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  1. Michel

    W126 comparison

    Running great so far although I still need to overhaul the back brakes that are sticking a bit.
  2. Michel

    W126 comparison

    There are plenty of 380SE and SEL models advertised from $4k to 10K in decent condition. I got mine for a song... clean and original, but not running. Two mechanics could not find out why... It was the hose from the fuel thank that had a hole 🙄
  3. Michel

    The White Whale (3686)

    Done!
  4. Michel

    Difference Between W116 and W126

    I'll clean one of them a bit more than what I have done so far and advise further. Thank you of your support and help.
  5. Michel

    Difference Between W116 and W126

    I have no idea who KBA are or where they were made! 😔
  6. Michel

    Difference Between W116 and W126

    They did have weights that originally fouled the dust cover. So after removing them there was still something that touched but we could not see.
  7. Michel

    Difference Between W116 and W126

    Great bit of information. Here's what I discovered today: The wheels are KBA, 14 x 6.5 and ET+30
  8. Michel

    Difference Between W116 and W126

    The wheels, when held near what's on it now look (almost) identical, they are a different design and I can't find who made them or a size 😳
  9. Michel

    Difference Between W116 and W126

    Not those two options. The lugs are standards and we visualised the dust shield is clear.
  10. Michel

    Difference Between W116 and W126

    I bought a set from Victoria, they are chrome and they were fitted to a W116 that drove all the way from Sydney to Melbourne. Sadly as I fitted one at the back it touches and makes a bit of a grinding noise... but I can't see where it touches! I'm wondering if I should get some spacers?
  11. Michel

    The last few weeks of 5398

    What gave you that impression? ☺️
  12. Michel

    dodgy electric window regulator drivers door.

    A unit from any 116 drivers side window will work.
  13. Michel

    Difference Between W116 and W126

    Is there a difference in wheels ET between a W116 and W126? I bought a set of Bundts that were fitted on a W116 but when I tried them on my 380SE they seem to foul and touch somewhere...
  14. Michel

    USA Junkyard visit

    F Fascinating article as usual! Thank you 🙏 I don’t understand why you would not rent a car rather then spend money and time waiting for Ubers. LA car rentals (from the airport) are dirt cheap!
  15. Michel

    C107's 300TE

    I have to admit: I have never seen so many Benz wagons in one place!
  16. Michel

    Fangio and the 6.9

    If I recall, it was owned by a member of Topklasse… I’m sure the Godfather would remember!
  17. Michel

    Fangio and the 6.9

    Great detective work Mark! 👏
  18. Michel

    Tyres

    Not a bad review. Besides the Conti and the Nankang, I had never heard of any of the others. I'm happy to buy a decent tyre... I feel safer for my life 🙄☺️
  19. Michel

    C107's 300TE

    Looking good
  20. Michel

    Restrictive Air Filter Assemblies

    However, on the W126 560 SEL, the air filter had two conduits that drew cool air from the from top the car, past the radiator and gave a very well deserved breath of fresh air to the engine!
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