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Okeydokey, Having degreased all the greasy bits that weren't supposed to be greasy on the 6.9, I had a little time left, so decided to fit the rather expensive headlight wipers. It came without them, although the little driveshafts from the motors still stuck out the front (behind the bumper)...

Too the 6.9 for a RWC yesterday - given that it had a few fluid leaks, I wasn't really expecting a pass, and indeed it didn't. The bounce list was: 1) Tint too dark (is 35%, must be 5%) 2) Engine oil leak 3) P/S fluid leak 4) Shock bushes need replacing Took it to an excellent mechanic...

A brief update on 6.9 progress to date: Boot seal channel de-rusted Tail light surrounds de-rusted Dodgy electricals in boot fixed Sunroof frame and matching areas in car roof de-rusted New tail-light seals New sunroof seals New sunroof feet / sliding jaws Sunroof works! Power windows fixed...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MERCEDES-BENZ-W116-280S-SEDAN-ONE-OWNER-AUSTRALIAN-DEL_W0QQitemZ200245171836QQihZ010QQcategoryZ2030QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem High kms and possibly a bit steep for the price, but at a glance looks to be in good nick. Racers: it's an auto, sorry. I think this...

For those that can't get enough of hydro suspension: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/rare-1974-CITROEN-DS23-FAMILIALE-wagon-suit-resto-S-A_W0QQitemZ190243197759QQihZ009QQcategoryZ2030QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Hi all, Was putting the sunroof back into the rusty 350, so that it could sit outside without wearing a trap and to get the sunroof frame + bits out of the carport. Re-assembled it all OK and figured out how to make it all work again, but to my dissapointment the sunroof motor would still only...

Hi all, Am after a good condition roof lining (the beige perforated stuff) from a long chassis car - please advise if you have one on offer. I think I read that some race cars recently may have had them removed?:) Ta Lukas

Hi all, It's time to fix the shuddery windows on the new 6.9 - can anyone advise tips as to what to lubricate and so on? Have pulled out a door trim, and the vertical bar that the window slides up and down against would seem to be the main point of friction (apart from the window seals in the...

Hi all, After the following bits - got a quote from MBSpares, but half are not available and the other half are pricey. Have yet to check AutoHausAZ, will do that too. If anyone has any of these going, please advise. Thanks Lukas 1) LH rear tail light lense 2) LH + RH rear tail light foam...

Well, it had to happen. Took a little trip to West Gippsland the week before last, and have as a result procured myself the 6.9 that was on EBay as per http://topklasse.org/forums/showthread.php?t=711. It also came with a "parts" 450SEL, which is work out but still better than the rusty 350 in...

Two more: Motor Manual Magazine (Australia) from September 1976 - Article: Mercedes 450SEL or 3 Ford LTDs (5MB)? http://www.savefile.com/files/1646315 Wheels Magazine (Australia) from August 1975 - Article: We Drive Benz 6.9 Superstar (2.5MB) http://www.savefile.com/files/1646361

While looking for potential rusty 350SE replacements, found: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=250259196405 Is 250,000km far for a 6.9? Starting price seems cheap, where it ends is another story. But wait, there's more: you get a free 450SEL! Lukas

Hi all, Was jacking up the front of the car using the vehicle jack and the jacking point under the drivers door, when cracking noises started coming from the jack point. Lowered the jack, got out a screwdriver to start poking around, and long story short - there is a lot more rust that I...

Okeydokey, The remaining thing preventing me from going for a little drive is the fact that my brakes are locked on. This is regular brake, not park brake. History: The car has not been driven for approx 15 years. Lukas knows very little about braking system maintenance. Previous owner said...

Hi all, Reading Parks' post re Dynamat, I want to stick some around the car insides, for the purposes of sound deadening and insulation, plus also as another defence against moisture build-up on the ceiling insides (in addition to some kind of primer). Best price I can find in Canberra is $330...

Hi all, One of the more urgent jobs when I got my 350 was making it watertight. A culprit in this area was the sunroof, so while waiting for other parts, I pulled the sunroof out. As I couldn't find any pics / guides on the www for how to do this, I thought I'd put up my "method" here. By no...

Hi all, Am about to take posession of a car (W116) that apparently hasn't been run at all for about 4 years, possibly more. Any advice on what preparation I should be making? This is purely to get the engine running, not do go driving or get a RWC or such. What I'm planning to do is: 1) Change...