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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-12-2009, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 567
Posted By spriro
You got a PM!

You got a PM!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-07-2009, 01:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 567
Posted By spriro
WTB: W202 C280 Driver Side Mirror Gut

Hi,

I'm looking for the driver side mirror for my 1999 C280. Anyone looking to sell yours?

Thanks,
Feldy
Forum: Tech Help 10-16-2006, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 945
Posted By spriro
AC Heater Dual Valve Replacement

Is it necessary to flush the coolant when replacing the Dual Valve? If not do I need to bleed the coolant after replacing? My car is a 1999 C280.

Thanks for your help.
Forum: Tech Help 02-22-2006, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,135
Posted By spriro
Thank you for the replies. I did flushed the...

Thank you for the replies. I did flushed the brake fluid about a year ago. Maybe that's why it is now too full. I'll try to siphon out some of that fluid then.
Forum: Tech Help 02-22-2006, 04:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,135
Posted By spriro
Small leak after brake job

I just changed the Front Rotor and pads on my car. I found a few drips of brake fluid right behind the left front tire. When I checked the reservoir, it seems like the brake fluid level increased...
Forum: Tech Help 02-22-2006, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,433
Posted By spriro
Is the Water Temp Sensor = Coolant Thermostat ??

Is the Water Temp Sensor = Coolant Thermostat ??
Forum: Middle Atlantic - US (DC,DE,MD,PA,VA,WV) 01-25-2006, 04:12 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 30,503
Posted By spriro
Update: I brought in the car yesterday to check...

Update:
I brought in the car yesterday to check on the speaker. Got into another loaner (a KIA). Service advisor called in today, apparently the bodyshop did not seal in the quarter panel properly....
Forum: Middle Atlantic - US (DC,DE,MD,PA,VA,WV) 01-23-2006, 05:10 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 30,503
Posted By spriro
Bad Experience at American Service Center Body Shop, Arlington VA

I was involved in an accident that damaged my rear door and quarter panel. I got an estimate from a shop in Rockville and quoted for 15 days repair. I was going to have them do it but I could not...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-09-2005, 11:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 595
Posted By spriro
WTB: w202 Mirror Driver Side. Yr. 98 - 2000

I need the guts for the driver side. The hook that hold the spring broke off on mine. Please email me at spriro@hotmail.com

Thanks
Forum: Detailing and Interior 03-24-2005, 03:08 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,992
Posted By spriro
BTW You might want to wash the wheel and tires...

BTW You might want to wash the wheel and tires first before you wash paint. Dump the soap and refill with new soap and water for the paint. The wheels are usually the dirtiest part of the car. If you...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 03-24-2005, 03:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,992
Posted By spriro
1) You should probably skip the palmolive step....

1) You should probably skip the palmolive step. Just wash it with the Megs Quik Suds and Polish your car before you wax it with Gold Class. Meguiars ColorX probably a good polish for this step. This...
Forum: Tech Help 12-21-2004, 04:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By spriro
A better image to evaluate? ...

A better image to evaluate?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v107/spriro/IMG_0967.jpg
Forum: Tech Help 12-16-2004, 10:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By spriro
Thank you for the replies. I'll see if I can...

Thank you for the replies.
I'll see if I can get a better pics later.
Forum: Tech Help 12-15-2004, 04:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,602
Posted By spriro
How to Diagnose engine from old spark plugs?

Here is a pict of my plugs after 103400 miles.
Does it look normal?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v107/spriro/Img_0915.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v107/spriro/Img_0911.jpg
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 12-01-2004, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,867
Posted By spriro
Arkie, Did you use a torque wrench to...

Arkie,

Did you use a torque wrench to re-install the plugs?
Is it really necessary to tighten them to the specified torque (20Nm)?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 10-20-2004, 05:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,612
Posted By spriro
Try Walmart: $13/tire for Mounting, Disposal,...

