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Note the engravings including build dates & pressures. The 6.9 was supposed the have blue dot 60Bar ones on the rear which is different to the red & green dot ones here.

Some new cells have arrived... Note the different part numbers

The front bumper is stuffed and will be replaced with an Aussie one. To my surprise the mounts are different to the Sth African ones which have energy absorbers & bigger mounting studs. The grille will also be replaced due to a rusted frame & broken insert. Cosmetic yes, but annoying me they do!

So finally the real work starts.... My target ‘finish’ date is 9th September.

Pics pre dead link...

I’m still in contact with the current owner. Latest pix hopefully ready for the 6.9 Anniversary Cruise...

Was a W116 of course!! Motor Manual Christmas 1978....

Seek & Ye shall find!! An article probably not seen since 1978.... And no sign of any other car!!

Cross fingers.... 🤞🏻🤞🏻

Pity the hydro has been removed & it’s now modified. Pix supplied for after the link disappears:

Seems more questions than answers & PCS was mention by the people I’ve consulted. Apparently they supply OEM with little after sales support. Calibration, mapping & tuning are the big issues here. Unless you’re an expert or have very deep pockets it’s not the way forward. It does make some...

FYI here’s the Benz box and ratios that were considered:

My people are telling me the Benz 5sp is far too hard with programming the controller the main hurdle. Currently looking at a GM 6L90E 6sp trans which is normally mated to the HSV LSA engine so it should be able to take the torque of the M100.