560sec ece

[Patrick_R]

All the clutches and bands actually look quite ok.
How is she shifting now, as smooth as a gravy sandwich?

 

[c107]

All the clutches and bands actually look quite ok.
How is she shifting now, as smooth as a gravy sandwich?

Yes much better.
Before it would not be very happy when cold. resistance in reverse and it would erractically shift at times, sometimes smoothly, sometimes banging into gear. Not it works really well.

 

[Michel]

It has a brand new battery that was purchased in 2018 so that is a positive.

it's 5 years old! LOL

 

[Michel]

New project has arrived at the stable - 1987 560SEC ECE


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Originally a UK market car as can be seen from the side repeaters. Has the code 822 engine so 10:1 etc. imported in 2005 but surprisingly seems to be rust free underneath.

Got a long list of smaller improvements and servicing to do on the car, wheels will be coming off and being replaced with factory ones. Would like to remove chrome arch trims but they have been glued on. Wheels currently on the car will be for sale.

I’ve yet to remove cam covers to check condition of chain and guides. That is a job for this weekend. Looks like it will need valve stem seals due to some unfortunate puffs of smoke.

I’ve already changed the oil and trans oil,flushed the ps fluid, fixed the odometer and removed the gaudy chrome rings around the gauges, conditioned the leather and cleaned the interior.

Congratulations!...
One of the prettiest Benzes ever!

 

[c107]

it's 5 years old! LOL

Yes i've now owned this car 5 years - time has flown!

 

[c107]

One of the reasons I did the transmission instead of limping it along for another year or two, Is that I plan on driving the car to Melbourne in November. I wanted the peace of mind that it would get me there and back happily.

 

[Patrick_R]

Can’t argue with that mate.

 

[c107]

Fitted a new drag link, after making the mistake of not checking that the RHD part is different to the LHD part and now had the car aligned for the drive to melbourne.

Glad I got it done, as my hoist blew a gasket soon after and sent fluid everywhere. Will have to look into getting it serviced.

 

[BenzBoy]

That's a pretty funky garage you have ...

 

[Patrick_R]

Agree, funky is a good word, cool comes to mind also.

 

[c107]

Ha ha that is the alignment shop. Alignment guy liked the w126.

 

[c107]

A few more things before I drive the car to Melbourne:

1) SLS fluid flush

before

Removed the old fluid, refilled and started the flush. Flow is low so an easy one person job. ZHM is cheap at sparesbox



changed the filter while I was there as it was a bit dirty.



After flush, fluid is a much better colour.

 

[c107]

2) front speaker upgrade

 

[Patrick_R]

Good bit of work there Bryce.

 

[c107]

Did rear speakers last night too.

W126 front speakers « Classic Jalopy

Changing the W126 front speakers. I wasn't happy with the sound from the old Pioneers, so I have swapped them out on my 1987 560SEC.

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W126 rear speakers « Classic Jalopy

Upgrading the rear speakers in my 1987 Mercedes 560SEC. The W126 rear speakers in the second generation are 16.5cm in a special bracket.

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