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  1. BenzBoy

    Ethanol

    I know we have discussed ethanol before and not arrived at a conclusion but here is a new development. In today's Sydney Morning Herald (p.13)there is a report that the NSW government intends to mandate 10% ethanol in standard unleaded petrol by 2010. There have been many recommendations along...
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    Oils

    Just some interesting reading: http://www.penriteoil.com/uk/nextpage.php?navlink=Zinc%20in%20Engine%20Oils http://www.focfloridaregion.com/edu/oil.htm http://www.carbibles.com/engineoil_bible.html http://www.abc.net.au/science/k2/trek/4wd/june99_1.htm And the more I read the more I...
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    Wanted - dashmat for W116

    Wanted - black dashmat for W116. Blue is the only colour MB Spares has and no black at the moment. Regards, BenzBoy
  4. BenzBoy

    Good things happen too!!!

    A story with a happy ending. :D:D:D Last weekend I locked the Tom Tom in the centre security console of Miss Olga's Spirit. When I went to unlock it I could not get the lock to budge. I tried all my tricks on and off for several days....I went to the locksmiths whom I know to be good and after...
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    Some-one had to do it...

    Some-one had to do it and no-one would come with me (I can undersand - it being Easter and all) into the wilds of the South Coast today for a little drive of; 4 Bentley MkVIs 2 Silver Dawns 1 Stutz Bearcat 1 Dennis Fire Engine 1 Daimler 250 I now know what a totally original low mileage 1954...
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    Michelin tyres

    Originals made by Michelin but not easily available in Australia - http://www.michelin-passion.com/passion/home/en/home.jsp Regards, BenzBoy
  7. BenzBoy

    Maxxis Tyres?

    A friend is complaining his car wanders and tramlines despite being re-bushed and aligned. He has also fitted Maxxis tyres. Does anyont have experience of Maxxis? Regards, BenzBoy
  8. BenzBoy

    What price a 450SE?

    As you know, my 450SE has been sold and I am quite satisfied with the price. I am also satisfied that the new owner will enjoy the vehicle. However, there is a young gentleman out there who is less than happy. He came and drove the car twice - had it inspected and the report could find no faults...
  9. BenzBoy

    Starts 1st time....

    My 450SE has sat in a dark and lonely storage house (well actually it's a motor musem and it sat beside a Silver Cloud reputed to have been used by Sir Henry Bolte) since 25th Jan. A quick check of oil and water and turn the key. Needless to say, it started instantly and blew no smoke - just...
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