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I'm reading this from work where I can't see the pictures (blocked by the firewall). But I can picture in my mind from the descriptions. All I can say is well done for taking on such a big task. Guess there was no choice though.... I 'm glad to hear its progressing well though. I would be...

In another thread about 2 weeks ago, I enquired about MIG welding sheet steel - I commented that my W140 had a group of rust bubbles below the right tail light. This is unusual - W140's are almost impervious to rust. Initial investigations showed no signs of accident damage. I was wanting to...

Wow in this first one (500/540k ?) the craftsmanship is something : And this : never seen one in black before - and its RHD - that must be super rare : Now this - wow - is it the super rare SSKL version, as evidenced by the cross-drilled chassis?

Hi guys, The piston on the M117 chain tensioner has a vent hole in it. I'm sure I've read somewhere that the vent hole should point up (to allow air out), whilst on my new tensioner, its assembled with it pointing down. The workshop manual makes no reference to this, but shows a cut-away...

Now that I have switched back to the 280SE for daily transport, I thought it might be due for a major tune-up. Performance is certainly 'softer' than it used to be, and fuel economy isn't that great. I recently replaced plugs, all fluids and filters, and set the valve clearances, ignition...

Des posted the following photo in his thread on wheels. I remarked that it was a euro, as evidenced by oil cooler, and the bumpers and headlights. Now I've just noticed - its a 6.9!! check the suspension tank. but that motor is clearly not a 6.9. Looks like a 5 banger diesel. Would that...

Stupid question - when patching rust holes with new steel, what is the preferred thickness of sheet to buy? I presume it must be hot-rolled.

C'mon Michel : http://cgi.ebay.de/ORIGINAL-PENTA-KOMPL-HOCHGLANZPOLIERT-8-9-x-16_W0QQitemZ330237147104QQihZ014QQcategoryZ9888QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Trusty rusty needs new front lower control arm and subchassis bushes. The dealer quotes nearly ZAR3100 for two lower control arm bush kits (one kit per side). Thats about AUS$ 450 for the two sides. Autohaus lists the parts atr US$60 per side or $120 in total. They supply Meyle which as...

Trusty Rusty will be running again in a couple of weeks, and the next item needing replacement will be the exhaust. I have always wanted something a bit fruitier than standard. My intent is to go up in pipe size from twin 55mm to twin 63mm. Still 2 mufflers, approx standard size and...

I continue to be shocked at the extent and location of rust most members seem to experience with W116's. I live in the greater Johannesburg area about 750km from the nearest coastline. Rust basically doesnt exist here. One can leave naked steel out in the garden, and so long as there is...

A few months ago I bought my wife a W202 C180. It is an early car, but in outstanding original condition - barring the two off-side doors which had a number of scratches and small dings and dents. I decided that this would have to be remedied. This is how far I got as of yesterday ...

About 17 or 18 months ago I posted pictures of the results a brake caliper overhaul for my W140. The calipers had been stripped clean, and then sprayed in a 'galvanizing' paint. This was recommended to me at the time by a local brake shop. I remained skeptical. I remember that at the time...

For what its worth, this is what a shaft looks like when done the alternative method of drawing the joint off. Not an easy task at all, and fraught with risk of damaging the joint irreparably.

More W140 work this evening. I removed the valve covers for a once-every-so-often inspection of the cam oilers. These little devices have machined oil galleries, and one of the ports is closed off during manufacture by a small steel ball, and the casting is peened to keep it in place...

Sorry, forgot the pictures : And VERY important, while my wife has been away, I've had a very curious and willing assistant : He entertained himself for hours with items out of my bolts-nuts-washers-brackets container......

Well here's the horror picture : (excuse the poor phone-photo)

Thanks Mathew, I know the risks of driving like this, but 'ive done it again' to myself : The 280SE is on stands awaiting new front brake calipers the blue 6.9 is on stands with half its mechanicals disassembled the red 6.9 is on stands for lack of a suspension distribution valve (parts...

The 6.9 suspension oil tank supports two units on top of it - firstly the cast iron pressure regulator, and then attached to it, the alloy distribution valve. The distribution valve is the unit to which the dash pull-handle cable connects. The valve has three main ports, plus a return. The...