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  1. chrisp

    Wilhelm Update

    Hello all, I thought I'd give you a brief update as to how Wilhelm is travelling right now (or rather, isn't travelling :(). I got the car back from the Star Shop after its unscheduled suspension overhaul and the good news is that side of things is now working nicely again. Many thanks to...
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    Driver's Window Regulator for RHD 6.9

    Hello, Does anyone know of a source for these? As you can see from this picture, mine has seen better days: I remember Styria mentioning that there is a viable alternative to the genuine article but I can't recall the details, I'm afraid. Regards, Chris
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    6.9 front suspension not raising

    So today I went to see Wilhelm. The part that's broken is this one: Apparently the innards are toast. Everything else is working fine now, thankfully. So, I'm not sure exactly what this part is called (height adjuster, valve-that-the-control disk-is-mounted-on?) but it's what I need. If...
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    6.9 front suspension not raising

    Hi Geoff, That's excellent news! PM sent... Cheers, Chris
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    6.9 front suspension not raising

    You and me both!
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    6.9 front suspension not raising

    Thanks Bill (and Styria for your phone call and post on the other thread), I spoke to Sean at the Star Shop this afternoon and he has clarified for me what is broken. It seems it is not the pressure regulator itself that is damaged but the aluminium box (adjusting switch of the valve unit) that...
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    Wanted: Pressure Regulator for 6.9

    Still trying to pin down exactly what I need and what's happened but apparently my pressure regulator has broken. I don't know if these can be repaired or if a replacement is necessary, but assuming the worst, does anyone know of one for sale? The garage are telling me the part number is 126 320...
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    6.9 front suspension not raising

    Thought I might give you all an update on the continuing saga of my suspension not working. For the last little while my car has been sat at The Star Shop here in Perth. They managed to get everything working again for a matter of minutes only to find that - presumably - some bits from the...
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    6.9 front suspension not raising

    Thanks Bill / Styria, I'll leave it alone for now and try driving it again on Sunday when (hopefully) it stops raining over here. Yesterday I drove the car to work (30 kms or so), then into the city and back for a meeting, then to the in-laws, then home. Probably a round trip of about 80 kms...
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    6.9 front suspension not raising

    Hi Everyone, First, thank you so much to Bill for coming round in the cold and the dark last night and getting the car to raise again. I am forever in your debt. This morning the car was back on its knees at the front but a minute or so of 2500 RPM got it to raise. I have driven to work today...
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    6.9 front suspension not raising

    Thanks - the connecting rod seems fine but jumping up and down is always an option. :) I might do that anyway, away from the car.
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    6.9 front suspension not raising

    Hello everyone, Thanks for your suggestions. Bill: I'm in Darlington. I'm not sure how close that is to you but if you're near Kalamunda it won't be very far, I guess. Thank you so much for your kind offer of assistance! My problem with working on the car in the next day or so is that I don't...
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    6.9 front suspension not raising

    Hello everyone, For those of you not familiar with my personal circumstances I have recently relocated from Sydney to Perth and in doing so have had to get my 6.9 inspected for roadworthiness and reregistered. It turned out I had a small leak from both my front levelling valve and the pump so...
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    One of Japan's most formidable street machines

    Saw this and thought it worth posting for amusement value: http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160436278986
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    Dash Carpet and Floor Mats for a LWB W116

    Hello everyone, I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a supplier of carpet to protect Wilhelm's (Astral Silver 6.9 with navy blue leather interior) dash from UV damage? I'm also thinking about getting some floor mats that fit nicely because the one in the driver's footwell has a nasty habit of...
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    Wilhelm: The First 1500km

    Well, as some of you know I have recently taken delivery of Astral Silver 6.9 #6187, or Wilhelm as we're calling him. I thought I'd share my experiences with the car so far. Since delivery we've driven from Sydney to Canberra, from there to the Southern Highlands, then on the Blue Mountains...
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    Engine Bay Detailing

    Can't claim to have done this myself yet, but I did come across this thread at another forum while looking for something completely unrelated: http://www.detailcity.org/forums/detailers-showcase/24566-1975-mercedes-benz-450-sel-w116.html. Hope it might be of use to someone. Regards, Chris
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    US 6.9 For Sale

    Possibly the most expensive 6.9 I've ever seen. However, with that mileage, perhaps not ridiculous... http://www.mypreownedmercedes.com/matrix.php?mbid=82970
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    External Airbags

    There Mercedes goes again, coming up with new ways to make cars safer: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/safety/5495705/External-airbag-slows-car-in-a-crash.html
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    Printing Prototype Parts

    For those of you who might have missed this item from Jay Leno's Garage a few months ago, here's a reminder: http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=944641. Today, I came across this low cost alternative...
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