[abhiram7912]

Originally Posted by Viraat13

The headlamp itself can be cleaned. As for the indicator lamps, the original Bosch ones are almost impossible to find. DEPO (Taiwanese) turn lamps can be had for about 500 bucks, but they fade fast and it is best to stick with the faded originals.

Originally Posted by DeepakMenon

Open your headlight and clean it, it needs a clean; you don't need new ones unless lens is scratched. New OEM cost a bomb. Indicators are dime a dozen and cheap with range from clear, amber, blackish tint

So carried out my first DIY ever on a car. Took the headlamp out of the car and took the lens apart. Need an 8mm wrench and a flat head screw driver to remove the bolts and pry apart the lens from the body. I think someone took it apart before me, there are some clips missing. Lost one of the bolts in the grass under the car (will move the car and check again tomorrow) and the alignment is a bit off since it became dark by the time i put it back together. It looks better without all the dust, but since the chrome like coating on the bottom area is gone i kind of looks bad. I was not able to take an after pic since it became dark.

I could not fathom how much debris was in the headlamp, i don't even know how it got in there. the chrome like coating is gone at the bottom on both the main and the fog lamp (see the pics attached), which is leading to light reflecting only on the top part and not on the bottom. looks like i need a whole set. Any idea about how much a unit from DEPO would cost?

the first picture is before cleaning and the second is after cleaning.

The indicator lamp is a whole another thing the lens must have been detached somehow and looks like it was put back together with some sort of bonder. I am trying to do a facelift on the front of the car got a new grill and Mercedes hood ornament. I always liked amber indicator lenses so thought i would update them as well. I am looking to buy these (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...:X:RTQ:GB:1123) from ebay for about Rs.1000, but the shipping cost is Rs.3000. May be i can get the same set in India for cheaper.

[Viraat13]

Originally Posted by abhiram7912

So carried out my first DIY ever on a car. Took the headlamp out of the car and took the lens apart. Need an 8mm wrench and a flat head screw driver to remove the bolts and pry apart the lens from the body. I think someone took it apart before me, there are some clips missing. Lost one of the bolts in the grass under the car (will move the car and check again tomorrow) and the alignment is a bit off since it became dark by the time i put it back together. It looks better without all the dust, but since the chrome like coating on the bottom area is gone i kind of looks bad. I was not able to take an after pic since it became dark.

I could not fathom how much debris was in the headlamp, i don't even know how it got in there. the chrome like coating is gone at the bottom on both the main and the fog lamp (see the pics attached), which is leading to light reflecting only on the top part and not on the bottom. looks like i need a whole set. Any idea about how much a unit from DEPO would cost?

the first picture is before cleaning and the second is after cleaning.

The indicator lamp is a whole another thing the lens must have been detached somehow and looks like it was put back together with some sort of bonder. I am trying to do a facelift on the front of the car got a new grill and Mercedes hood ornament. I always liked amber indicator lenses so thought i would update them as well. I am looking to buy these (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...:X:RTQ:GB:1123) from ebay for about Rs.1000, but the shipping cost is Rs.3000. May be i can get the same set in India for cheaper.

You will lose the headlamp leveling functionality with the DEPO lamps. I know that the OEM cost about 12 to 14K per lamp.

The amber lights are for the first generation W124 (pre-1992). The grill can be removed and painted, you can get fresh chrome inserts if you like. It is going to be hard to get the amber turn lamps here. I had to order mine from USA.

[abhiram7912]

Originally Posted by Viraat13

You will lose the headlamp leveling functionality with the DEPO lamps. I know that the OEM cost about 12 to 14K per lamp.

The amber lights are for the first generation W124 (pre-1992). The grill can be removed and painted, you can get fresh chrome inserts if you like. It is going to be hard to get the amber turn lamps here. I had to order mine from USA.

I don't mind losing the levelling function as 99% of the time its only me in the car and if i am not there it will be stored. I would rather put that toward the FIP repair i am currently putting off. any idea how much DEPO lamps could cost ?

the amber lights would still fit the later models right? I prefer the look with the amber indicators so want them. yeah already to get them in India tried but seems like no one has them only clear ones are available.

[Viraat13]

Originally Posted by abhiram7912

I don't mind losing the levelling function as 99% of the time its only me in the car and if i am not there it will be stored. I would rather put that toward the FIP repair i am currently putting off. any idea how much DEPO lamps could cost ?

the amber lights would still fit the later models right? I prefer the look with the amber indicators so want them. yeah already to get them in India tried but seems like no one has them only clear ones are available.

DEPO set would be about 15 or 16K if my memory serves me.

