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To be perfectly honest, I have always bought my oil from K - Mart or Big W, except for many years ago when I used to deal with Castrol direct. That contact is all gone now, so the Supermarkets it is.....or, of course, from Repco at various times. Now, Repco have always maintained that "there...

As Sydneysiders would know, we have experienced our fair share of quite hot days - many times at least 34 degrees centigrade, but even hotter days when temperatures have reached more than forty degrees. Gleaming Beauty, my 6.9, is a daily driver and as such, the mechanicals and cooling system...

Well, that's what Parks sang out when I was attending to an engine sump crack - trying to fix it on my 6.3. You've never seen me move so quick as I took off a thick 'doonah' (spelt correctly ?) to protect the interior from the harsh sun we experienced on Moday - we are not talking about Tuesday...

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I guess most of us know just that little bit (or more) about those magnificent machines. Even today, you stand in awe looking at them at Concourses and the like with their impeccable exterior styling and lavish interior. If anyone is not familiar with their styling, I can dig out a couple of...

I guess I could stand to be corrected, but I have reason to believe that only the 1969 300SEL 6.3s are fitted with ventilated disc rotors, and higher capacity brake calipers. I find this quite remarkable in view of the fact that good authorities contend that the braking capacity or capabilities...

They are about, presently on about 6500 Euros - details http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260479429386&ih=016&category=9855&ssPageName=WDVW&rd=1&rvr_id= Regards Styria

This is one task which I particularly dislike, the reason being that there appears to be no means of shutting off the fuel supply whilst one is disconnecting the various hoses and fittings that are part of the fuel filter arrangement. As much as I try to avoid spillage, I invariably finish up...

Just to bring you guys up to date - plenty to choose from...

I had always been aware that 6.9s had engine mounts that carried a different part number to those used for the 450 model range fitted with the M116 and M117 engine range, and there was of course quite a difference in cost between the 450 and the 6.9 units - in fact, the price is probably double...

Had a problem that occurred without warning on bb's 6.9. I closed the right rear door the other day, and when I came to re-open it - nothing, absolutly nothing. Pulling the outside lever provided no response, same with the interior lever - again nothing, tried to push /pull the button...

Those familiar with 6.9 would be aware that the suspension pressure regulator base on top of the reservoir can be quite suspect to leakage of hydraulic oil. The Company uses quite a strange, jelly like gasket (does anyone know why this type of gasket ?) under the base, and you can spend quite a...

It's got to be one of the nicest cars I've ever seen - in pictures.. http://www.madle.org/dbuicky.htm Regards Styria

Presently, Parks has an absolutely delightful project in our workshop - it is an exquisitely styled Allemano Abarth 750cc Convertible - when we have the opportunity, we'll post photos of this baby. Anyway, I had always been vaguely familiar with the name Allemano, an Italian Coachbuilder of...

Two cars located on Car Point. The 450SEL referred to seems to be an absolute bargain, but it is located in Victoria - on the surface, it looks great http://www.carpoint.com.au/used-car/MERCEDES/450SEL/Victoria/csn6871701.aspx The other of real interest is the Magnetite Blue 6.9 that's been...

Has anyone had any actual experience relating to the removal of the above valve ? For quite some time now, Gleaming Beauty has lost rear suspension pressure overnight, with the rear suspension valve leaving hydraulic oil deposits on the floor, but I never really worried about it unduly as she...

This is probably one of the easiest jobs to carry out on a 6.9, but it pays to know your way around procedure and tool wise. First off, I disconnect the height adjustment cable and jack up the front of the car - be sure to place suitable stands under the car to support its weight. Then move the...

Again, one of China's finest with a huge capacity of 400 Watts. Wants a good home, still in sealed box, never turned a blade. Looking for Bargain Hunter at $55.00. Please PM if interested. Regards Styria

I need to find a good home for the above, BRAND NEW Spankers flat screen Colour TV set. Never been used, still in box, but no remote, nor instruction manual. I know it is not your "accepted" brand, but at $280.00 one cannot go wrong. If interested, please send me PM. Regards Styria N.B. One...