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by MMCGARAGE
Fri May 29, 2026 12:05 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Turbo failure in the X5 E70
Replies: 3
Views: 128

Re: Turbo failure in the X5 E70

Personally, I think the DPF is to blame for the turbo's failure more than the other way around.
If the turbo is becoming really hot, it's likely that the DPF has to be removed and cleaned.

Is it really going to transition from small to big turbo? I'm worried that a vacuum problem is keeping it ...
by MMCGARAGE
Mon May 18, 2026 11:13 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Recognise a component from a 1989 420SE
Replies: 10
Views: 213

Re: Recognise a component from a 1989 420SE

Salutations! I really value the time and effort you put into videoing your MB linkage. We will examine next week when we return to the automobile since I believe I can see where the 'unidentified' portion from your video may be going. Once it's back on the road after a year off, I'll share my ...
by MMCGARAGE
Mon May 18, 2026 11:11 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Recognise a component from a 1989 420SE
Replies: 10
Views: 213

Re: Recognise a component from a 1989 420SE

I went through the exact same thing and I just couldn't come down from that high! 🌏
by MMCGARAGE
Mon May 18, 2026 11:10 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Recognise a component from a 1989 420SE
Replies: 10
Views: 213

Re: Recognise a component from a 1989 420SE

It is very appreciated. Thank you.
by MMCGARAGE
Mon May 18, 2026 11:09 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Recognise a component from a 1989 420SE
Replies: 10
Views: 213

Re: Recognise a component from a 1989 420SE

Much obliged. Being barely 50 mm in length, I find it hard to believe it might serve as a lifting bracket; yet, I could be completely mistaken. Although its intended use is not immediately apparent, we deduced that it had something to do with the throttle linkage when we removed it.
by MMCGARAGE
Mon May 18, 2026 11:07 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Recognise a component from a 1989 420SE
Replies: 10
Views: 213

Recognise a component from a 1989 420SE

Salutations Everyone, The mileage on my 1988 420 SL is 318,000, however I had to replace the engine a decade ago due to a broken timing chain. A 1989 420SE served as a donor engine, and my friend and I are now repairing it because it, too, had a timing chain problem. Two valves snapped and two ...
by MMCGARAGE
Mon Apr 27, 2026 3:04 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: A129 SL
Replies: 7
Views: 68

Re: A129 SL

After 33 years, it's impossible to say what was accomplished. To make sure the bushing part numbers are same, it's recommended to check EPC through a few sources.

It is likely accurate if you obtained a lower wishbone kit. Verify that it is for the correct lower control arm, though. For the last ...
by MMCGARAGE
Mon Apr 27, 2026 3:03 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: A129 SL
Replies: 7
Views: 68

Re: A129 SL

If you're talking about the 99+ vehicles that got the larger brakes, there was a modification to lower.comttol.arm where the ball joints were no longer independent parts but instead part of the assembly.
by MMCGARAGE
Thu Mar 26, 2026 12:23 pm
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: In search of a 520d
Replies: 7
Views: 83

Re: In search of a 520d

If you want advice on which 20d engine to use, the members will be able to help you out if you tell them the year and model designation or provide the engine code.
by MMCGARAGE
Tue Mar 24, 2026 8:36 am
Forum: General Motoring
Topic: Enhancements for the 2025 Sportage
Replies: 7
Views: 89

Re: Enhancements for the 2025 Sportage

Someone is experiencing misfire or juddering difficulties; I believe there has been a post regarding this.