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Having a committed interest in my new mode of transportation (two wheels, zero emissions) we are looking to move from being a 3 car family to one - hence the mint-green monster is up for grabs. Despite mild hail-damage and rear wheel-well rust the car is in excellent condition and I have made...

Ever since i took delivery of the 450 I have noticed a tiny pool of coolant under the engine after a decent run - after a quick diagnosis it was clear the water pump seals could not hold the pressure... several months and many many litres of top-up water later it could not be ignored any more...

As many of know know I was mis fortunate enough to have some lowlife scumbag bust into my 450 and wreck the glovebox in search for something of value - whilst there was nothing actually in the glovebox at the time, they did destroy something of value. I was recently visited by a pirate with a...

Thanks guys - I have more from this evening to share! Remember that little bolt I mentioned in my last post, the one that connects the centre vent flap lever to the actuating rod that I said I would take a picture of if I could get he camera up in there? Well it did it! Now it was time to...

Well - the engine bay rust repairs are complete and I am really pleased with the result... just goes to show what a lack of cash and a leaking car can make a man do! Whilst the battery was out I cleaned up the tray as well Now that the engine aby is done I can get around to fixing some...

Big progress made today... this is how we started out. I had a dig around the passenger side and found some rust starting! Sorted that out ans prepped it up - hit it with some primer first Voila - fresh coat and no rust to be seen! Passenger side back together Got the fusebox in...

I am absolutely stuffed after today... I cleaned up the rest of the rust chopping next to the fusebox then made some cardboard templates I then spent about 2 hours looking for some sheet metal - everything I found was either aluminium or galvanised - the guy in the unit next door had a...

Whilst all the centre console & stuff is out, I would like to re-trim some of it - like the kick panels and under-dash coverings. Some of these pieces are starting to disintergrate from moisture and age (don't we all). For those in the know - is it better to glue or staple the trim onto these...

Here is a little diagram I made of the fusebox layout... not sure how it translates to other models & build dates but hey, it could save you a lot of crying if you mess up the wiring!!! (DIAGRAM IS LOOKING FROM UNDERNEATH AT THE WIRES & SCREWS THEMSELVES) (first colour deontes wire colour...

Big day today... I drove out to Carlton to my brothers mates panelshop - the owner is away for a few weeks so I am able to store and work on the body for some time. First things first, removed the bonnet and the right guard to get stuck into the rustholes letting the water in... The...

I always knew I was going to have some fun working the panels back to their former glory - funny how a quick burst from a hail storm can create so much work - but I am happy to live with the dents in my 450 SEL for the time being. My first week of ownership of this magnificent specimen saw me...

Nope - no mods for this one...

After the devestating, but necessary, loss of the Fordedes I never thought I would have bought another W116 - I actually had my heart set on my brothers XR6 Turbo... but discussions over coffee several weeks ago at the Concord Topklasse get-together have resulted in the unthinkable. I am now...

As many of you know my experience with the Mercedes automobile has been limited to the 280SE I ultimately built for Cameron, however last night I had the opportunity to drive a certain Gleaming Beauty... Now, I have driven many different types of cars in my career, and had the opportunity to...

Can anyone tell me how much the W116 engines (280,350,450,6.9) weigh? If you suspect I am in the process of conjuring up my next feat of mechnical bastardry... you would be correct. :rolleyes:

Having moved from a mechanical job into management, I no longer have need for my recently purchased toolbox. Be warned though, this toolbox is absolutely enormous... with 30 drawers of double width space, you could store an entire workshop's worth of gear in this thing! Top chest measurements -...