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    6.9 steering tie-rods

    Alright so I know they are specific to the 6.9, but is it both ends or just the inner ends which are longer? One of my outer ends is shot, got about 5mm play in it. Was hoping to get away with changing that one end - can I use one from a normal W116? I.
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    Cheap euro 500SEL engine in Melb

    For those of you looking for one, there's a cheap 500SEL engine at Pick-a-part in Campbelfield. They are having a 1/2 price sale on engines this weekend which means you should be able to get this motor for about $200 or slightly less. This was the 500SEL I was checking out in Dec/Jan but...
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    Bosch reproduced old parts - D, K, KE jet

    Check this out: http://www.automotive-tradition.de/en/teile/aktuelle_nachfertigung.htm It seems that Bosch are now remanufacturing a lot of the parts for older models which may have been otherwise discontinued . Noteworthy is the part listing all the parts for K and KE jetronic injection ...
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    W123 in Swedish drift championship

    You go grrl... lil W123 diesel black smoke producing super competitive drift car! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRF6W-y25RM I.
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    Cheap 6.9 on eBay with blue wheels and grille - for restorers

    Not mine. Discuss. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MERCEDES-BENZ-450SEL-6-9-PARTS-CAR_W0QQitemZ270364982731QQihZ017QQcategoryZ35227QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I.
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    Avalon autocross 22th March 2009

    Take one tarmac racer and put normal wheels and tyres on, and fit oversized mudflaps, and you have a dirt track warrior: There were lots of 4cyl cars but this was my main opposition, a BMW 735iL especially modified for dirt duties: The attendents (me included) wouldn't look out of place on...
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    15" bundts anyone? eBay...

    They aren't mine and I can't vouch for them but the price seems good. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mercedes-Factory-Mags_W0QQitemZ260373839103QQihZ016QQcategoryZ43955QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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    FS: W116 instrument cluster rubber band - holds binnacle in

    I have one for sale, perfect condition, removed from a '79 280SEL. New cost from MB is over $A110. If yours is missing or busted you need this to hold your instrument cluster in place. It looks like a big black rubber band. $50 includes postage. Note: the proceeds of my sales of parts go...
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    W126 front brakes on a W116 - hows it done?

    I've seen it made mention in various places that people have successfully adapted the W126 front brakes to a W116. The pad area looks to be about 33% larger than the W116 front brakes, yet the kit still fits under a 14" alloy rim. If someone knows, let me know. I'd assume straight away you'd...
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    Team116 #2 cronicle 26th Jan 2000: sports racing seats

    To fit non-MB seats to a W116 you need to make up some adaptors which will fit the original W116 runner assemblies to the aftermarket seats: To do this use 20mm RHS welded into a lattice as shown below: You then bolt these to the bottoms of the new seats and then to the original MB...
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    TeamW116 #2 Cronicle: Sandown 19Jan09 supersprint

    Hi people, I improved my PB in the white 450SE at Sandown by at least 2 seconds from a fastest lap of 1:47 to 1:45, which now equals Cameron's time set last year in TeamW116 #1 Ol'silver. Trying to find where the last 1000 rpm had gone (we've been competing with a top rev limit of an...
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    FS: MPS for D-Jet 280 and 350/450

    I still have some of these left, make me an offer. As usual the proceeds of my sales of used parts go toward the continuing improvement of my two W116s. Ian.
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    WTB: 6.9 hydro suspension tank

    Need a good used hydro suspension fluid tank for my 6.9 One of the two small bolts (for want of a better word) on my current one which retain the pressure regulator has stripped threads, and doesn't hold the PR down to my satisfaction. Ian.
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    WTB: 6.9 high pressure hose

    I need the hose which runs from the hydro pump to the pressure regulator. A previous owner (prior to its most recent previous owner) has stupidly rounded the flare-nut and I can't tighten it up enough into the pressure regulator without it leaking. Either that or an MB part number and I'll buy...
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    Stupid washer bottle syphons itself empty - whats up?

    Like the subject says, the washer bottle syphons itself empty. The bottle itself is not cracked / has no holes in it... if you fill it with water and don't use the windscreen washer it will not empty itself. But lately if I use the windscreen washer it will then empty itself at a rate of...
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    WTB: B-pillar trim in bamboo colour

    Hi, I need a good condition RH (driver's side in aussie cars) B-pillar trim in bamboo colour (the sort of browny/organgy colour). If you have one to sell let me know. Ian.
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    W116 and W123 same front seats?

    Today I was fixing the seat runners on my 6.9, which had seized... When I pulled out the drivers seat I noticed underneath it carried a 123 part number, and a manufacture date of 11/12/78, which is consistent with my car being an early 1979 model (#5440) and the general poor condition of the...
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    FS: Rear speaker grilles - original 1970s

    These are probably best appreciated by the restorers out there. I have a pair of original round speaker grilles which went on the rear parcel shelf of our cars. They are in excellent used condition. I'm open to offers and if you need pictures, just let me know your email address. Note...
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    FS: Firewall drains - good used condition

    I have for sale a couple of USED rubber platypus bill firewall (scuttle) drains. 116 835 05 97 is the number, dealer price is (or was a month ago) $154.33 + 10% ex Germany which is a bit much for what they are. $50/pr + postage for my good used ones. Note: the proceeds of my sales of parts go...
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    zebrano console wood and 205/70-14in (5) tyres

    Just some things I have up for grabs on evil bay at the moment: 3 piece Zebrano console upgrade items: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=150314485741&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=005 4 Dunlop and 1 Michelin 205/70-14in tyres with 50% tread left...
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