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Hi S-Class, whilst it is encouraging that there is no discernable lip in the bores, it may not be the "be all and end all" as far as engine condition is concerned. A fellow 6.9 owner in Sydney has a spare engine with no wear in the bores, yet the rings were totally unserviceable. We priced a...

Just some further observations and other tasks carried out. Luckily enough, or at least from what I can ascertain so far, no internal engine damage has been occasioned by the mixture of oil and water. I fully expected the complete engine to be covered in that creamy, gooey mess, but such was...

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Hi guys, for anyone contemplating the removal of heads on a RIGHT HAND drive car, I would suggest the following: 1) Removal of the Brake Booster should be almost mandatory. This is in order to gain easier access to the head retaining bolts on the lower part of the right hand head. 2) I...

Right, the stuff you see in the picture below is what was 'shovelled up' from the 'V' location in the motor. The Roller as featured in this newspaper clipping is purely co-incidental. Honest ! Now, I should stress that after Cameron's arrival, he really took over, and I was relegated to...

Okay. I am not going to bore you with a 'blow by blow' description or details of 'removal procedures'. Most of it is self explanatory - in other words, you need to remove a fair number of components before you get to the 'nitty gritty' - i.e. removing the heads. It was at this stage that "Lady...

Well, it's been coming for quite a long time - too much Oil and Water mixed together make for a nice coloured Caramel combination, but it's not the best application for a well lubricated engine. I knew it was time when, within 21 kilometers and overnight, 12 litres of fresh oil decided to go...

Hi CraigS, is this the sort of "Tucker" you may be referring to ? I am not sure how long "Tuckers" were in production for - I suspect that they may have been somewhat irradical for their time. The one pictured in this post is a Franklin Mint model. Regards Styria

Hi S-Class, the intent only ever was to just repair the sections that were so visible and really 'hurt the eye'. If you take the driver's door, there is some rust in other areas, particularly in the channel of the bottom sealing rubber and it would have become quite a lengthy job to clear up all...

Generally speaking, Mercedes Bars have a long lasting coating of chrome on the surfaces that are easily visible to the eye. However, if one looks at the undersides (below rubber moulds), the chrome is not polished and is left in its natural state. However, the real problem with both front and...

Haven't heard from Michel yet ? He's been back for a few days now. Personally Des, I would not know what to do with them. I can tell you one thing though - they are very rare and what you paid to MB Spares was really peanuts. In fact, I would go so far as to say that one ought to pay more for...

I have not had garaging facilities for my Gleaming Beauty for a number of years now and despite all attempts to keep rust at bay, it just isn't possible - you're pushing the barrow uphill all the way. It's been particularly evident in the leading front edge of primarily both front doors, but I...

It can sometimes take many 'hits and misses' to come up with what I would term a good old fashioned tradesman that has accumulated a wealth of practical experience. I did have such a chap at Northmead but, alas, he sold his business and decided to take up TAFE (Technical Education) teaching...

There was a wonderful selection of cars that took part and it is hoped that the following pics, will illustrate my point. I counted, from memory, no less than thirty Gullwings and 300SL Roadsters (I prefer them to the Gullwings) and I found that open top 280SE 3.5 Coupes are also all the rage...

For those that may find this of interest. Back in the '70's, Mercedes produced a special stiffening plate that bolts to the inner guard chassis rail and the steering box itself. It is quite an elaborate arrangement and it would certainly assist in stabilizing an area that is subject to...

There's been a fair bit of discussion on the M100 site regarding removal and replacement of the above pumps. Some contributors maintain that it is necessary to remove the crankshaft pulley in order to remove the pump. Others advocate the removal of both pump and the housing it is attached to...

In another thread, I related to the refurbishment of the multiple winning 6.9 concourse class winner. The owner very generously invited a drive in his 97K. kilometer car, and I was really curious to evaluate the driving characteristics of a brand spanking looking new car with this low mileage...

It's a funny thing-you never know when the chickens come home to roost. Even though this thread is about trimming, it is not about Parks, but more so about trimming in general and how you can get yourself found out. As most of you would know, foam that disappears from the front doors of our...

Hi guys - you just have to be lucky sometimes ! Yesterday morning, as I was about to leave the petrol station, I turned the steering wheel, moved forward about five metres, and then nothing ! No steering response from the front wheels and you could spin the steering wheel itself any which way ...

Talking about flexible discs - genuine 6.9 units sell for quite a bit more than those for 280's and even 450's. although I am not sure if, due to standardization (again ! ?) 6.9 units are no longer available. Physically, of course, the units are interchangeable and from time to time I have seen...