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    w211 aerial location

    hello, I would like to locate my radio aerial in my E class W211 Estate. I believe it is in the rear window in the sedan but the Estate is another matter. AM reception is poor and getting slowly worse. I think it maybe an earth problem. Can anyone give me some input please.
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    1st Gear giving me grief

    hello all, I have 1981 280SL with the M110 280 motor and a 4 speed auto box which should start off in 1st but starts in 2nd. Unlike the earlier models 1971- to 1978? which start off in 2nd. It will kick down to 1st only. I cannot select it via the gear shift lever. The box has been rebuilt and...
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    valve stem guide seals

    hello all, I have the 280SL M110 motor which is a bit smokey on start up, smells when the top is down and discolours the body work around the exhaust. The engine doesn't burn a lot of oil about 2 lt per 10,000ks. I am told that it is the valve guide stem seals and I can get them replaced without...
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    W107 Door Strap

    Hi all, I am about to replace the drivers side Door Strap with a new one. I think I have it covered but would appreciate any tips. thanks
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    M110 280 motor

    hi all, can someone tell me please if you can adjust the valve clearance on the M110 280 motor. I have noisy tappets and given that it is an twin OHC configuration I have reservations. many thanks
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    W107 SL 280 seat belts

    hello all, I am searching for a new set of seat belts and buckles for my SL (W107). The inertia reels are catching and sometimes will not retract at all. The belts are black and very tied. MB Spares can source some from Germany at great expense. Can anyone point me in the right direction...
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    hardtop SL W107

    Hi all, I don't know how to remove the side twist style locking pins on either side of the hardtop. They secure the hardtop to the body. I need to remove the RHS one to free the trim to get to the defrost wiring. If any body can help I would be most grateful. regards
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    Workshop Manual 280SL 107

    Hi all, I am trying to get my hands on a workshop manual W107. I bought a Al Cheapo CD on ebay which proved to be no good. Any suggestions please regards
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    280SL W107 flasher can location

    Hi all, I am new at this, my indicators are working fine but I can't hear the Can working and would like to change it over. Can someone tell me where it is located under the dash and how to identify it. thanks
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