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Good luck with the sale. Looks like a good project. if I had more time....

Sounds good. be interested to see some pictures when you're working on it tomorrow. You also have the opportunity to photograph the first three generations of S-Class together (W116, W126, W140)

Michel, your 380 arrive yet? Do you still have the W140 also?

Since there were about 10 articles, I created a summary here: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-summary/ Probably not much new for those who have been following along daily. It was a great event and glad to see the interst in it here too.

Final day 7: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-day-7-white-cliffs-to-sydney/

Day 6: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-day-6-glenelg-to-white-cliffs/

Day 5: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-day-5-scenic-drive-to-lady-bay/

Day 4: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-day-4/ Show and shine event: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-show-and-shine/

Day 3: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-day-3-torquay-to-glenelg/

Day 2, weather is getting better and the owner of the green 280CE has overhauled his charging and cooling system in various parking lots around victoria https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-day-2-orbost-to-torquay/

Nope, my car is ok so far. One of the 280CE’s has a dead alternator

https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/04/mercedes-clubs-national-rally-2022-day-1-sydney-to-orbost/ Day 1. Rain and a few car troubles, but we got there in the end.

Thanks all, Should be a good trip. good tip on the coil, i replaced it about 10 years ago, hopefully it's still ok as i'm leaving tomorrow so won't be able to source another one in time! Bryce

I've mentioned on other threads I am attending the Mercedes-Benz clubs of Australia national rally in Adelaide this weekend. I'll use this thread to post updates, links and pictures on the event to those who are interested. I'm going to be part of a smaller group taking a more scenic...

Need pics!

I'm in the UK for work and I happened to see a very interesting car driving past when I was walking through Cambridge on Saturday. Not the greatest photo as i had to fumble for the camera as the car was doing about 30mph. Apparently the car is owned by a couple who have been taking it on...

Looks like a fairly honest MKIIB Saloon for sale. Not many of these left around. https://www.lloydsonline.com.au/LotDetails.aspx?smode=0&aid=30526&lid=3457106&pgn=1&pgs=100

I'm testing cold control pressure as my theory is my warm up regulator is the culprit. engine has to be totally cold, and warm up regulator power disconnected to watch the readings change first when engine is cold and then as it heats up.

Last night I swapped the fuel pump over from my 420SEL parts car. The pump on the 420 were supposed to be near new. Will now need to retest but need a dead cold engine for that.