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    Suspension issues - Gleaming Beauty

    Driving to my storage shed the other day, the nose of Gleaming Beauty was right down on my arrival. Somewhat perplexing, as I hadn't picked it up whilst driving. Anyway, opening the bonnet revealed that the plastic fitting had pulled out from the metal connecting rod that connects the front...
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    107 Meet in Holland

    Nice video, with some gorgeous cars - Styria http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=002arlmOnrg&feature=related
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    6.9 - yours for $50K.

    On Car Sales - Brisbane based car. Pity about the poor quality lighting in the photos. http://www.carsales.com.au/Gallery.aspx?R=11661211&index=4&track=IMAGEVIEWER&h_mid=4415219&f_mid=0&c_mid=4414491&TabId=304744 Regards Styria N. B. ...and it is not a low mileage car !
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    Early 6 cylinder fuel injection

    Great and accurate description of the workings of early six cylinder injection pumps. http://www.sl113.org/wiki/Fuel/Injection#Pump Regards Styria
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    6.9 Appraisal

    Some pertinent commentary. In addition, the information available on this site is simply outstanding. Highly recommended to be classed as a favourite. http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/car_info_mercedes_450sel.htm Regards Styria
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    Leseberg Car Dealer

    http://www.mercedes-leseberg.de/oldtimer/ There is a reason for posting these details - obviously, the Astral Silver 6.9 with a selection of good quality photos. Note with this car the absence of mag wheels, an old Becker Radio normally fitted to the 108/109 range, and the absence of timber in...
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    Service Life - 6.9 Muffler

    As a rule, you wouldn't replace either of the two mufflers with genuine replacement units. At some stage, I priced the cost of both 6.3 and 6.9 mufflers and if I remember correctly, the cost was horrendous. Say about two grand plus for just the rear muffler. Anyway, please don't quote as my info...
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    Leaking front screen

    As part of Gleaming Beauty's repaint and restore, I was fortunate in having an excellent used front screen on hand, together with an excellent front screen rubber. The old window wasstone marked, plus had quite a big stone chip that turned into a crack. As I said, the rubber was excellent, and...
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    Two-Tone - flavour of the month

    Through the kind effort by our Tim in Newcastle, a nice selection of 108s and 109s on display - all two tone. Interesting. http://sterntwiete.mparschau.de/html/zweiton.html Regards Styria
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    Replacing rear handbrake shoes

    Hi all, this is just an oversize whinge (sorry Mark !). Has anyone tried to remove those brake shoes from the rear hub of a 450/6.9 ? Obviously I have, and honestly, I dread the thought of having to carry out this replacement. Removal is only possible by removal of four springs - two that hold...
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    6.9 CLACK CLACK rear hub.

    You may have noticed that I refitted the Bundts, or Fuchs Alloys, to Gleaming Beauty as shown in this picture.... Compare those Alloys with the ones that have been on GB for more than five years now...... Okay, let me say from the outset that, to get the best visual aspect for Gleaming...
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    The 600 Grosser

    Lots of information courtesy International M100 site and Tarek, our friend in Egypt. http://www.m-100.cc/600/index.html Regards Styria
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    220SE Convertible

    Great colour combination, lovely condition, except for the under bonnet appearance - that represents a serious flaw if one would want to purchase it. One other very important aspect that appears to be a serious shortcoming - it's under the bonnet and would anyone like to pick it ...
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    Unhappy 107 - SL

    Some 107a can present an owner with serious headaches - we've had a couple of badly rusted 107s that took a bit of doing to put right. https://picasaweb.google.com/114501749370489309902/RathcooleSL# Regards Styria
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    125 Years - Tempelhof - Berlin

    Mercedes themselves have created a pictorial album of their recent event at Berlin Tempelhof celebrating 125 years of the Company. http://www.flickr.com/photos/mb_museum/sets/72157627505134117 Well worthwhile looking at these informative pictures. Regards Styria
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    Replacing strut mounts - 6.9

    Strut mounts, both front and rear, can be a much neglected and overlooked item when it comes to assessing the mechanical condition, and in due course, replace those mounts. Incidentally, I have had those rebuilt for a number of years now on account of the cost and/or availability of new units...
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    6.9 struts - info needed

    I have previously referred to the fact that at least two or three 6.9s suffer from a lower suspension setting on the right hand front. No one came up with any suggestions, let alone remedies - if there is one. It just so happens that I have in my possession two front struts that were fitted...
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    Dash Vent - Right Side

    This is the puppy that I am talking about...... What problems does it give, what grief does it cause ? Generally none, unless the plastic loop is broken, usually due to careless, and hamfisted attempts to remove the black plastic heater/fresh air vent from the spout of the vent unit. Sure. I...
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    Checking fuel injectors - K-JET

    Some while ago, I posted details of how I checked the efficiency in operation of some eight fuel injectors. Now, I have endeavoured to find this post/thread to bring you up to date with the latest but, alas, I have not been able to find it. In the course of this search, I have come to realize...
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    Rolls Royce Concours - 2011

    http://www.topklasse.org/forums/showthread.php?t=3112 Enjoy Styria
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