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I had to use three hands to get the valve body out of its housing and make sure the gear selector pin engaged with the plastic gear selector while I laid flat under the car and replaced the conductor plate, and I lost roughly 5.5 litres of gearbox fluid doing so. The specification calls for a torque of 8 Nm for the bolts that hold the body in place, which worries me because I've never thought they were tight enough. I have done some road testing, and everything seems to be in order. Now I just need to bring the gearbox to 80C (using the scan tool on the passenger seat), which takes an incredibly long time, so I can check the fluid level. Hopefully it's done, but I hope we won't have to talk too soon.

Since the aftermarket parts are only around £80 extra, I opted against ordering them and instead ordered them from the dealer. They should arrive on Tuesday. Good idea about the torque converter; I'll remove the rubber bung and take a look. I doubt it has one, though. I will let you know how it turns out.

From what I can tell from my quick Google search, the 200K's conductor plate simply needs a scanner to clear the code—the one I already have. Does anyone else have any confirmation on this? If that's the case, I'm considering getting a Febi replacement because I don't want to put too much money into my 23-year-old car. So, say goodbye to a couple curse words, hello to £120 for fluid, filter, and gasket, and £200 for the plate.

I wanted to start a new thread to talk about some problems I've been having with my 2003 CLK 200K. Problems with higher-than-usual rpm during changes have been plaguing me recently. To make a long story short, I opted to check the pilot bushing because I knew this car had a history of leaks. Sure enough, I found leaks, so I replaced the bushing and cleaned the wiring loom and connectors on the TCM. Still no joy; the EML light is on and a P2203 code appears, meaning that the speed sensor 3's internal check failed. I have a question: it seems like the conductor plate or maybe the TCM has failed because of the oil invasion. Do you have any opinions on what you think is most likely? Can someone suggest a reliable independent in the Essex area? I'd prefer to do the work myself (and am more than capable), but I'm afraid I'll need to learn code first. I would greatly appreciate any information you may have.

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For that task, a Dremel would be the right tool to use. Just like I mentioned before, wait to attach the wiper arm after you've let the vehicle run and park before installing the replacement. Otherwise, you might find yourself wiping the number plate again, haha.

You may get a used wiper motor on eBay or at a scrapyard. Put the wiper arm on only after you've tried the engine and parked.

It does resemble the circular vent on my E12.

They will not approve it unless they execute the recall. You must simply disregard the letters.

It may be prudent to elevate the vehicle on a ramp to inspect the wheel bearing.

I was referring to the leak-down test. I apologise for the improper designation. I would be concerned about utilising compressed air to secure valves due to the potential for a disruption in the air supply. There is excessive risk involved for me!

Reports indicate that the 1.2 Purecrap engine may have excessive oil consumption for two reasons. The first issue arises from the valve stem oil seals, while the second results from deteriorated oil control rings on the pistons. Pressure testing can determine the situation. If the valve stem oil seals are defective, they can be replaced in situ using a method known as the coiled rope technique in the combustion chamber. I lack direct experience on this matter. Piston rings necessitate additional disassembly of the engine.

While this is true, I would not invest £120,000 to return there.

What is the rationale for this? The 530d is a high-performance vehicle from the manufacturer. Your insurance premiums will significantly increase or become void.