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Although you can buy stainless steel wheel bolts as after-market items, you do need to be certain that they will do the job. Stainless...

Still got the 6.9 and the 450SLC, Michael! Both going well and getting ongoing maintenance. Currently both awaiting gear shift linkage...

Then the real work starts lol

Next step is a high pressure flush then oil & filter change. Then check the fuel system/flush & new filters. Once running I can add a...

Good news it appears the engine isn’t seized. A new battery & earth cable might solve the no cranking or it could be the starter has...

It’s amazing how stiff the w116 chassis is compared to other vehicles. Here I jacked up the drivers rear corner & it lifted up the left...

Then the real work starts lol

Next step is a high pressure flush then oil & filter change. Then check the fuel system/flush & new filters. Once running I can add a...

Still got the 6.9 and the 450SLC, Michael! Both going well and getting ongoing maintenance. Currently both awaiting gear shift linkage...

Good news it appears the engine isn’t seized. A new battery & earth cable might solve the no cranking or it could be the starter has...

It’s amazing how stiff the w116 chassis is compared to other vehicles. Here I jacked up the drivers rear corner & it lifted up the left...

Chrome plating wheels is also an issue and many testers will not approve a RWC with them fitted. Same goes for stainless d shackles for...

Haha, no the dream still lives, despite the cars that were sold in 2023. Refer to my thread on Goldeneye… Plus I still have 2 x 220kW...

Hi Mark, thank you for bringing me up to date. So, do you have any 6.9s left, or has your dream been shattered ? Mind you, I wouldn't...

Although you can buy stainless steel wheel bolts as after-market items, you do need to be certain that they will do the job. Stainless...