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350SEL Source: http://karakullake.blogspot.com.au/2012/02/der-badass.html

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Can you see a pattern here? :( Okay, so I pulled the starter apart, cleaned it and re-greased the greasy bits. Everything seems in order mechanically and there is plenty of life left in the brushes. Come re-assembly time, the question arises: how do I "restrain" the 4 brushes so I can...

Hi all, I recently drained the cooling system of a 450, and was able to flush both the radiator and the engine with a garden hose. This is after disconnecting the top and bottom radiator hoses, then adding water in either direction at the top opening. When I tried this with a 6.9, I couldn't...

Hi all, Numpty question: what's the best way to turn the engine (by hand, clockwise)? I'm thinking a socket on the big nut on the front of the crank. Specifically - what size is that big nut? Radiator fan and ancillaries are removed. Ta Lukas

Hi all, 6.9 #1 has a long-term issue where the start motor will sometimes spin but not crank the engine. "Remedy" at present is to simply retry starting, at which point it will either crank correctly or the above will happen again. Happens at most 3 times in a row. I can't figure out any trends...

Hi all, A piece of side molding / rub strip was falling off the Conformadore, so I've pulled it off to clean up the surfaces and then stick it back on (this being a lesser car, they used double-sided tape rather than clips). The original was double sided tape, and it's left some residue behind...

After getting the Bundts of the parts car removed from the car, and then having the tyres stripped, I discovered that there are 2 variations on these wheels - early and late presumably. From the front: No visible difference, except that the "Made in West Germany" font is larger and better...

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Hi all, Well, am back from O/S, and finally in the home straights of dismantling the 450 so I can get it out of my front yard. The neighbours will be pleased. For those not familiar: TK - Dismantling TK - Pictures Question today is, which mechanical parts are common between the 450 and 6.9...

A few pics of the 450SEL with bits removed - this is what's behind all that trim, wood and chrome. Windscreen / wiper channel - the little caged thing is some sort of thermostat that controls the HVAC blower fan - to remove the fan, you have to remove that first. Behind the dash - lots of...

Hi all, Is it possible to remove the dashboard without removing the windscreen? I have the dash loose, but it seems to be physically too large to fit past the A-pillars and then out one of the front doors. The dash is not a keeper, so an option is to cut it up (to get at the wood, vents, etc)...

I followed Styria's "one photo tutorial" on power window removal 4 times this morning while dismantling the 450 a bit more, so thought I'd do a step-by-step for those, like me, who are new to that process. It's the same sequence for front and rear, left and right, save the odd different step...

Hi all, I can't figure out how to get this bit off - help! Wipers are removed, and there are 4 black plastic lumps on the engine bay side that don't respond to prying etc. The other long edge is under the windscreen seal. Does the screen need to come out? Is there a mystery screw under the...

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Hi all, Christmas holidays bring some long-awaited spare time to dismantle the parts 450SEL that has been sitting in my front yard for about a year now. Quick overview: Magnetite blue (I think) exterior - lovely colour Blue velour insides 360,000km Ran a year ago when parked, but smokey This...

Somewhat amusing ad, and what looks to be a good brown MBTex interior: eBay

Shannons The next lot is a 350SL.

Now this is nifty, if a little odd: BaT I like the "do not restore" sentiment - it's be great to get it running and putt around town in it.

BaT