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    Dora 2

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    Dora 2

    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.
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    Dora 2

    Some new cells have arrived... Note the different part numbers
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    Dora 2

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    Dora 2

    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!
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    Dora 2

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    Dora 2

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    Dora 2

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

    Pics pre dead link...
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    Man o War for Sale

    I’m still in contact with the current owner. Latest pix hopefully ready for the 6.9 Anniversary Cruise...
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    Worlds First Production Turbo Diesel

    Was a W116 of course!! Motor Manual Christmas 1978....
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    Fangio and the 6.9

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    Fangio and the 6.9

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    Fangio and the 6.9

    Seek & Ye shall find!! An article probably not seen since 1978.... And no sign of any other car!!
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    Fangio and the 6.9

    Cross fingers.... 🤞🏻🤞🏻
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    Hydropneumatic Suspension (HPF) Series 2

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

    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...
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    6.9 Transmission Upgrade

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

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    6.9 Transmission Upgrade

    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.
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