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oh right thanks!

My next result is a fuel pressure and delivery test. I have the gauge set and should hopefully be able to isolate the problem further. The Manuals do a good job of explaining the various tests, I can do a fuel volume delivery test (I assume this one is probably ok, as it runs ok hot), system...

I took my DS out for a drive last night, and had to move the 280SE out of the way. It started up fine, but when cold it had the same stuttering and lack of power than before. I didn't have a chance to let it warm up properly and see if it drove properly like it did last time. What it seems...

Magnetite blue is one of the best colours they sold on the W116. Never got to see this car, but it looks very nice.

Last night I installed the new strainer, a new fuel hose from the tank, and a new petrol filter. This job is much easier when there is no fuel in the tank! When I started the car up, it still had the same issues, so I figured I hadn't fixed anything. I drove it around a bit more and...

Please post more pictures when you can!

Looks like a nice car, 300SE's are underrated. Looks like an excellent find. In today's market that is a pretty valuable car you've got there and worth long term ownership.

Welcome back Gurrier. Hope to see the progress on your 350SE as you get it ready for the 50th.

I recently did some research into the production numbers on these cars that set the scene for many cars including the later model CLK, E class coupe and more. https://www.classicjalopy.com/2022/02/w114-and-w123-coupe-production-figures/

I enjoyed this I like how he keeps them all registered and actually uses them. Some interesting examples, and nice to see everyday models, not just range toppers. I want that 300SEL 3.5

I would strongly encourage you to check the age. Tyres over 8 years old get hard and lose their grip - they become seriously unsafe and modern synthetic rubber compounds are far worse with this. Having experienced a few cars with old tyres it’s my view that annual roadworthy checks should...

I wouldn't probably go so far with the interior. I think it could do with a bit of work but not so bad. (e..g the wood). These days a W126 with a pristine interior would be $15k for a six and even more for an eight. On this car, price is probably slightly on the high side given its an...

Here it is: If anyone is serious about the car (and not on FB), I can contact the seller and get a phone number. Note its an import so 144k miles not kms.

It's not easy being green: https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/473537664150962

A bit rough around the edges, and mis-labeled (its a 200T, not a 230TE) but its a rare wagon with a 5 speed manual https://www.pickles.com.au/cars/item/-/details/C1982--Mercedes-Benz--230TE--W123--Wagon--5-Seats--5-Doors/1090053071

Looking more closely, there is other stuff wrong with it too. The base car was obviously not a pallas model, but they have added some of the easier pallas embellishments, but not the ones that take a bit more work to fit. They've also done things to try and make it look like an earlier...

This one is a fake - looks generally well done, but started with a sedan base frame, not a station wagon frame like the real ones did. It has a sedan VIN too and no decapatable DS23s were made.... sometimes the fakes if done well still bring good money because so few of the real ones were...

Since this thread I have seen a couple of FF's at various cars and coffee events in sydney. There are at least two around, one is more stock and one is set up as a racer with roll cage etc.