Try Walmart: $13/tire for Mounting, Disposal, Lifetime Rotate and Balancing. You can't beat that.
I bought my tire from tirerack and installed it there 2 weeks ago.

The only downside is they are...
Forum: Tech Help 10-11-2004, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,275
Posted By spriro
My mechanic said that you have to do that test...

My mechanic said that you have to do that test the moment the symptoms happen. In my case, when my car stalled out. If you test it after 10-15 min it will say that it is okay.

When I decided to...
Forum: Tech Help 10-07-2004, 01:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,275
Posted By spriro
I also just changed my crankshaft position sensor...

I also just changed my crankshaft position sensor on my 99 C280. It cured 2 things:
1. Engine died when it gets hot. (really dangerous. I died on me while I was on the Highway)
2. Erratic Fuel...
Forum: Tech Help 09-22-2004, 04:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,274
Posted By spriro
I had the same problem last week. Thanks to this...

I had the same problem last week. Thanks to this post, it is solved.
Paid $100 for the part and $97.50 for the labor.
Forum: Detailing and Interior 09-14-2004, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,060
Posted By spriro
I think you should try to use a detailing clay...

I think you should try to use a detailing clay bar first.(Go to Pep boys or advance auto parts. They should have it)
If the 'incident' just happened recently I think this will take care of it.
If...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 09-02-2004, 12:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,650
Posted By spriro
Hi Bob, I've heard that this technique will...

Hi Bob,

I've heard that this technique will only work with Single Stage Paint. It will not work with clear coat.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 08-27-2004, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,449
Posted By spriro
I've tried to take it off using an eyeglasses...

I've tried to take it off using an eyeglasses screw driver (the smallest one). I was able to pop one out, but I nicked my wheel a bit. So I did not continue with the other 3.

I would wait until...
Forum: Events & Gatherings 08-20-2004, 11:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
Posted By spriro
San Diego??? You can go to the Meguiar's...

San Diego???
You can go to the Meguiar's Headquarters in Irvine.
They have events almost everyweek. (For different car clubs and forums)
Check the Meguiar's Online Forum...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-28-2004, 05:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,252
Posted By spriro
Just some suggestions: Clay - Clay Magic (Blue)...

Just some suggestions:
Clay - Clay Magic (Blue)
Wax - Meguiars NXT or for additional protection Meguiar's Polmer Sealant (#20)

#20 should last for 6 months under normal condition.
In your...
Forum: Tech Help 07-22-2004, 01:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By spriro
Thank you Steve

Thank you Steve
Forum: Tech Help 07-22-2004, 12:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By spriro
I know some of you guys are technicians. I...

I know some of you guys are technicians. I respect your job and understand that you guys have overheads on running your shops.

The main word in my question is REASONABLE. If it really a 3-hour-job...
Forum: Tech Help 07-21-2004, 11:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By spriro
My Indie wants to charge 3 hrs of labor to change...

My Indie wants to charge 3 hrs of labor to change spark plugs.
Is it really that much longer to change them in V6? (12 spark plugs)
Or am I about to get scammed?
Forum: Detailing and Interior 07-19-2004, 05:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,336
Posted By spriro
BTW there is a rebate going on on this thing: ...

BTW there is a rebate going on on this thing:

http://www.valvoline.com/pages/rebates/rebate_details.asp?rebateid=12
Forum: Tech Help 07-19-2004, 05:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By spriro
Reasonable Shop Charges?

What is a reasonable shop charges to change:

1. Spark plugs : _____ hrs
2. Fuel Filter : _______hrs
3. Flush & Refill Coolant : _____hrs
4. Flush and Refill Brake Fluid: ____hrs

My car is a...
Forum: Events & Gatherings 07-08-2004, 03:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,215
Posted By spriro
Free Meguiar's Detailing Seminar Aug 7th

For those in Washington DC Area

I am organizing another detailing seminar which will be done by Rod Kraft from Meguiar's on August 7th,2004. (Morning)
We have 20 spots available. If any of you...
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