2014 under the hood
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From: Sacramento, CA
2009 SL550, 1984 280SE
2014 under the hood
Has anyone one with a 2014 (not sure of 2010-2013) noticed the exposed metal seams running up either side of the engine bay - from about halfway back to the hood hinge? Looks pretty unfinished for a Mercedes, so I got two lengths of fuel line hose, split them up the middle and fitted them over the exposed seams so it somewhat matches the rubber pieces on the sections closer to the front of the car.
Then I started wondering if there were actually MB supplied pieces that were supposed to be there, but somehow got removed prior to my purchase...
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
David
Then I started wondering if there were actually MB supplied pieces that were supposed to be there, but somehow got removed prior to my purchase...
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
David
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From: Sacramento, CA
2009 SL550, 1984 280SE
Maybe pics will help:
The first is a shot of the whole engine bay. You can see the seam showing towards the rear of the engine bay on the left (pass side) near the shock tower.
This is a closeup (also on the passenger side) showing the seam partially exposed, and the hose I used to cover it up. My question is: Is this normal on all 2014s?
The first is a shot of the whole engine bay. You can see the seam showing towards the rear of the engine bay on the left (pass side) near the shock tower.
This is a closeup (also on the passenger side) showing the seam partially exposed, and the hose I used to cover it up. My question is: Is this normal on all 2014s?
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From: Portland, OR
2014 CLS550 4Matic
Maybe pics will help:
The first is a shot of the whole engine bay. You can see the seam showing towards the rear of the engine bay on the left (pass side) near the shock tower.
This is a closeup (also on the passenger side) showing the seam partially exposed, and the hose I used to cover it up. My question is: Is this normal on all 2014s?
The first is a shot of the whole engine bay. You can see the seam showing towards the rear of the engine bay on the left (pass side) near the shock tower.
This is a closeup (also on the passenger side) showing the seam partially exposed, and the hose I used to cover it up. My question is: Is this normal on all 2014s?
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From: Sacramento, CA
2009 SL550, 1984 280SE
That's funny! And to think how thrilled I was to find an actual dipstick in this car, so I can routinely check the oil! Just bought a Mityvac so I can change it myself at 1200 miles. Not the typical new Benz owner I guess. Have two old ones though, so I know how it goes...
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i535
Obvious human curiosity and generally a progress driver. A friend of mine always opens not only cars, but for example phones. He already looked what is inside of 5s and he was really satisfied with result telling it is much harder disassemble than previous so Apple did a good job.
