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I need a new windscreen for MB3 and just called O'Briens. It appears that the 450 screen is different from the 6.9 one. Can anyone confirm this? I asked about a tinted band & it appears the originals had some type of green tint... Fitment of a new screen is $588 using the old seal. With an...

Being that I have both Euro & Aust versions of the 6.9 I've noticed some obvious differences under the bonnets. Specifically the electric (thermo, or auxillary) fans & engine oil coolers (or lack thereof). The Euro has a engine oil cooler, but a smaller electric fan. My earlier Aust car (MB1)...

If this was me, I'd be looking at what was recently replaced... Pump & front valve. Assuming the rear is operating normally (high & low, plus maintaining height overnight), it seems clear the problem lies in the front circuit. Perhaps the front valve wasn't adjusted correctly, or it has crud...

What we've long suspected can be done & here's the proof :D: Engine bay diagnosis fitting location Closeups Main cell nitrogen port Rear cell nitrogen port Appologies for the state of the car; it's relatively unchanged since I got it! I'll get around to cleaning it when we have...

By request I'm adding some info about my Buick. I had this all done a few days ago, but it timed out & I lost all the text!! :mad: Now I'm creating longer texts in Word so I don't waste my time.... My 1957 Buick is a Roadmaster 73A. Roadmaster was the top of the line back in 1957 & 73A...

SELfor50 I think you may be right: :p So I wonder who made the 320kmh one if it wasn't AMG? Could any good speedo place change the dial & recalibrate a standard 450 speedo to suit the 6.9? Were the Euro temp gauges in deg F & oil pressure in lbs?

I'm finally getting the hang of posting pics & thought I'd add this one to this thread. I'd suggest it's a custom installation in an AMG. ;) I'm not sure if the link to the Youtube video below will work. It shows the tacho of a 6.9 being revved. What interested me was the speed with which...

There's a couple on E-bay at the moment, but I suggest freight would be prohibitive... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-W107-Aluminum-Hood-380SL-450SL-500SL-560SL-107-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem5ad7511504QQitemZ390159471876QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories...

Unfortunately my Euro didn't have any books. Does anyone know how to get a copy of the Data Card & can I ID the original owner? Interested to know if it was owned by anyone interesting (apart from me of course)! Going by the plate under the bonnet, it seems the original owner opted to have...

Thought I'd revive this thread and ask a question regarding extractors. One of the inhibiting factors to effective 6.9 modifications is the cost. This is despite the fact that the pride of the MB fleet (in the late 70s anyway), is now quite affordable. Has anyone considered taking a set of...

Well I'm going to reveal all my performance thoughts now, as I'd like to see every MB enthusiast get more HP from their rides. And keep the rice burners at bay! I agree with another thread that most current 116 & 107 owners are a very different group to MBs original target market. Although...

How many different speedos were available for the 6.9? I've seen the Aust delivered ones which display a max speed of 260kmh. I've seen AMG ones on the net reading up to 300kmh & even 320kmh! :D What did the Euro & US (or any other) ones look like? Photos would be great..... BTW my Euro...

Any advances on what else to call it?? :rolleyes: MB2 & MB3 are recent purchases, but they've both had the same problem, which made me think just how many W116 owners are going through the same frustration.... After a bit of rain on MB2 I noticed that the container around the fuel filler...

It's often been said that the 6.9 was the fastest 4 door sedan in the world at the time is was built. Was reference to this claim regarding the terminal speed, 0-100kmh, or 1/4 mile? I assume that this accolade was short lived, much like the Titanic being the biggest ship in the world...

Hi all, While running the younger sister today & noticed something peculiar. The face of the steering wheel doesn't seem parallel with that of the instrument cluster. :eek: I began to panic thinking she'd had a big hit at some point in her life, but when I looked at her older sister, they...

Hi All, Being that many of us have suspension issues, it seems a good idea to have a list of recommended reconditioners / parts suppliers for the the various components. Star Motors in the US comes to mind, but seem to be charging premium prices due to the lack of options. Freight is another...

Hi all, Wondering if anyone's had a set of blocks copied yet? After working on the suspension, it's rather frustrating having to wait an extended period while a 6.9 pumps up off your much-needed trolley jack! :mad: If not careful, it's possible to jamb your hands between the jack handle &...

Hi everybody. I'm new to the forum so my L Plates are definitely on! I did my apprenticeship with MB back in 1988, but never had the chance to replace the suspension filter on a 6.9. Wondering what's the simplest method? Any help would be appreciated.... BTW I haven't been able to resist a...