What did you do for your W211 today?
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These are genuine Mercedes parts I believe for an SL. I also removed the ashtray and replaced it with the OEM rubber insert to create a little more storage space.
The next thing I do to my W211...Cleaning the Weathertech liner and footwell area!
The next thing I do to my W211...Cleaning the Weathertech liner and footwell area!
Last edited by Andre91; 07-12-2022 at 07:37 PM.
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Looks great, this is one of my favorite wheels for the W211. I've been keeping my eyes open for a used set for my 2008, due to poor road conditions I've been considering downsizing to a 17" rim with a taller tire when I replace my summers next spring. I'll keep my stock 18" 20-spokes for winter since I have a brand new set of 18" Blizzaks, and the roads aren't as rough when the snow fills in all the potholes...
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Heatwave (11-08-2017)
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Super Member
Replaced the main Water Pump. Wasn't too bad of a project to do in the driveway. Took about 3+ hours.
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Super Member
Popped the right rear tire on a pot hole. Warning: Do not run 255/35/18 tires...there is not enough sidewall to prevent the wheel from pinching during an impact. It wasn't even a deep pot hole. The rim is fine. I'm figuring I could run a 255/40/18's or 255/ 45/18's as long as they clear the inner fender wells and be better off.
So I'm now looking for (2) winter style 255/40/18 or 255/45/18 tire replacements. New or used.
So I'm now looking for (2) winter style 255/40/18 or 255/45/18 tire replacements. New or used.
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Former Vendor of MBWorld
Popped the right rear tire on a pot hole. Warning: Do not run 255/35/18 tires...there is not enough sidewall to prevent the wheel from pinching during an impact. It wasn't even a deep pot hole. The rim is fine. I'm figuring I could run a 255/40/18's or 255/ 45/18's as long as they clear the inner fender wells and be better off.
So I'm now looking for (2) winter style 255/40/18 or 255/45/18 tire replacements. New or used.
So I'm now looking for (2) winter style 255/40/18 or 255/45/18 tire replacements. New or used.
--Kyle
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Super Member
Popped the right rear tire on a pot hole. Warning: Do not run 255/35/18 tires...there is not enough sidewall to prevent the wheel from pinching during an impact. It wasn't even a deep pot hole. The rim is fine. I'm figuring I could run a 255/40/18's or 255/ 45/18's as long as they clear the inner fender wells and be better off.
So I'm now looking for (2) winter style 255/40/18 or 255/45/18 tire replacements. New or used.
So I'm now looking for (2) winter style 255/40/18 or 255/45/18 tire replacements. New or used.
I run 20x9 20x10.5 with 245/35 n 275/30. I've been thru a pothole and couple solid "bumps" on bridges on high speeds, I;ve had no problem. However, my cousin ran thru like 3 deep potholes and his rim cracked, tires were still perfect. He runs same specs as me besides in rear, he has 275/25/20 and still came out good.
Something else must've happened to ur tire to pop or there was something that went thru the tire? Cuz a tire shouldn't pop just like that then the tire itself isn't safe, not the low sidewall. The wheel should feel more impact here. But im glad ur wheel is still in good condition.
#1139
Junior Member
Ended up changing my idler pulleys, oil cooler gasket, and all 4 magnetic cam shaft adjusters.
Something i learned when doing the magnetic cam job on the driver side, you'll lose about 1.5 liters of coolant, and some power steering fluid...so you'll need a bottle of power steering fluid as well. Removing the power steering reservoir
is the worst part of the job.
Something i learned when doing the magnetic cam job on the driver side, you'll lose about 1.5 liters of coolant, and some power steering fluid...so you'll need a bottle of power steering fluid as well. Removing the power steering reservoir
is the worst part of the job.
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Heatwave (11-08-2017)
#1144
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Replaced transmission mount. Four bolts...no brainer. There had been a very subtle vibration I felt in the seat of my pants...gone now.
#1145
Senior Member
Wife's E35 Sport. 132,000 miles. Replaced the crankcase ventilation valve and the 3 engine expansion plugs.
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#1148
Junior Member
The tranny from my E55 is currently being rebuilt. Decided to be pre emptive and get her done before I start to throwing all the power on her.
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2025 AMG E 53 (on order); 2018 GLC300 4Matic; 2003 360 Modena
I spent a total of approximately 30 hours. I don't know how that ranks - but a few caveats: My W211 is a 211.056 - a RWD sedan. The 4Matic is more complex. I pulled the engine only, left the transmission in the car - not sure if that cost me time or saved it. I didn't have to rush - had a spare car for 2 months and took advantage of the luxury of time. I work really slow - marking and labeling stuff, reading and re-reading instructions, cleaning stuff, inspecting stuff, torquing every bolt, etc. If I worked for a dealer - they would fire me or I'd put them out of business.
Pulling the engine is a breeze, disassembling the engine to get to the point of replacing the balance shaft is not complex - just need patience and methodical steps. A lot of time cleaning - as the front timing cover, oil pans, etc use gasket maker not replaceable gaskets. I planned on keeping the car for at least 10 more years, hated the thought of metal making its way around the engine and just didn't want to worry about it. All in I'm at a fraction of what a dealer would have charged, I enjoy wrenching and now can drive worry free for however many miles the car will go.
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