04CLK500

I was driving along minding my own business when suddenly the coolant warning came on. It said "Coolant - Visit workshop" and five minutes later the darn radiator fan stated making noise like as if it were a jet engine. Anyways, went to the dealer and they had a look at it. Plus there was a ticking sound on the right side of the engine bay. They say it is a purge valve(??? ??)
So now its been a week since my car is in the shop (the parts - radiator fan - were on back order), and they have no idea why this happened.
Well the good thing is that they gave me an 04 ML350 as a loaner. My dealership is good that way, but hopefully should get my car back soon.

My first problem at 6500kms and hope none more to come. DAMN I miss the V8. The ML 350 seems like a snail!!
Plus it has not even snowed since I got the ML!!!
Watch...the minute i get back my CLK, its gonna snow again!!! MY LUCK!!

Harris

Sorry to hear that.

But I guess you havent driven a ML320 before, if you think the 350 is a snail, well.....all I can say is it is MUCH better than a 320!!!

RJC

The valve is on the drivers side of the car and it does not tick loudly all the time only as the pressure builds to a certain level.
make sure that's what causing the ticking...did your car overheat?

cliffybabe

I had the same thing and it was a problem with the coolant lid

04CLK500

Got the car back, and everything is back to normal. I have to say the my dealership has been nothin but helpful. I would highly recommend them to anyone. I also got a follow up call from the service rep I've owned BMW, Infiniti, Audi, just to name a few, and none did that. They also kept me posted throughout.
Hats off to Silver Arrow Motors in Toronto!
Hopefully I wont have those problems again.
But those damn CLK 55 rims!!! Must resist....must resist!!

Harris

I heard good service from Siver Arrow too. Glad to hear that everything works out well.

CLK55 wheels??? Nah.... Get the 18" multi-piece ones!!

04CLK500

Which ones are those? Plus..I'm still trying to justify installing new wheels and tires to a 2 year lease car.
Will it be easy to sell the stock 17" wheels and tires?

Harris

Go to: www.hartonmotorwerks.com/gallery.htm

you will find quite a few CLKs there.....pay special attention to the WHITE one....

Dont sell the stock wheels, keep it for winter or in the garage. You will have a hard time buying them back. Dealers always want everything stock. You can sell the 18's for a better price when you sell your car. You're only going to drive the CLK for 2 years??? Kind of waste for such a refined car!!!

AMG BRED

what's wrong with the silver one?? :p

Harris

The silver one is one of the ugliest CLK on earth, look at that awful Brabus bumper!

Ohohoh.....TJ is not going to talk to me anymore!!

AMG BRED

how dare ya.. well that silver C32 on the very top is just as ugly :p

04CLK500

I get tired of cars pretty easily...next maybe the CLK 55 or maybe a C55???

mis3

Let me know how much you want to sell your 17-inch wheels. I'm interested to buy them to replace my 16-inch stock wheels for my 2004 CLK-320.

18-inch will look great for the CLK. Too bad I visit Montreal frequently and the potholes there will kill my tires/wheels in no time.

I am in Toronto area as well.