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James, I think that confirms my belief that your 450 has the D-type fuel injection. I wonder if you could confirm it. Regards Styria

That's a great facility in which to keep your cars. The 450 - what year model is it, and could it have D type fuel injection ? The large clock has got me a bit confused. Also, it would be good to have some interior pictures as well. Over the years, I have always regarded leather upholstery...

Well James, your solution is certainly ground breaking as I can't follow it ! But not to worry. Seriously though, THAT cable, when it was available, was very, very expensive. Several hundred dollars - not sure how many. Personally, I have never liked the cable - it is certainly beautifully made...

Well, I think the initiatives undertaken by James are quite enlightening. The washer bottles have not been available for probably six to seven years (if not longer !), and even then the price was about $600.00 from MB. On the strength of that, I had an Alloy tank manufactured, and shaped very...

I can comment on the differences in steering box/steering pump specs as they relate to the various 116 models. The internal valving on the 6.9 steering box unit has been altered to account and compensate for the extra weight of the 6.9 mechanical assembly. In addition, the 6.9 steering pump has...

Again, speaking of exhaust systems. Just to recap, many years ago I changed the system on Gleaming Beauty to flange fittings right throughout. Two flanges linking engine down pipes right beside the bell housing, with a further two flange fittings separating the uniquely shaped 350SL Muffler...

BTW, speaking of 6.9 exhaust systems. I have a spare system on hand that I would be willing to sell at a reasonable cost - say about $400.00. From memory, it is a "big bore" system, albeit with a single outlet rear muffler. It certainly did not affect performance. Regards Styria

God only knows. Unfortunately, contributors come and go. They lose interest, they sell their cars, they get the heebe jeebees with someone, take your guess, it could be any of a number of reasons. You may recall that at one stage he was going to emigrate to Australia on account of the crime...

Whilst quite similar to the original Black Face/Black Knobs as fitted to the original latish 6.9 models, I do think that it is a definite improvement over the original versions. Whilst subjective, in my opinion the original Becker (as on 6.9s), fell some distance short of making one more than...

To just take one step back. Michel is posing (as he does so beautifully) beside some Station Wagon or SUV featuring Cloud Valley Farm belonging to John Laws (at the time), and he was never backwards in propagating the quality of beef he was breeding at the time. It just so happens that he was a...

How great and satisfying it is. to look back at these pictures. I still see that disarming smile of Michel's. Can't get away from it. Talking about nostalgia, and that's what it really is - I mean pictures tell a thousand stories, it has taken me back to a documentary I saw only just two days...

Hi Starman, firstly I take it that your units are unserviceable - is it all five and how have you arrived at your decision to replace all five ? Anyway, we can actually test your units for efficiency. That at least is one way of being absolutely certain regarding their efficiency, and your...

Mark, you are absolutely spot on - I could not have described it more accurately. It's all about that instant torque. Years ago I organized a car event, and one of the participants was driving a 560SEL. As we were leaving, he was following me and I drew away very quickly initially. Obviously...

I think for those that are taken for a brief ride can be quite an experience. Many cars have far greater acceleration from 0-100, but not all that many give you the feeling of greater potency. Let me explain. A close acquaintance has a well specced Honda Accord with a 3.5 litre V6 engine...

Miracles do happen from time to time - what's dead simple for one is dead difficult for another. I know that Coupes attract big money, but in this instance also attract a considerable capital outlay. BTW, miracles relate to the finding of the photos. Years ago, the 300SE version would...

I recently paid a visit to my Automotive Paint and Polish supplier. He is situated at Guildford and next to his premises is a Panel Beater by the name of Tony. I have seen Tony at work on a Mazda CX5 with a horrible amount of damage which, to my reckoning, was a proper write off. No ifs, no...

To continue on. Gradually over a period of time, Chris (fellow 6.9 owner) and I realized that a concerted effort was needed if we were to deal with the system's foibles and idiosyncrasies. Initially, the idea was to copy the equipment and gauges as illustrated in the Mercedes Workshop Manual...

Having gotten that out of my system, I should talk about the many facets to the Hydraulic Suspension system and features related thereto. It is not really surprising that very few Mechanics would not be able to service the system, but also know how it works , and the way a number of...

Having been absent from TK for considerable time due to significant private commitments, I felt that now I should put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard if you like, to feature some very important procedures in testing the Hydraulic System on our 6.9s, and the idiosyncracies that one may...

Thank you for advising of cancellation as I had intended to attend. However Bryce, I would also extend my appreciation for notifying us in the first place. You are obviously far more switched on than I am and, perhaps, several of our other members, and to receive advice of a forthcoming event...