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It's a good idea to do the chain. Here is a link to an older thread on this job, some of the part numbers may be slightly different for a 500vs a 450 but they are both M117's and you'll need to change all the same parts even if there are minor differences...

https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDetails.aspx?smode=0&aid=18230&lid=2362436&pgn=1&pgs=100 I've always admired these, but I doubt I would fit into the car!

This 380SE looks nice for the money, great colour combination and looks like it has at least some service history: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/randwick/cars-vans-utes/1985-mercedes-380se-w126-v8-rego-warranty-4999-special/1253748374

I wonder if it is a series 1 vs Series 2 thing? Here is my car next to a Series 1 SEC. A bit hard to see because of the angle of the photo, but it does not look like the cut out is there. I suspect the AMG thing is bragging rights at cars and coffee!

Those tips are great, much better than the horrible thing on my SEC.

I am not planning it any time soon, but for my ECE 560, like these exhaust tips. I have a horrible aftermarket one now: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Amg-sebring-Style-W126-C126-w124-W210-W201-W202-R129-W140-exhaust-tips/233615467732?hash=item36649124d4:g:fD8AAOSwYE9e4N6A

This 280SE looks quite nice other than the faded paint. As you know I am partial to the W126 in signal red. https://www.graysonline.com/lot/0001-7766680/motor-vehiclesmotor-cycles/1982-mercedes-benz-280se-automatic-sedan?spr=true One day left at $1200 FIN...

Another good classic workshop video from Iain Tyrrel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1Pwe-Pnstg i1Pwe-Pnstg

https://www.thedrive.com/news/34547/bmw-is-planning-to-sell-heated-seats-and-more-as-a-subscription-no-really Personally this would not endear me to buying a new BMW.

This looks like a really nice SEL: https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/riverwood/cars-vans-utes/mercedes-benz-560-sel/1251578653 FIN WDB1260392A262204 Model 560 SEL Engine 117968 22 011777 Transmission 722323 02 759105 Order Number 0 6 901 11083 Order Location AUSTRALIA...

Another interesting video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdFRL6dEMo0 HdFRL6dEMo0 Pierre laments the lack of love for the 114/115. And I think he is right that it is probably the least valued of the classic mercedes models. I do think the coupes are in a different class, as is the...

This 300SE has less than 24 hours to go and with the current bidding at less than $1500 seems like it could be excellent buying: https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDetails.aspx?smode=0&aid=17044&lid=2280387&pgn=1&pgs=100 FIN WDB1260242A421031 Model 300 SE Engine...

There was a MBCNSW drive with the Rolls Royce club today. I went along and we made a big W126 line up. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2020/06/mercedes-club-drive-to-peats-ridge/

This looks like a really good buy. https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/cobargo/cars-vans-utes/1961-rover-3-litre-mk-2-saloon/1250625397 $3000 and much work done.

Could be an interesting conversion for something like a 500SLC or other 107. Expensive though. Would also be interesting for W113 but might hurt values due to non originality. Having said that, a good 5 speed conversion does not hurt (and often helps) values of classic jags, especially...

we had another thread about the struts used on the simple self-leveling system used on Many Mercedes benz models. There was a bit of confusion on the more complex struts as used on the 6.9 and also the systems used on the series 1 W126 and the series 2 W126. We already have a thread on the...

Pierre Makes some points around aftermarket wheels: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYj7Jzz4txE IYj7Jzz4txE Thoughts?

This thread was to focus on the self-leveling rear suspension as found on countless models including 116, 126, 123, 124 and more. No front struts on these systems. Not the far more sophisticated system as found in the 6.9 and occasionally LWB 126. I have moved the content to a new thread.

Latest on the 560SEL: I took the seat out again and had a look at the adjuster. Using a power probe, there was constant 12v to one of the pins of the motor, and nothing at the other. When the switch is pressed, the voltage goes away. This doesn't seem right. The motor works by sending...

There is a mob in the USA rebuilding the SLS struts and they want about $750 plus core for a rebuilt one. That seems excessive. I could understand that for the more complex HPF ones though. This guy who gets good reviews on 600s also does the 6.9 ones so maybe could do the W126 as well...