Yeah, they ought to.
Here — http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...Signal%20Light

[DeepakMenon]

Seems whoever opened the headlight earlier did not seal the glass back with either a sealent on MB compound hence water was getting in


A cheaper option would be check local junk yards, for headlights with useable reflectors or complete headlight

DEPO are good headlights, and level function can be ignored

However stay away from crystal / clear type lens due to following
- They leak like crazy
- the light pattern is not all that great
- some or most of them do not fit well, spoils the bonnet, fender and headlight shut line finish

Just my two cents


PS: Old style headlight reflectors atleast the main can be used, not sure of fog lamp

[msaudf]

You could get the reflectors electroplated if they only had surface rust, looks like these ones are far gone and have some pitting too, a logical solution is to replace them with DEPO ones, but A small mix and match might help you retain your original equipment.
Look for the possibilities to switch the reflectors from the DEPO to your OE, OR you if you feel thats too much of a hassle, try to retain the original headlight lens after giving it a good cleaning and fitting it to the DEPO unit, that way you get to keep the car as original as possible.

Oh and while getting your headlight fixed, it is best to use this opportunity to get the other one inspected and cleaned out as well.

[abhiram7912]

Originally Posted by DeepakMenon

Seems whoever opened the headlight earlier did not seal the glass back with either a sealent on MB compound hence water was getting in.DEPO are good headlights, and level function can be ignored

Yeah it seems like that's what happened. same with the indicator lamp adjacent to this light, the glass was bonded using some black "thing" which faded the whole indicator and just looks ugly. I am trying to get some DEPO lamps in Hyderabad, but seems no one has them.

Originally Posted by msaudf

Look for the possibilities to switch the reflectors from the DEPO to your OE, OR you if you feel thats too much of a hassle, try to retain the original headlight lens after giving it a good cleaning and fitting it to the DEPO unit, that way you get to keep the car as original as possible.

Oh and while getting your headlight fixed, it is best to use this opportunity to get the other one inspected and cleaned out as well.

Keeping the old lens is a good idea, will definitely do that since the lens looks good after giving it a good clean. I am not yet comfortable messing with the wires or any engine bits, so will just stick to changing the lens. The other headlight and indicator look like new, must have been changed recently.

On the other hand thanks to sportz_kruzer, i was able to get the antenna boot and spare keys for the car. Will be putting in the antenna boot tomorrow.

[sportz_kruzer]

Does the E220 have two fuel pressure regulators on the rail? I see one on either end, whats the story! ? Mine takes long cranks some times and sometimes it starts on one or two cranks.

[DeepakMenon]

Originally Posted by sportz_kruzer

Does the E220 have two fuel pressure regulators on the rail? I see one on either end, whats the story! ? Mine takes long cranks some times and sometimes it starts on one or two cranks.

As far as I am aware only 1; in the setup there is a Fuel pump, Pressure Accumulator and Filter on each side

If it takes time to crank it is Accumulator, however when did you to change your fuel filter [It is cheaper]

other problems include; however very unlikely

- Low battery
- Fuses
- Crank position sensor
- our all fav OVP
- Plugs

[sportz_kruzer]

Yes I changed the fuel filter when I changed the pump. I ll try checking the fuel pressure provided I have a suitable adaptor. I have a compression test kit. .not sure if one of the adaptors provided will fit.

Ovp seems ok as I had re soldered all the joints 2 yrs go and cleaned all the contact pins.

[DeepakMenon]

Originally Posted by sportz_kruzer

Yes I changed the fuel filter when I changed the pump. I ll try checking the fuel pressure provided I have a suitable adaptor. I have a compression test kit. .not sure if one of the adaptors provided will fit.

Ovp seems ok as I had re soldered all the joints 2 yrs go and cleaned all the contact pins.

I would suggest replace it eitherway with OEM; also while at it, check for leaks as they also mess up with pressure

[sportz_kruzer]

All looks good. .problem seems to have gone away after tanking up..will keep an eye on that one for now.

Also, my propeller shaft has quite a bit of play in it. I can turn it by hand by almost 15 degrees either way. Therrs also a "BUMM!" sound every time I change the gears accompanied by a jerk. It also jerks when I floor n release the throttle while in gear. The flex discs look fine and the play seems to be inside the diffrencial. The u joint is also good

Is therr any way to kill the play inside the diffrencial?

[Raja]

Going to Mumbai this week.
Looking for the 'Lambda' sensor mentioned a few pages back. Where can I buy one?
Exact place and location would be great with contact details as I am not that familiar with Mumbai. I am looking for the original Bosch version. Thanks

[Viraat13]

Originally Posted by Raja

Going to Mumbai this week.
Looking for the 'Lambda' sensor mentioned a few pages back. Where can I buy one?
Exact place and location would be great with contact details as I am not that familiar with Mumbai. I am looking for the original Bosch version. Thanks

Try Maganlal Stores, Opera House. I had ordered a vacuum modulator for the automatic transmission, and they were the only ones in the country who had that in stock at that point in time.
+91 22 23826081. Ask for Mahesh.

[abhiram7912]

Some more questions for you guys who own / used to own a 250D, is the engine noise prominent inside the cabin say at 50kmph? can one hear the engine in cabin while running with windows/doors closed? How can you tell if the engine mount is worn out / in bad condition? I am asking because my car feels a little rough, i don't know if its the awful roads on the approach to my residence that are causing this or something else. the gear shifter also slots in rougher than earlier. I got the engine serviced recently roughly 600kms earlier.