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by audrey.wangfz
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: R129 Mercedes will eventually be unable to continue production due to a shortage of critical parts.
Replies: 4
Views: 92

Re: R129 Mercedes will eventually be unable to continue production due to a shortage of critical parts.

As you point out, Cuba is a good example of what the future holds.

Using chewing gum and bailing wire, they have maintained these vintage 1950s beaters.

In my opinion, our 129s are following the R107's lead. Lots of junkers floating around (which always baffled me because these were worth about ...
by audrey.wangfz
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: R129 Mercedes will eventually be unable to continue production due to a shortage of critical parts.
Replies: 4
Views: 92

R129 Mercedes will eventually be unable to continue production due to a shortage of critical parts.

While he was out installing plugs on my M113 E430, I had a fascinating conversation with a friend who had retired from shop ownership.

He mentioned that radiator hoses for my SL 500 are hard to come by these days.

Attempts to acquire front upper shock tower mounts are a memory of mine. I received ...
by audrey.wangfz
Thu May 28, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: BMW X5 Xdrive40E Oil Pan 2018
Replies: 3
Views: 204

Re: BMW X5 Xdrive40E Oil Pan 2018

Since BMW won't cover it beyond the 50,000 they provide, I bought an extended warranty from another firm for $6000. The automobile has about two years' worth of mileage on it; when I acquired it, it had 57,000 miles. I recouped $4,000 last year, which they put toward the principal of the car—which ...
by audrey.wangfz
Thu May 28, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: BMW X5 Xdrive40E Oil Pan 2018
Replies: 3
Views: 204

BMW X5 Xdrive40E Oil Pan 2018

Almost two years ago, I purchased it with 57,000 miles. Now, because I don't have to go far every day, it has 77,000. A LOT of issues have arisen with it. One of the four batteries (yes, it has four) in the vehicle died a month after I bought it used from a respectable BMW store. I had to jump start ...
by audrey.wangfz
Wed May 27, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Renault Clio, gasoline aroma in oil
Replies: 3
Views: 222

Re: Renault Clio, gasoline aroma in oil

Do you happen to have an engine?
by audrey.wangfz
Fri May 22, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Boots with rear shock absorbers
Replies: 3
Views: 250

Re: Boots with rear shock absorbers

I will go have a look. Thank you. Quality, I presume, is satisfactory.
by audrey.wangfz
Fri May 22, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Boots with rear shock absorbers
Replies: 3
Views: 250

Boots with rear shock absorbers

Greetings everyone, I apologize for the extended absence from communications. The car has been stored for several months owing to my job schedule and the unpredictable weather in the UK.

The car has been inspected for a few issues, and although most of them look manageable, there is one that has me ...
by audrey.wangfz
Thu May 21, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Update to the terrain
Replies: 5
Views: 760

Re: Update to the terrain

Would you happen to know how I can check if the map on my ID 6 is up-to-date? It is Road Map North America EVO 2025-2 that I am using.
by audrey.wangfz
Wed May 20, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Restoring headlights with a vapor kettle: my experience
Replies: 7
Views: 334

Re: Restoring headlights with a vapor kettle: my experience

fluids and physical effort. Afterwards, polish and further manual labor. Consistent every time.