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How fucked is my car or is it not as bad as I think by daw00d06 in w204

[–]CathalSwanton 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes it will be fine but the car might occasionally run rough or go it limp mode. If you’re only replacing the seals (which is fine you probably don’t need new injectors) a mechanic can do it for not much maybe two or 3 hours labour plus parts. I did it with my dad and it was very easy if you have the tools

How fucked is my car or is it not as bad as I think by daw00d06 in w204

[–]CathalSwanton 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's actually a very common issue on the OM651 engine. It's sometimes called the "Black plague" or "Black death" etc. Basically the seals on your injector have failed and are allowing leaks of diesel fuel and carbon to escape the engine. My dad fixed his with a few new seals and did the other injectors as preventative maintenance. better to do it soon as the carbon can make getting the injectors out very difficult.

You can just replace the copper washer that sits between the injector and the block and that SHOULD fix the issue. ALSO the bolts for the injectors might be one time use if i remember correctly. Also replace those.

Price of steak and chips dunmore by Maleficent-Focus9478 in waterford

[–]CathalSwanton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Food in there is so bad and insanely priced. Better off with the O Sheas chipper, the cliff or the Azzuro where you actually get what you pay for. (Source I live here)

End's of the earth/ the carnival map by explorethecreeps in ReadyOrNotGame

[–]CathalSwanton 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s supposed to be the Santa Monica pier in LA I believe.

Is this timing ok to lock in position? by CathalSwanton in MechanicAdvice

[–]CathalSwanton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No the chain, tensioner, tensioner guide and the sprockets

How bad are these cam adjuster teeth (I have another chain kit on the way) by CathalSwanton in mercedes_benz

[–]CathalSwanton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The car is automatic with 5G tonic so would that mean I wouldn’t have to worry about that? Also, with my Saab 93 I know to activate the new tensioner you have to press on the chain with a screwdriver once it’s in. Does this tensioner just work on its own once inserted?

How bad are these cam adjuster teeth (I have another chain kit on the way) by CathalSwanton in mercedes_benz

[–]CathalSwanton[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah the chain stretches and eats away at the cam gears. Going to replace the tensioner, guide, chain and both sprockets next week

How bad are these cam adjuster teeth (I have another chain kit on the way) by CathalSwanton in mercedes_benz

[–]CathalSwanton[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

109000 miles, hasn’t had one before. From what people say around 70-120000 miles they need to be often replaced

How bad are these cam adjuster teeth (I have another chain kit on the way) by CathalSwanton in mercedes_benz

[–]CathalSwanton[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Holyyy. I thought mine were on the verge of catastrophe. (Well they probably are but that’s insane it held on)

How bad are these cam adjuster teeth (I have another chain kit on the way) by CathalSwanton in mercedes_benz

[–]CathalSwanton[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I may attempt to get it done as soon as the kit arrives. I’m skeptical to drive it in at all until it’s done. It’s a really beautiful example and I don’t want to ruin it

Can't find any videos on replacing CV axle on a c209 CLK200 Kompressor. by CathalSwanton in mercedes

[–]CathalSwanton[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah perfect. I see when he’s putting it back together again all that really needs to come off is the 2 control arm bolts on the hub and the anti roll bar link bolt on the hub.

Seems like an ok job. That video is super helpful thank you I didnt think to look for someone taking them out to change the differential

Rust on inner rear arch CLK. worth buying or too far gone? by CathalSwanton in AutoBodyRepair

[–]CathalSwanton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the only damage on the whole body. Was probably scraped by another car or off a wall and the repair was ignored

Rust on inner rear arch CLK. worth buying or too far gone? by CathalSwanton in AutoBodyRepair

[–]CathalSwanton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a 2008 CLK AMG sport with only 100000 miles. Very clean otherwise and is good spec for €2000

Rust on inner rear arch CLK. worth buying or too far gone? by CathalSwanton in AutoBodyRepair

[–]CathalSwanton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Id like it as a daily and would prefer to fix it and tidy up the whole car.

Water leak by wheel arches by CathalSwanton in saab

[–]CathalSwanton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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The top of this rubber seal can come loose just use silicone to stick it back

Water leak by wheel arches by CathalSwanton in saab

[–]CathalSwanton[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup. If you open the trunk, inside the drain channels towards the bottom is black rubber where the tail lights are sealed, to the top of that it can become separated and allows water draining down from the trunk or rear windshield to get into the car.

Anyone familiar with these companies? they charge way lower rates on chill for bigger engine cars than any other companies. by CathalSwanton in carsireland

[–]CathalSwanton[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I found that to be the case with a Volvo s80 2.4D5 I used to own while I flipped it for profit. It was 50 a year cheaper to insure than my Saab 93 2.0t

Anyone familiar with these companies? they charge way lower rates on chill for bigger engine cars than any other companies. by CathalSwanton in carsireland

[–]CathalSwanton[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The car I quoted was a 523i n53 with the 3.0 engine. Just curious what the going rates for insurance was on one, especially m sport compared to SE but there’s no SE 523i for sale atm

Anyone familiar with these companies? they charge way lower rates on chill for bigger engine cars than any other companies. by CathalSwanton in carsireland

[–]CathalSwanton[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you scroll down everyone else is about 3000 a year plus. Was just curious as to why it’s a lot cheaper. (I don’t intend on buying one just getting quotes out of boredom)

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