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by madmadmax
Wed Jun 10, 2026 7:13 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: AMG changes gears
Replies: 7
Views: 49

Re: AMG changes gears

Looking back, I remember that my E53 was tuned to jolt when shifting into Sport Plus gears on purpose so that it felt more athletic. In contrast to the 63's wet clutch, which alters the transmission's behaviour, that 9-speed torque converter is likely very identical to the 43 but modified to work ...
by madmadmax
Wed Jun 10, 2026 7:06 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: AMG changes gears
Replies: 7
Views: 49

Re: AMG changes gears

Is that set to comfort mode as well? Now might be the time to service the gearbox if it hasn't been done yet.
by madmadmax
Mon May 18, 2026 11:11 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Recognise a component from a 1989 420SE
Replies: 10
Views: 228

Re: Recognise a component from a 1989 420SE

After spending twenty minutes poring over throttle connection diagrams online, I've come to the conclusion that you would have perished if I had been at NASA during Apollo 13 and this assistance was what you required.
by madmadmax
Mon May 18, 2026 11:08 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Recognise a component from a 1989 420SE
Replies: 10
Views: 228

Re: Recognise a component from a 1989 420SE

Is that a bracket for raising the engine?
by madmadmax
Tue May 05, 2026 2:55 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Tips for C43 AMG Exhausts
Replies: 8
Views: 154

Re: Tips for C43 AMG Exhausts

The dealer's name and phone number would be greatly appreciated.
by madmadmax
Tue May 05, 2026 2:54 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Tips for C43 AMG Exhausts
Replies: 8
Views: 154

Re: Tips for C43 AMG Exhausts

Interacted with merchants; they do not provide details.
by madmadmax
Tue May 05, 2026 2:53 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Tips for C43 AMG Exhausts
Replies: 8
Views: 154

Tips for C43 AMG Exhausts

I am trying to find the correct Mercedes part numbers for the C46 Coupe exhaust tips. I have A0004900627 and A000490527, but I was informed these are for the saloon, not the coupe. This is the type before the 2018 facelift.
by madmadmax
Tue Apr 21, 2026 12:29 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: M157 oil issues and inconsistent lugging
Replies: 5
Views: 37

Re: M157 oil issues and inconsistent lugging

It might be a misfire. Did you do a compression test?

I have never heard the term "lugging" in my 28 years of experience as a medical billing technician.
by madmadmax
Tue Apr 21, 2026 12:28 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: M157 oil issues and inconsistent lugging
Replies: 5
Views: 37

Re: M157 oil issues and inconsistent lugging

One half of the data is codes. Visual inspections and real-time data are both essential.
by madmadmax
Tue Apr 21, 2026 12:28 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: M157 oil issues and inconsistent lugging
Replies: 5
Views: 37

Re: M157 oil issues and inconsistent lugging

Lugging is defined.