What did you do to your Crossfire today?
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Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
I've been getting a P0161 at every startup since the header instal. Got off my lazy cushion and switched the sensors. Now I have P0141 so there you are. Ordered and new Bosch 16276 from amazon. While I was at it I ordered a stud conversion kit with 2 sets of race nuts. Conical for the track rims and ball seats for the stock rims.
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Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
They do make the RimBands that are solid and are stretched and snapped onto the rim edge, but they must be installed with the tire deflated. And they cost almost twice as much! 
Rimbands Alloy Wheel Rim Protectors | Rimblades
Rimbands Alloy Wheel Rim Protectors | Rimblades
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Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Removed my front bumper cover and repaired damaged caused by me being stupid and pulling forward over one of those parking place wheel stops. When I backed up, the bumper cover hung on it and pulled the drivers side away from the fender, bent the bracket that bolts them together, and tore a small notch on the lip.
I detached the metal bracket which is affixed to the bumper cover at the join point, straightened it out in the vise and reattached it to the cover with pop rivets.
The fender was also slightly bent in the join area, used a rawhide mallet to get it back close to normal.
End result : you have to look real close now to see there was ever any damage.
( and I avoided the dreaded 'salvage title' )
I detached the metal bracket which is affixed to the bumper cover at the join point, straightened it out in the vise and reattached it to the cover with pop rivets.
The fender was also slightly bent in the join area, used a rawhide mallet to get it back close to normal.
End result : you have to look real close now to see there was ever any damage.
( and I avoided the dreaded 'salvage title' )
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Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Installed a set a Autolite copper core 3922's today. Changing plugs is a piece of cake when you have the proper tools, which I usually don't. 
The tools work so great, I have to post up a link to a set:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Spark-Plug-Wire-Wrench-and-Socket-Tool-112-113-/370764751584?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item56534d22e0&vxp=mtr
This is the best money spent to date on this car, besides performance mods.
The tools work so great, I have to post up a link to a set:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Spark-Plug-Wire-Wrench-and-Socket-Tool-112-113-/370764751584?pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&hash=item56534d22e0&vxp=mtr
This is the best money spent to date on this car, besides performance mods.
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Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Installed a set a Autolite copper core 3922's today. Changing plugs is a piece of cake when you have the proper tools, which I usually don't.
The tools work so great, I have to post up a link to a set:
Mercedes Spark Plug Wire Wrench and Socket Tool 112 113 | eBay
This is the best money spent to date on this car, besides performance mods.
The tools work so great, I have to post up a link to a set:
Mercedes Spark Plug Wire Wrench and Socket Tool 112 113 | eBay
This is the best money spent to date on this car, besides performance mods.
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From: NoVa
Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
I wrapped my wing in carbon fiber vinyl to see how it looks, not too shaby if I do say so myself.
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Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Clean your exhaust tips LOL
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Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
Can I see a photo of the bottom, I would like to see how you finished that area...
LMAO!!!!
Originally Posted by BoilerUpXFire
Can I see a photo of the bottom, I would like to see how you finished that area...
LMAO!!!!
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I installed a new water pump last night in an effort to eliminate a strange unwanted sound. After the install I realized the sound was still there. 
As a result I ordered an alternator last night, as it has to be there bearings (I've tried/tested everything else).
Anyone in the market for a low mile OEM water pump in excellent condition?
As a result I ordered an alternator last night, as it has to be there bearings (I've tried/tested everything else). Anyone in the market for a low mile OEM water pump in excellent condition?
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Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Installed a new alternator and it was a direct bolt-on. Problem solved, problem sound is gone!
I also installed new gaskets on my cutouts to elininate an exhaust leak.
I also installed new gaskets on my cutouts to elininate an exhaust leak.
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Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
The seat belt covers came so I replaced the Wally World fake sheep wool with these. I think I am going to order a set of Mercedes Benz ones so I can switch them out or maybe use one of each. I also stopped the top with the cover open and cleaned in there and the underside of the cover.
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Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Installed new alternator. Direct bolt on from ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271182623287?item=271182623287&viewitem=&vxp=mtr
Also changed out the trans filter and the electric connector. All done on the Limited.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271182623287?item=271182623287&viewitem=&vxp=mtr
Also changed out the trans filter and the electric connector. All done on the Limited.
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Re: What did you do to your Crossfire today?
Removed the headliner, found the leak in the rear to be caused by the wiring harness boot connecting the hatch to the body side. Cleaned up, re-applied, looking good so far!