it a lot. I noticed a couple things.
1) Shutting the door is very difficult
Is it due to the air tight characteristic of the car or is it a door seal issue? Is this normal?
2) The driver's seat is squeaky due to a trim piece surrounding the seatbelt (female side). Is there a quick fix for this?
3) Are there any issues I should be worried about since the car is near the 46k mile mark?
4) When do you guys typically change your timing belt? Is there an interference issue with the valve train so that if the timing belt goes, the engine will bend valves (common on Audi's)?
5) Any other suggestions for a noob?
Thanks!
I just picked up my 1999 CLK 430 the other day. This is the wife's car, but I will also be driving it a lot. I noticed a couple things.
1) Shutting the door is very difficult
Is it due to the air tight characteristic of the car or is it a door seal issue? Is this normal?
2) The driver's seat is squeaky due to a trim piece surrounding the seatbelt (female side). Is there a quick fix for this?
3) Are there any issues I should be worried about since the car is near the 46k mile mark?
4) When do you guys typically change your timing belt? Is there an interference issue with the valve train so that if the timing belt goes, the engine will bend valves (common on Audi's)?
5) Any other suggestions for a noob?
Thanks!
2.) that has been an issue for older CLKs... i think '01 & '02 CLKs don't have that problem.
3.) its hard to say, if it will break, it will break... there is no predicting it... but I suggest chaning window regulator/motors, A/C blower seems to be a typical problem
4.) I think it is still early for timing belt change
5.) enjoy your new CLK...
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Re: Noob question: Shutting doors=Difficult
Originally posted by NeedforSleep
Oh ya, the previous owner had the AMG badging put on the rear. Is that a no-no in the eyes of true MB enthusiasts since it's not a real AMG tuned car?
Oh ya, the previous owner had the AMG badging put on the rear. Is that a no-no in the eyes of true MB enthusiasts since it's not a real AMG tuned car?
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Re: Re: Noob question: Shutting doors=Difficult
Originally posted by mmgrad
then just debadge that...
then just debadge that...
But with the car being 5yrs old, won't the paint be a little different once the old badging is removed?
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Re: Re: Re: Noob question: Shutting doors=Difficult
Originally posted by NeedforSleep
Ahhh....Good idea.
But with the car being 5yrs old, won't the paint be a little different once the old badging is removed?
Ahhh....Good idea.
But with the car being 5yrs old, won't the paint be a little different once the old badging is removed?
If you do notice some fade... then, stick some double sided tape on there and re-mount the badge...
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Noob question: Shutting doors=Difficult
Originally posted by mmgrad
as long as the car was garaged, washed and waxed regularly, there shouldn't be any fade in the paint...
If you do notice some fade... then, stick some double sided tape on there and re-mount the badge...
as long as the car was garaged, washed and waxed regularly, there shouldn't be any fade in the paint...
If you do notice some fade... then, stick some double sided tape on there and re-mount the badge...
Needforsleep, welcome to the boards and congrats on the 430.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Noob question: Shutting doors=Difficult
Originally posted by Samoan_Ridah
Danny, you always have the answers.
Danny, you always have the answers.
