Search results

I am resurrecting this thread as there is a lot of information that would be quite useful to any new member, or even existing ones, that may sometime be involved in the removal of heads etc. in the course of a valve grind and de-coke. Once the thread is buried in the "ether", it could be...

Hi David, I would venture to say that the interior of your car, especially the cloth (velour) upholstery would match and better that of any other 116 still in service. No need to elaborate on paintwork- that was taken care of very professionally many years ago. I am curious regarding the...

IN ALLER WELT - TAXI ISSUE. $AUS40.00 For many years Mercedes gmbh. produced a monthly magazine with the name quoted - meaning in the whole world. An excellent publication and revered by many world wide. This Taxi issue is devoted to Taxi Services in a number of countries and is much sought...

For many years I have collected and procured all manner of literature, including Brochures, Workshop and Owners Manuals, and all kinds of Car Magazines. The time has come to advertise my collection for sale, either individually or whatever other means to purchase will be available to procure...

Just seen your post. I could help you if you still need one. Regards Styria

Hi David, nice to hear from you again.. As you correctly pointed out, the consumption of 16L/100 is a little at the lower end of fuel consumption - I have always felt that 17L/100 was just about right for an Australian complied car with the lower 8:1 compression engine. Perhaps with more use...

This write up on the Air Suspension Compressor could well be handy for Bryce with his newly acquired 6.3 at some future date. Regards Styria

I prefer to remove the bonnet from the car for two reasons. First of all, removing all old insulation is messy and it is much easier to scrape off all the old glue with an Orbital Sander and, futhermore, all the crumbly foam is simply removed from the car. As far as application of the glue is...

I was aware of that Mark, and it came as a real shock. Did you ever meet him ? He was a fabulous fellow, very smart the way he worked his property, At one time, when the whole of NSW was in drought, Bill still had plenty of feed for his sheep and cattle. He was also an Amateur Racing Driver...

A good outcome for all parties. Information may not be available to Bryce as regards the involvement I have had with the car many years ago. I bought it at auction some thirty years ago, prepared and resprayed the interior at my Glenorie Workshop, bought and fitted GAHH leather and carpets with...

It seems that political correctness was already much to the fore even ten years ago. Regards Styria

Mark, it's a bit like fitting an after market AMG replica such as we have done to our 116s - a definite visual improvement over the standard fitting. Regards Styria

Very impressive from an exterior point of view. Wouldn't mind some pics of the interior and also perhaps some of the mechanical specifications, such as engine capacity, petrol or diesel etc. Regards Styria

Please ignore follow-ups.

I wonder what the benefits would be - more power, cleaner and more economical running - it could be an interesting project, albeit at considerable dollar cost, and a great deal of time. Regards Styria

What a fantastic pictorial journey presented seventeen years ago by Anthony. I make no excuses for featuring this post again - absolutely unique and a great tribute to Anthony for posting on TkK when we were in our infancy. Regards Styria

Okay, I hope that I am on the right track. The pictures that are part of this thread are more than likely a greater percentage of pictures submitted to TK from time to time. I have had a number of conversations with James in Rockhampton who is becoming quite heavily involved with restoring...

Parked at Wentworthville Rugby League Club. It is easy to discern the two tone colour scheme I decided to implement when the car was painted about ten years ago. I am unable to recall the reason for the open bonnet - immediately evident is the later model Alloy Air Cleaner that came from a Ch...

That information is quite priceless, although one would think that major breakdowns could well test the knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Trade, and considerable costs are likely to hurt the hip pocket. I used to rebuild Borg Warner 35 and 65 boxes, and even Mercedes transmissions of the '60s and...

Yes, I have pictures but will have to dig them out. I experimented with two colors, namely Black and Silver. Bear in mind, the colour of my Gleaming Beauty is MB877 Petrol, somewhat quite beautiful "Greenish" shade. I chose Astral Silver. BTW, I am referring to the original two black halves...