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#2723 has developed a howl from the tranny that increases with engine revs, this has started after I topped up the ATF a few days ago on a really hot day. The trans was up to temp when I topped it up, having driven about 20 miles prior to filling to the top mark. The next day the trans dripped...

Over the Christmas break I went for a bit of a run in the Six 3. I was mucking around with the GPS today and found this Max Speed....no comment;)

Hi Styria, I to have had some "ping" under hard acceleration that I've not experienced before. Conspiricy theory, CRAP FUEL. A little ATF helps reduce the ping.

I've used the clay bar process on the Six 3 a couple of times and am impressed with the results, it is also easier than using a deep paint cleanser. Over the break I tried Meguiars NXT Tech Wax 2, fully flash packaging and price. It made a big difference, was easy to use and the result was...

Please retorque them after you loosen them:D

I recall a thread on the M100 site about the heat soak issues that all M100 engines are subject to. The 6.9 tends to loosen the rear head bolts, those closest to the firewall, due to thermal expansion. I guess due to the covered valley of the engine. The 6.3 has an open valley so the heat can...

I'd retorque the heads, unless you used all new hardware, head bolts etc, MBs recomendations do not count. Peace of mind. I was surprised on the M100 rally how much quieter my 6.3 was compared to others with genuine factory exhaust systems. The factory system is much less restrictive that I...

Prototype number 3 at the Lyndsay Fox Collection

From the pics I think it the short version of the correct pump, it is not a CIS pump. If it is the short version rebuild kits are available from Tom Hanson at the classic centre. The benefit of these pumps is they provide the high volume flow required for the MFIP at around 14 psi as opposed the...

:o Thanks Brian. I really enjoy working on my car, hand and forearm injuries are a small price to pay for improving my car and I find it a great release from dealing with the pressures of running a small business. The part I most enjoy at work is fixing/improving the machinery and then watching...

All done and nice and cold. We sealed up a heap of air leaks where the fan enters the evap plenum and the ducts to the vents, replaced the TX valve with an internally equalised one, replaced the thermostat inside the evap plenum, replaced every hose with new crimped fittings which eliminated 3...

The evap coil had to come out, took me an hour;) Tomorrow the AC bloke replaces the TX valve, reciver/drier, all the hoses and connections as some bugger has put hose clamps on in the past and puts it all back together

I'll try and post a pic today. Correct that the TX valves are generic, so the parts price isnt a problem

bugger, I've been close up and personal with a 600, now I simply must have one. The engineering of these cars is beyond belief.

I've had some electrical problems with my A/C leading up to summer so took the easy route and dropped into a local Auto leccy who diagnosed and fixed a hot contact on the A/C relay and a corroded contact on the control fuse feeding it. Vaced it down and charged the system with 780gm 134a and it...

Your welcome Styria, I'll bring it along on the track day!

To be sure SIX 3 is ready for the 16th and refreshed after the M100 rally I've put in some hours and a handfull of bucks. I replaced all the nylon bushs in the floor shift, a sod of a job, 2 are changed from below and are an interference fit. I put them in the microwave for 10 secs, they are...

Or the 2 S class that the purchasing manager at Australia Post negotiated into the deal, one for him and one for the mistress:rolleyes:

Thanks to the Godfather I finally got hold of a factory 6.3 rear muffler to replace the, cough, AUDI unit in place and restore the exhaust to as it should be. The 6.3 needs a cross over pipe between the pipes soon after they exit the manifolds to make power, mine had no cross over pipe, relying...

During the M100 rally I detected a vibration from the tailshaft when pushed over 90mph, the cause was alarming. I had some exhaust work done and while the car was on the hoist I checked the uni joints for play and found the Yolk bolts to the diff loose, not finger tight but loose, and one was...