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Replying to: losal3 (Feb 01, 2009 10:17 am) Any info on what the fix would be? Thanks Phil |
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Does anyone know if the radiator and heater hoses on the 2002 C230K are regular rubber, or the long-life silicone rubber? Our C230K was manufactured in April of 2002, so will soon be seven years old. I am trying to decide if the hoses need to be changed. I know that I also need to clean and repack the front wheel bearings with fresh grease, so will probably need to go to the dealer to buy the grease seals. |
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Is this thread dead? Twenty days with no reply seems odd.
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I'm here. but simply don't know the answer to your question. If it were my car, I'd think that we're certainly getting close to the time when new hoses would be a good idea. Frankly, I don't think the materials matter much - it's how the car is used, and the miles [you don't say how many miles are on the car]. Heat is the enemy - if you live in a warm climate, or do a lot of hot weather driving, then replacing the hoses would be a good thing, period. |
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2000 C230K MB metallic silver exterior/blk leather interior. 4 door sedan. I have a rust problem starting. Driver's door rust starting at middle of door along the trim about six months ago. Passenger door on same side has a nickle size rust spot in middle of door just below trim, Upper area of rocker panel. I had one auto body person tell me best to get a new door rather than do body work on that spot and paint. He said he has seen these type cars with rust problems and I'd just be chasing rust breakouts. Do these cars have alot of problems with rust? What is the best way to deal with rust on MB? Is replacing door best way to go if planning on keeping the car. I've had this car since 2003 and love it!! Bought it with 85,000 mi on it in 2003. Extremely reliable engine wise. Very few repairs I've had to have done even though it has 136,000 miles on it, these repairs were suspension related due to wear of mileage. Best car I've owned. So I want to keep it as long as possible. thanks for any suggestions.
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Replying to: trellsworth (Mar 23, 2009 6:10 am)
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Replying to: kufu (Mar 24, 2009 2:59 am) |
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Replying to: fsmmcsi (Mar 21, 2009 9:17 am) still getting used to moving from compact hondas to german builds so getting accustomed to noises, its a great car because sometimes i have to check if she is even running, but sometimes she is temperamental, moans like an old lady, i have never known much about cars and having new ones does not help either, a first used car experience is sure educational |
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Replying to: kufu (Dec 11, 2008 6:47 am) I am glad for this website sure helps alot. |
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the garage guy told me in sports drive it starts on 1st gear and on comfort 2nd gear. since driving in the city is slow, the first gear and sports drive may be a better option. any thoughts ?
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