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Not quite, but nevertheless an interesting little vehicle I had never heard of. Please note the spacious front seat in a Gullwing 300SL tartan pattern...... ...and just further along, I spotted its little brother - again, a make of car I had never heard of. Again, you might say ' just...

Hi guys, back again. If this was an indication of things to come, surely I was going to be in for a treat. Little did I realize.....the next few pics. are of a somewhat mundane nature but, from a technical point of view, nevertheless held a great deal of interest for me. You'd be looking at a...

If anyone is interested, I am able to supply ventilated and slotted front and rear disc brake rotors. At a special introductory rate, the first three sets are available at $240.00 a pair, front and rear. In addition, new disc brake pads, again at a special price of $45.00 a set for the fronts...

Car Museum extraordinaire - located not all that far from Bernau, the home of C. F. Mirbach, purveyors of some of the most delectable and desirable vehicles, and already referred to in earlier threads on Topklasse. On the other side of the Autobahn connecting Salzburg to Munich, you will find...

Hi guys, just let me test your car knowledge - BenzBoy should be able to get the first one without too much difficulty..... The next one might be a bit more difficult...don't know myself (I think I have forgotten)..... .... Just to add a couple of Workshop pics. to the quiz...(what quiz...

When in Austria and Germany, do what the folk do there - and that's to drive a Diesel powered car. I am, quite happily, limited to driving a 6 year old Citroen Xsara four door, and it is fitted with the almost obligatory 1.9 litre Diesel four, in this case non-turboed.. There are so many 1.9...

Well, in Austria, at least or, to be precise, in Vienna. Spotted this 280SEL in one of Vienna's side streets, in used but surprisingly good condition.....just to please Michel, it was in Milan Brown..honestly guys, it CAN be a smashingly good colour.. However, later on another occasion and...

Nothing to do with the subject matter on hand, but I did think that this young lass would leave a llasting mpression with some of the afficionados on 'topklasse'. The good bit is that I have promised myself that I will have to pass onto her the pics. that I took. :D Happy boy ! Anyway, I...

Well, without further ado, let me introduce the young Russian lady now a resident of Salzburg of some five yeras standing, and running a Tourist Bus Service, as well as being the owner of the C-Class 350 Carlsson Special. More pictures of the car itself later.

Hi all you learned people out there, seeking some help in deciphering details on the ID plate attached to the Radiator Support panel of my 'Gleaming Beauty'. 1 85 8533925 80 116 036 22 00044 6 623H...

Some interesting comments, RonB. There is a follow up to this thread which refers to the use of an engine lifting hoist when re-installing heads. How did you manage with the head on the right hand bank ? Do you attach the exhaust manifold prior to fitting up the head ? We couldn't do it as it...

Slowly, but surely, things are going back together. I try and steal some time at all ungodly hours (when others are fast asleep or having a good relaxing time) and I am fairly pleased with the way things are looking. Just to give you guys a bit of an idea: I 2-pack sprayed the bracket on...

Okay, back again. Just made another coffee :D So, armed with my experience in dealing with the left head, I decided to put it to good use and tie the long bolts with plastic ties to prevent them from slipping past the head surface and constantly getting caught in the bores whilst you're moving...

Okay, I thought I'd be smart with the re-assembly process. Reference has already been made by Mercules concerning removal of the right hand head and the exhaust manifold not clearing the steering box. Well, I really believed that the head and exhaust manifold could be re-installed as one unit...

Much time and agonizing has gone on since the heads and all the other ancillaries were removed from Gleaming Beauty. I was fortunate in having the reconditioned heads on hand - they are in better condition than the ones removed especially in the water jackets area and general condition of...

For anyone that's interested - it is best to start a new thread for ease of reading and understanding the scope of the job on hand. Needless to say, the beautifying process continues. Regards Styria

Hi S-Class, present intentions are to commence the re-fitting of both heads either Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday/Sunday, depending on various commitments. Presently, I have started to paint the Engine Bay in Petrol 877Met - Gleaming Beauty was on her second colour change some seven years...

This is the picture illustrating the discolourization process that is obviously evident on No. 6 cylinder. ..and this is a refurbished component to take its place.... .. and after removal of Water Pump and the Water Pump Housing, a bit of cleaning would not go astray... Regards...

Hi S-Class, Mercedes recommend that the static setting of the hydraulic lifters (valve lash compensating elements) be checked at 40K. intervals and that if the clearances do not fall between the limits applicable, different size shims are to be used. If that is insufficient information for you...

Hi BenzBoy, I am not complaining :D . Well no, I am as there is no real rhyme nor reason at times for the prices that MB charge for parts on older cars, see 6.9's. Remember, we are not comparing apples with apples, i.e. Phantom v. 6.9. Look at the values between the two cars, also bear in mind I...