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I know it is not part of 107 or 116 folklore, but I felt it justified to feature the restoration of this car in this section of the forum. I felt that it was prudent and of possible benefit to members present and the future to have access to some of the very comprehensive measures that were...

It's quite simple, isn't it ? Buy some expensive gold plated Mothers or whatever, water, big sponge and away you go. Nothing wrong with any of that, including hosing off all those lovely suds and then putting the synthetic chamois (povos like me) to good use. It's the hosing bit I want to talk...

Most of us know the procedure involved in carrying out an engine compression test. Right ? Engine hot, accelerator pedal fully depressed, and turning over engine for about six or seven revolutions. Normally, to carry out the test, it needs two people, namely one to activate the turning of...

Hi Mat, what an informative and enlightening summary of the W140 range. In my opinion, reading glossy and sometimes prejudiced summaries and tests in magazines do not really reflect some of the pitfalls and actual ownership experiences an owner may encounter, and it is for this reason that your...

Re: I hope Interiors is the correct spot for this - W126 280SE central locking issues Hi BenzRBest, this subject has been covered quite extensively only just recently - please see details of the thread hereunder. http://www.topklasse.org/forums/showthread.php?t=2654 I have a comprehensive...

Owned by, I think, Kalpesh who is one of our members. The car looks nice enough - as good as can be expected of pics. not quite up to Photobucket standards. The owner had referred to this restoration in an email to me back in December, but he has not been in touch since, nor has he been on the...

I personally have always liked the looks of the W140 models, and have also been taken by their sheer size. That has always been one aspect oft criticized by the press and car magazines and, may I add, without genuine understanding and appreciation of why this model was built in the first place...

I thought you guys might get thrown by the name. Check out its origins as detailed in Winding Road magazine. http://magazine.windingroad.com/issue/68/ Regards Styria

Find some useful information, and check out the comprehensive photo gallery in my favourite Internet magazine. http://www.windingroad.com/articles/news/first-look-2012-mercedes-benz-c63-amg-coupe/ Regards Styria

I have already referred to my "blue and black in the face" efforts, and it was evident that a vacuum pump was the most essential tool to have at one's disposal. The following illustration shows: 1. The vacuum pump I bought, as well as some components of the system. The next pictures...

Well, it's far easier said than done. I have experienced problems with Gleaming Beauty for a number of years, as well as Wilhelm, the Astral Silver 6.9 that I used to own, but is now in the hands of ChrisP., domiciled in WA. With Gleaming Beauty, I had one somewhat unsuccessful visit to one...

Click this link - http://mercedes.coolbegin.com/ Regards Styria

Quite an unusual, yet at the same time, attractive, 6.9 on German ebay. Good range of pictures illustrating what I think is a good looking car - it has a few issues, such as non-functioning Air, electric window operation somewhat haphazard, it is suggested that the clear over base could do with...

Hi Matt, is this your first Mercedes and why did you choose the W140 - for years now, they have been undersold badly, especially the V12 version. Unfortunately, the net can be very harsh on the reputation of a Motor Car. Similar to the journalistic press - they can make or break a car as...

Hi Tony, I am somewhat confused - are you talking about the Air Cell or the shock absorbers ? If it is the Air Cell, forget Pedders as there is nothing that they would be able to do - plus, I don't think that they would be a particularly cheap option, no matter what service they'd provide...

I visited this museum back in 2005. I am linking this thread to those posts - for no particular reason other than to make it readily 'findable' at any time for present and new members. http://www.topklasse.org/forums/showthread.php?t=1012 Furthermore, I am sad to relate that the museum has...

These are excellent photos for future reference. There is a good chance that this thread will be transferred to the technical section of topklasse. In the meantime, I have decided to carry on with interior dismantling from where Lukas left off. There were some good reasons why I wanted to remove...

Yes I am also interested in the work to be carried out and, only if you are comfortable to do so, I'd be much interested in the various costs involved. I understand that the 500 engine with its quad cam configuration is an absolute 'mind blower' and I must admit that I have always been taken...

Regarding the exhaust system, and flanges that are fitted, these pics. are from the underside of Gleaming Beauty. This is the section just in front of the rear muffler - incidentally, this muffler is an after-market stainless steel unit with slightly smaller outlet pipes. At the time when I...

I had already written on this subject back in September of 2010, and with a bit of luck this should be the link to it. http://www.topklasse.org/forums/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=24468 In due course, I'll have a couple more posts to add on. I agree with you, Bill, regarding the positioning of...