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Hi Michael, good eye, yes- it is a 6 speed manual, with the 716.671 transmission. A rare bird to be sure. I get my parts from FCPEuro, I've had good luck buying OE and OEM parts from them and their customer service is second to none.

I worked for MB for about 9 years and never seen one, do you have a service manual for your vehicle, not the owners manual, if so where did you get it

Any idea on where I can get a replacement shifter for the manual transmission? Mercedes wants over $380

@@michaelm6900 I do not have a service manual unfortunately- keeping my eye out though, and will let you know if I find a factory service manual

@@michaelm6900 I've been looking for one as well, i've found some for other Mercedes models that would probably fit, but I would like an original piece

Great question- I am not sure of the thread and length. I just checked a Mercedes-Benz parts diagram but did not see the bolts called out. M6 x 16mm is a good guess, I remember most of the bolts in this assembly threading into thru holes so length should not be a major concern. I will let you know if I get more concise information about this!

Hah! I bet you can tackle this!

I believe these ones still have some life left, as my camshaft deviation values (variation from a reference angle between the camshafts and crankshaft) are still within spec. I plan on tackling this issue when I have more project space. Be advised, this is not a simple undertaking- replacing all 9 timing chain guides involves removing the engine and disassembling it completely.

Happy to hear it, comments like yours make it so worth it to document these repairs.

Yes, as far as I know those are stock. From everything I gathered doing this, these seats had never been recovered or otherwise touched. I don't know a Porsche part number offhand but will reply again if I find one.

I'm sorry you feel that it is pointless. I look forward to a video from you, showing us the way it's done!

@@northeastbavarian4249 touché, I’m actually working on one, I won’t post it here though I’ll let you know where it’s posted when it’s done. I just meant all the parts pre done or cut out should have been shown. Cars are not my specialty electronics are, therefore there are some people like myself that genuinely need it step by step visible, I’ll admit it. Take it easy mate.

This sounds like good advice, just a bit unclear- could you clarify what you mean?

Luckily, drying the car out thoroughly got rid of everything. I don't remember having to clear any codes at all.

I would like to re-tackle this at some point, probably just with a good used cover. It's low on the priority list, but I'll upload another video of that when I get it done!

U wish

That's a pretty good looking engine bay.

U wish

Or the size of them?

They are Dorman 555012 :)

Ty appreciate it

I replaced secondary air injection solenoid valve and the check engine light came back on so I’m thinking I have to clean out the manifold ports too.

@@shibbyslayr1 it sounds like that is the case, the car in this video was diagnosed at the dealer as needing the ports cleaned, new valve and pump. I could hear the pump run on cold starts so I suspected it was okay. I knew that his car had been driven sporadically and not up to temperature over the past couple years, so I jumped straight to the ports and cleaning them solved my check engine light.

I believe the standard cars use an H11, while the AMG styling package cars (like mine shown here) use an H7

@@northeastbavarian4249 AMG I want to install the H7 LED bulb I have, but there is no tab to fit on.

@@fatihcatal692 So you have to unplug the wiring harness (pigtail) from the socket on the fog light assembly, then rotate the socket on the fog light assembly about 10 degrees counterclockwise (looking forward). the socket and bulb will come out, and then you can replace the bulb and reinstall the socket. I can post a video for you if you can't get it with these instructions.

@@northeastbavarian4249 I removed the fog bulb and I want to install a LED bulb, but there is no tab on the bulb for the LED bulb to sit on.

@@fatihcatal692 I see what you mean- I know those aftermarket LED bulbs often have a large heat sink where the normal H7 plug is. That will likely require some engineering to make that fit- alternatively, find an LED bulb with a normal H7 form factor that had the plug in the right spot.

Osram/Sylvania 7505

@@northeastbavarian4249 thank you. Honestly forum's are all over the place and info books at stores.. it says 7506 for a lot and they never fit besides my fog lights

@@HurstTheHybrid no problem, I have found FCPEuro to be the best when it comes to tracking down the correct part #

Perhaps you mean the "cowl"? That's the piece that covers the wiper arms.

it is possible that this sensor could cause a misfire, but I would also look at other items- check your spark plugs and coil packs first.

Yes, same brake system on your C180.

This isn't an order of magnitude more difficult than most other modern cars.

​@northeastbavarian4249 yes. It is. This is asinine.

This is really great insight- thank you!

I actually just performed the cleaning and cleaned the valve. I did not replace the valve or pump. 5k trouble free miles so far.

Try looking for it under "windshield washer hose" at rockauto. Consider removing the hose to verify the shape of it, and match it to the item pictures that you see. If you can't find it that way, you might need to dive in to parts diagrams.

The code did not come back for me. Check your secondary air pump and secondary air valve, those may cause the code as well.

​@northeastbavarian4249 I cleared the ports, put new freeze plugs, and added a new secondary air valve still have engine code on

Try getting to it with some vice grips or pliers, then replace it with a new bolt when you get it out.

@@northeastbavarian4249 I ended up using easy outs and buying a new bolt and a spare for $0.20 🤣

Difficult to say- I would not think so, it would definitely be drawing more heavily on alternator which could sap engine power, but I never noticed strange cold start stopping behavior. Check your transmission fluid and brakes.

my car is a 2008 with the AMG styling package. I'm not sure which lights the Avant-Garde trim uses, but these are the ones I used. It should be easy to identify if they are correct from the ebay pictures www.ebay.com/itm/144132486995?hash=item218ef73753:g:MHUAAOSw~ZRhA8Vd&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8FW0RMGIeQx%2FYLegA9UduUv7KMYqN13HXNawERYb3ijGGoEpKAEssVFWhse2dUpCdy6RfcDK1qwNCxGjB3%2BJ9M19Iwn7GJV0nGtRfnToE6LrNR3fYY1s0qJcIP%2BblOccb8mx2V8JvxPLZaZbsgiot%2F2Q36NIrEgbF5IMrpxfbYZUwX1uyNWN8oY%2FD%2BvxpGcVdwXWwYIF41Yi2c%2FxIw%2B6SKLh6tENCYTmspJuhFJ6YANapkmMQsMymoPrlrlmQScCykzSmmIiVHZ69ZE%2BCwsLiTEbTJnUnKdfipoocpjN4tZUenC5myV97%2FyXOmTZ9al3Bw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR46j-rjcYQ