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So an update on the Lexus. My sister has owned the car for the last 5 years, parked outside the whole time. Still in good mechanical condition but only average cosmetic condition, with the hail damage etc. Earlier this year somebody drove into the car and broke off the front bumper. They...

A quick update on this car. I’ve been having the symptoms of a bad balance shaft but this car is outside the affected range from Mercedes. I’ve changed the magnetic actuators and camshaft position sensors but it didn’t fix it Took the car to an independent mechanic who took off the cam...

$33,000 Its listed as Aussie delivery, so likely a late 75 first registered in 76.

This may be worth a look. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/283335807148134/?ref=saved&referral_code=null Its a 280SLC, so cheaper than a v8 and the condition looks very nice from the photos at least.

Might be too late, but I chanced upon this link recently: https://en.sjs-carstyling.com/w116-hutablage Looks like reproduction parcel shelf for the W116

A few other things to think about. V8 engines require timing chains at regular intervals. I've heard both 100k and 150k. Guides, camshaft oilers and tensioner should be done at the same time. Higher mileage V8s will require valve stem seals and potentially heads off to replace valve...

From what you posted looks like they all have the 36/37 camshafts. that would make things easier. I assume you mean the load of 2 persons in the car for the acceleration sprint? I think that is a standard MB thing. I wonder if they were both big 2 meter tall germans!

The K-Jet system is much simpler than D-Jet, and the differences between K and D are far more extensive than K and KE. KE is basically K Jet with some electronic enhancements. Its still at its heart a mechanical system. D-Jet is 60s era electronic system, actually far closer to modern fuel...

Yes all good questions. 450's being standard leather often have ratty front seats as having them done properly is not cheap.

I got the control arms and a few misc bits from the classic centre as I wanted genuine. I got most of the other lemforder stuff from either pelican parts or FCP euro. A lot of the aftermarket suspension stuff is Junk. Lemforder is still generally regarded as good. Febi is really...

Plus being a 79 it has the better wood and updated carpets.

Patrick, This one looks ok and I think the price is about right: https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/details/1979-mercedes-benz-450se-auto/SSE-AD-6923173/?Cr=0&fbclid=IwAR1eeLr8I2aCPA-bONrc_YGwAyPe6YRMgkXMfS21M-txgne07KIBnNEv3SI Only two things that would concern me is that it has chrome arch...

These prices are final hammer price and so some of these cars would not have met reserve and not sold. The thing I have noticed since moving back to Australia is that people here don't really understand the exponential scale of condition like in other countries. None of these cars was in...

Good luck with your search. Just FYI, K-Jet is 1976-1980. D-Jet is 1971-1975 If you are keen on a K jet car, then you'll likely to be buying a 450 as there were very few privately imported K jet 350s and the offical ones were D-Jet only. There are a few private import 380s out there more...

Looking back at this thread it is a lovely 450SE. I wonder if it is still with the same owner and getting the same level of care as outlined in this thread.

Lloyds auction results for December:

After a few attempts, the alignment is now sorted out on the 560SEL. The alignment shop wanted the castor bushings changed, which were a bit worn but really not all that bad. Had those changed and after I think two more goes its now fine. I also used the 50% pirelli sales I posted...

Sounds like a good result!

Good news is the tank is pretty clean for its age. I took the sender out and there was the normal small amount of debris in the bottom of it. I'll still check the filter and screen as they are service items anyway and worth ruling out. But at least I am not removing the tank which I am...

The car runs much better after the new fuel, but it seems like it is not getting all the fuel it wants. For example, when I start it up the car, if you give it throttle it stutters and wants to die like its not getting fuel to match the additional air from the throttle. My next step is to...