When Welding Won’t Do…
Maintaining the right standards
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Author: Mercedes-Benz StarTuned
Formula Friction
Savings on fixing brakes right!
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February 2009
In this issue: Another Chance to Burn; Safe & Secure – Mercedes-Benz Pneumatic Central Locking; A Question of Timing; The Straight & Narrow; Genuine Mercedes-Benz Parts…Nearby
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The Straight & Narrow – Evaluating Chassis Integrity After a Collision
When evaluating chassis integrity after collision damage you need to take the extra steps to verify straightness. The inherent value of a Mercedes-Benz vehicle definitely makes these extra steps worthwhile.
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A Question of Timing – Replacing Timing Chains and Tensioners
Mercedes-Benz timing chains and tensioners last and last. But, given the tremendous number of miles people put on these vehicles, they will need attention sooner or later.
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Safe & Secure – Mercedes-Benz Pneumatic Central Locking
One of the convenience features used most by your customers is the central locking system. Years ago, M-B took a completely different approach to this by making it pneumatic instead of electrical.
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Secondary Air Injection Systems: Another Chance to Burn
Just like a blacksmith’s bellows, the Mercedes-Benz AIS “fans the flames,” promoting rapid oxidation of pollutants in the exhaust stream.
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StarTuned December 2008
In this issue: Eye on Emissions; Can We Get on the Bus; Control Units go Back to School; Taking Stock in Bonds (Chemical Bonds, That is)
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Taking Stock in Bonds (Chemical Bonds, That Is)
Ease of manufacture, shear strength and aesthetic body lines are only some of the reasons Mercedes-Benz uses chemical bonding for joining body panels. How can we duplicate an OEM panel seam?
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Mercedes-Benz Control Units Go Back to School
Installing a new control unit to replace the failed one is only half the job. With various combinations of options available on the same model, the new unit has to learn which are installed and how to work with them.
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