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  1. Harv1963

    White Smoke

    Took the car to my local garage today regarding a separate matter and they don't think it is anything major. Perhaps just needing a good run. All levels ok and nothing obvious. Thank you to everyone for your advice. P.S. Car has just been named "Otto"
  2. Harv1963

    White Smoke

    To Olivier, It's a petrol 5ltr v8
  3. Harv1963

    White Smoke

    Me again! My W126 500 SEL permanently gives off white smoke and water droplets from the exhaust no matter how long I have driven for. (like start up on a cold day but all the time) I was thinking it is one of the symptoms of the Cylinder Head Gasket needing replaced however I am confused as...
  4. Harv1963

    Torque settings

    My W126 500SEL has a small oil leak from one of the rocker covers. Before jumping to the conclusion that it needs a gasket I want to check the tightness of the bolts. Does anyone know the correct torque settings? Don't want to over tighten things.
  5. Harv1963

    Ball Joint and ABS Sensor problems

    Thank you. Managed today to borrow a press tool from my very understanding local garage. A few beers on their way to them! With the help of a good friend we got the ball joint in. Once reassembled I'll see if I've damaged the ABS sensor. Wish me luck!! Thanks again for all the advice. I love...
  6. Harv1963

    Ball Joint and ABS Sensor problems

    Car - W126 500 SEL Well, just spent the whole of Easter Sunday trying to fit a new nearside lower ball joint to my car. :confused:. (Think my time would have been better spent down the pub having a pint!) I am totally stumped. First issue is the ABS sensor. Despite undoing the...
  7. Harv1963

    Faulty Sunroof

    Yes, Shelf out, motor out, 2 inches broken off nylon rope, new one ordered £16.00 from Mercedes.
  8. Harv1963

    Faulty Sunroof

    Thank you everyone. The roof was completely dead apart from a buzzing relay. I have fixed it by following the on demand videos at Mercedessource.com. what a great help. I stripped the mechanism, lubricated everything including the cable, slides and gearing and put it all back together. Think...
  9. Harv1963

    Faulty Sunroof

    Just downloaded a couple of videos from mercedessource.com. Big job to fix but on my way to sorting it.
  10. Harv1963

    Faulty Sunroof

    W126 500SEL J REG being a lovely spring day, tilted my electronic sunroof. Went to close it later and although I can hear the motor, the sunroof won't move. It was working perfectly prior to this but now it is stuck tilted open. Any advice will be greatly welcomed.
  11. Harv1963

    W126 500 SEL - Transmission fluid check

    Sussed it. Thank you very much.
  12. Harv1963

    W126 500 SEL - Transmission fluid check

    Hello, I have just bought my first Mercedes, a 1991 W126 500 SEL. (bought it for a bit of fun.) Unfortunately the car did not come with any service history so I'm going to assume that it needs a full service including timing belt etc. I also want to check the transmission fluid level...
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