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I wonder what this would go like??? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250824075495&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT :D

For anyone in the neighbourhood, or willing to pay to transport.... http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280660698111&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT As usual; no affiliations! :D

This is the thread that I was referring to when I asked a question about twin throttle bodies. I've heard quite a few people say that a largish single pipe (2.5"-3") flows better than two smaller 2" ones. When I was replacing my Fairmont exhaust, I was told to stay away from the twin XR8...

Looks interesting & cheap. No affiliations; be quick! http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170613934603&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

With the faulty LPG system to be replaced on MB3 (6301), I was looking at changing the throttle body & air filter assembly at the same time. Seems to me (& a few others) that the 6.9 throttle is too small. Rather than fit one much larger plate (75-100mm), I was wondering if it'd be better to...

I've never seen one before & this might be of interest to someone. The Australian versions of the W126 only have self leveling on the rear. This one appears to have hydropneumatic suspension on all four corners & looks like some parts are the same as those on the 6.9. :cool: Note I have no...

I have no doubt many of us will be interested in at least one of these catalogs!!!!!! http://www.ecklersautomotive.com/ Yay...... :D:D

About 10 years ago I started keeping records of 6.9s that I'd seen on the road, or ones that had been advertised in the printed media. I stopped doing this religiously a while ago, due to the decline of printed media & the rate at which ads on the net were being utilized (there's too many ads...

Does anyone know a good supplier of custom sheepskin covers in Melbourne??

Thought this one might be of interest to anyone looking to pick one up. Note that I have no affiliations with the seller. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Mercedes-benz-450-SEL-6-9-1979-4D-Sedan-3-SP-Autom-/270705826154?pt=AU_Cars&hash=item3f0753196a I've run out of room & money to buy any more & it'd...

... cause I just bought another one! At least it comes with some nice wheels: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160524932583 Something tells me it's going to be a busy year, full of car repairs. Hopefully I'll get to take some relaxing (?) drives in at least a couple of...

Well I was lucky enough to get an engine crane & separate stand for Christmas, but I'm wondering if they'll be up to the task. Does anyone have an idea of just how much a 6.9 with trans attached would weigh? My crane has a 1 ton capacity and I'm guessing the engine/trans would be at least...

I need a new windscreen for MB3 and just called O'Briens. It appears that the 450 screen is different from the 6.9 one. Can anyone confirm this? I asked about a tinted band & it appears the originals had some type of green tint... Fitment of a new screen is $588 using the old seal. With an...

Being that I have both Euro & Aust versions of the 6.9 I've noticed some obvious differences under the bonnets. Specifically the electric (thermo, or auxillary) fans & engine oil coolers (or lack thereof). The Euro has a engine oil cooler, but a smaller electric fan. My earlier Aust car (MB1)...

If this was me, I'd be looking at what was recently replaced... Pump & front valve. Assuming the rear is operating normally (high & low, plus maintaining height overnight), it seems clear the problem lies in the front circuit. Perhaps the front valve wasn't adjusted correctly, or it has crud...

What we've long suspected can be done & here's the proof :D: Engine bay diagnosis fitting location Closeups Main cell nitrogen port Rear cell nitrogen port Appologies for the state of the car; it's relatively unchanged since I got it! I'll get around to cleaning it when we have...

By request I'm adding some info about my Buick. I had this all done a few days ago, but it timed out & I lost all the text!! :mad: Now I'm creating longer texts in Word so I don't waste my time.... My 1957 Buick is a Roadmaster 73A. Roadmaster was the top of the line back in 1957 & 73A...

SELfor50 I think you may be right: :p So I wonder who made the 320kmh one if it wasn't AMG? Could any good speedo place change the dial & recalibrate a standard 450 speedo to suit the 6.9? Were the Euro temp gauges in deg F & oil pressure in lbs?

I'm finally getting the hang of posting pics & thought I'd add this one to this thread. I'd suggest it's a custom installation in an AMG. ;) I'm not sure if the link to the Youtube video below will work. It shows the tacho of a 6.9 being revved. What interested me was the speed with which...

There's a couple on E-bay at the moment, but I suggest freight would be prohibitive... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-W107-Aluminum-Hood-380SL-450SL-500SL-560SL-107-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5ad7511504QQitemZ390159471876QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories...