Re: Unauthorised air conditioning leak on 2011 C250

Anybody got any advice for the OP on how to check or replace the AC evaporator? Got back on topic, though?
Mon Sep 28, 2026
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Re: Unauthorised air conditioning leak on 2011 C250

I appreciate your thoughtful response. After replacing them on a Toyota Celica and a Mk8 Honda Civic, I honestly thought that was it for condenser replacements.

The task of removing the bumper was actually rather enjoyable, but taking off the bumper on this E250 was a real challenge!


It sounds ...
Mon Sep 28, 2026
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Re: Unauthorised air conditioning leak on 2011 C250

Since I'm just a little over four months into owning my 2012 C250, I'm sorry I can't provide any expert advice. However, I will be watching your progress closely!


You've done an amazing job fixing your air conditioner on your own; how challenging was it to change the condenser?
Additionally, may I ...
Mon Sep 28, 2026
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The service provided by ZF

Hi

I am looking for a service center in the southeast to fix my ZF8. Can you suggest one?

Much obliged
Fri Sep 25, 2026
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Re: Is the PVC breather valve experiencing a leak? Preliminary assessment

Understood. I initiated the process prior to the turbo installation, addressing a leak in the intake, which I subsequently repaired. Subsequently, it began to emerge from the PVC or the associated pipe. I conducted the identical test on my brother's 430d, and there was no leakage at the PCV. This ...
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Re: Is the PVC breather valve experiencing a leak? Preliminary assessment

Is it significant if smoke infiltrates that area? It is merely a preliminary assessment utilising baby oil. The crank ventilation pipe or the PCV is experiencing a leak. I shall procure both components and subsequently conduct the test again.
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Re: Magna TJ safety harness

I detached the lower fastener of each front seat belt to examine the webbing inside the sleeve. The two folded stitched flaps are designed to tear in a controlled fashion during a frontal collision. The seams and flaps appeared to be in impeccable condition, thus, whether justified or not, I ...
Wed Sep 02, 2026
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Re: Magna TJ safety harness

I suppose I will need to have both re-webbed eventually, as the passenger seat is identical and has seldom accommodated a passenger, given that it was designed for a single occupant, if you catch my drift.
Wed Sep 02, 2026
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Re: Magna TJ safety harness

I reached out to three seat belt restoration specialists and forwarded them the image above. One individual claimed that the vehicle had evidently been involved in a prior collision (which is untrue, as I am acquainted with the owner who has possessed it since its inception); another suggested ...
Wed Sep 02, 2026
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