For whatever reason, I just don't feel confident utilizing BimmerCode, therefore I'm going to assume that the dealership can handle it too.

Can the "Chirp" alarm be activated through the vehicle's settings, or is that a task reserved for the dealer?

I appreciate it. Despite this setback, I intend to keep learning from it. The search for the nonexistent has finally come to an end, I suppose.

The B18 sensor, which measures altitude pressure, is something I only found out about. Despite claims to the contrary, I have been unable to locate it in my 1981 Mercedes 380SL. Can you point me in the right direction if it has one? Thank you ahead of time.

"The simpler it is, the better it is" has always been my philosophy when it comes to turbos.

I have a buddy who owned a W116 and swears by the fact that the stock turbo, gearbox, and engine lasted for 600,000 miles.


A W-211 diesel engine with two turbos was also in his possession.

Like you, I ...

I talked on the phone for a while with the dealership near me. Since the tank is also readily available, I'm thinking it may be prudent to replace all of the coolant lines just in case.

A1245001249 Expansion Tank
Meyle will be sent instead of Top Engine to Rad (A1245012482), which is not in NA ...

It appears to be this pipe here, just behind the auxiliary water pump - A1248325894.

I am uncertain. I've filled the car full with coolant and it's not leaking, so it's here now 😅

My best estimate is that I won't be able to spot the leak until it reaches operating temperature or the thermostat is opened. I was hoping to continue with the diagnostic, but a hailstorm interrupted my ...

No sooner had I parked than the coolant pipe burst.

It seemed inevitable that it would occur after my breakdown cover had expired... renewing last month was forgotten