Author Topic: Engine Clean and Keys  (Read 13930 times)

paulr

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Re: Engine Clean and Keys
« Reply #25 on: April 19, 2008, 00:42:32 »
i don't have matching keys but will probably have the set done one day if only so that it looks nice when the key is in the ignition. In the meantime I have the gas filler key on one of those key chains that some wear on their belts. This is secured in the trunk on one of those nylon screws that hold the rear light on. It is a proceedure that means that I never risk leaving the cap off. Have been there.

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Re: Engine Clean and Keys
« Reply #26 on: April 19, 2008, 10:07:53 »
I like the set-up that I have on my other Mercedes: The gas filler cap is inside of a flap that locks when the doors are locked. With the doors unlocked, I can just push the flap open by hand. I also like the feature, that by pressing the "option" button on the remote, the sunroof will close, any open windows will close, the doors lock and the alarm is set. And it doesn't beep to wake up the cat, just the lights flash. Now, there is a good set-up!

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Re: Engine Clean and Keys
« Reply #27 on: April 29, 2008, 02:19:11 »
John (The Lews), I want one like yours (gas cap). Where can I get one?  I had no idea how well it set's off the rest of the rear... like an exclamation point.

On cleaning the engine bay... gee, other than a little road dust, is there any reason for grease and oil/fuel residue to be on the engine and in the engine bay anyway?  I had my Chevy 327 rebuilt once.. brand-spankin' new looking it was --- for about 2 weeks.  I kept trying to make it look like it did when it was 1st installed... I decided I needed to spend my spare time on more productive things and now only make sure the fuel line's, valve cover's, and intake manifold aren't leaking too much.... and that it still runs like it was brand spankin' new.  

Of course, I do spend a few minutes now and then wiping off the dust & oil off in my 250SL's engine compartment.  I tend to do this chore while procrastinating about something else under the hood that I should be doing while I'm just standing there... It makes me feel like I've actually accomplished something when I've accomplished nothing or next to nothing.

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Re: Engine Clean and Keys
« Reply #28 on: May 01, 2008, 20:54:27 »
Longtooth,
A dealer will sell you a gas cap like that one for around $230.  The best price I have seen lately is $180 from a private seller.  (gone)

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