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  1. Michel

    6.9 Air cells check & replacement

    It was in November 1998 Here are some pictures that I found taken on that day. It was with my first digital camera (lousy resolution -- VGA). Also with the Late Great Peter Brock
  2. Michel

    Miss During Warm Up

    I have been driving my 690SEL lately a bit and I have found out that when I start it cold, it feels like it has a miss until it is a little warmer (the needle is off the wall). :confused: As soon as the temperature needle has moved a bit, the miss is gone. Any ideas?
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    Wheels and clearances

    I am considering at a set of wheels for my 690SEL They are 18" x 8.5" +25 offset at the front and 18" x 10" +25 offset at the rear. The tyres are 235/40ZR18 at the front and 275/40ZR18 at the rear. I know the offset is about right, but would the physical size of the wheels and tyres fit? I...
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    Save this W116 from the crusher

    Can someone in Queensland save this car from the crusher please http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mercedes-Benz-1976_W0QQitemZ330423835564QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Cars?hash=item4ceecb9bac
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    Brunhilde is up for sale

    No reason.....
  6. Michel

    Bentley Mulsanne - The Mighty New V8

    Bentley’s new 6¾ litre, twin-turbocharged V8 engine blends state-of-the-art technology with a classic configuration that’s propelled Crewe’s finest cars for over 50 years. Like the rest of the Mulsanne, every 505bhp V8 is hand-assembled and fully tested by Bentley’s technicians. Right at the...
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    For Sale W121 190B (1960)

    In carsales.com.au as of today...
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    Toyota For Sale

    I know this is not the place for peddling Toyotas, but this wonderful little example has come to my attention and is for sale. I will be putting it on carsales.com.au later today on behalf of a friend. 2008 Yaris Sedan YR/S with barely 24,000kms. 12 months rego and in excellent as new...
  9. Michel

    Steering Woes

    I took my 690SEL for a drive yesterday from Prestons to St Marys and back. One way was on the M7/M4 and then along Mamre Road to a colleague's house and back via Mamre road/Elizabeth drive and the back roads to my office. This was my first drive since I had the steering box replaced with a good...
  10. Michel

    thinking off selling goldie2 Perth

    Pictures of Goldie (on behalf of motec 6.9)
  11. Michel

    AMG Badge

    Is this a relevant badge to the 116s? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/AMG-Mercedes-old-style-trunk-badge_W0QQitemZ270533234067QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Car_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3efd098d93
  12. Michel

    For Sale -- 1978 280CE (coupe)

    I need to move that car soon... I am in borrowed storage space that I could lose anytime. OPEN TO OFFERS
  13. Michel

    For Sale W121 190B (1960)

    My baby Ponton is regretably for sale as I have lost storage space. 1960 W121 190B (big engine), runs like a clock. I have had it for nearly 5years. It has had front supsension and brake work done It was resprayed a few years ago and still has a beautiful shine. Nice clean interior and...
  14. Michel

    For Sale -- 1978 280CE (coupe)

    Here are some pictures taken in haste (I have lost my storage factory and I had to move cars to a temporary home). Apologies for the not so great quality :o
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    For Sale -- 1978 280CE (coupe)

    Nice car, with about 287,000 ks. I am lead to believe it was a three owner car when I got it. It has been serviced at Arthur Rizzo motors in Sydney. It is an Australian delivered car, automatic, MB TEX, A/C and burl walnut trim, but needs a carpet (the old one has a few tears). It had self...
  16. Michel

    450SEL F/S in ACT -- Is that one of us?

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mercedes-benz-450-1979-SEL_W0QQitemZ290397395233QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Cars?hash=item439d089921 Looks like a nice and clean car....
  17. Michel

    1977 becker mexico cassette radio

    This is advertised on eBay Someone might want it for authenticity in their 116... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220547687487&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
  18. Michel

    Pretty Unique 380SEL

    The owner claims it has full hydraulic suspension (front and back --6.9 style) http://cgi.ebay.com.au/mercedes-benz-380-SEL_W0QQitemZ200429902720QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAU_Cars?hash=item2eaa8d9b80
  19. Michel

    2010 Dakar Photos

    Simply Fascinating photography!!! And the terrain lends itself to the magical shots that are taken by these super professional photograpohers. I was lucky to meet French Champion Stephane Peterhansel who is a multiple Dakar winner He won the Paris Dakar Rally riding Yamaha motorcycles in 1991...
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