300se

hi all, ive had this problem with my heater ever since i had my radiator fitted on my car. when it was fitted the heater decided to run cold when supposed to be hot, so i flushed the coolant out and restarted with new coolant. now the heater works well !! but its always hot whether i turn it to...

Hi everyone, I've got a really annoying problem with front wheel balance. For some reason the steering wheel wobbles at between 70-90 kph. I had all the wheels rebalanced to no effect, then the garage adjusted the front wheel bearings still no effect. I noticed that for some reason when the...

Hi everybody, I have just purchased a 1993 Mercedes 300SE for 17000 Dirhams (about 2800 Pounds) with a straight 6 300 litre engine here in Dubai. I have a question to what model is it. The chassis number is WDB1400321A098157 so I am presuming that's its a 140 model as the chassis number has 140...

The 1980s are associated with a great many legends; Margaret Thatcher, Crockett and Tubbs, and Spandau Ballet. Chief among these giants of the era however is the W126 Model S Class Mercedes-Benz. You are in the very fortunate position of being able to buy your very own example of this classic...

Seasons greetings! :D New member here looking for some advice, hope you can help!? I have had a good look around on here and on the net but so far cant find a definitive size of wheel sizes to fit a 1990 W126 300 SE. I might be buying one in a week or two, however i'm not particularly keen...

Has anybody got an idea where I can lay my hands on a Workshop manual for a 1989 300se. I need to replace the hydraulic lifters and would like a little guidance.

Does anybody know if you can adjust the tappets on a 89 300se, and what the gap should be

Apart from having a cold start problem, I have tappet noise a 3000rpm. I am wondering if it might be an advance / retard problem, as the engine runs very well and only starts ticking at higher revs. Does anyone have any ideas.

Hi all, I am a newbie to this. I have recently bought a W126 300se. At first it was no problem starting in the mornings. It has got progressively worse. Now I have to go out and turn the engine over about 10 minutes before I leave, Then when I come back it seems to start. Has anybody got any...

I have a 1991 300SE W126 model. When the car goes above 40-50 mph the car begins to vibrate, not sure what the problem is and how serious. My guess was the prop shaft but not 100%, I tried to look under the car but a plate covers the area, probably need a ramp. What kind of price am I...

I’d like to pick the brains of the knowledgeable types on here about a particular problem with the AC on my W126 300SE. A few weeks ago a horrible noise started from under the bonnet. Subsequent investigation by a mechanic revealed this to be a faulty AC compressor, so this was removed and a...

I got a replacement liner from MB, they told me to go to a store and buy a spray on glue to attach it, can you recommend a brand? My local car parts store were reluctant to sell me any for fear the "high temp in the engine compartment could cause the glue to ignite" Hope you can help mike

I'd like to introduce my new car, bought with sound bangernomics (ish) principles. :) It's a 1989 W126 300SE, with 166,000 miles, picked up for a relative song from my local TVR/Noble dealership. All of the original features are still working, including the heated electric seats, the...

Hi where can one find the best w140 early shaped cars - pre facelift with the orange indicators and cuter styling.. Been looking but with little luck.. classic benz up north had a nice green one previously, now sold, but looked gorgeous.. any tips/ideas or finds most appreciated!

Hi, could anyone recommend a good quality set of tyres for my 300se. I have been offered a set of Dunlop sp 300's 205 65 R15 v rating for £63 per wheel fitted, by a local garage, which seem like good value. I would like a set that has that period look, but without braking the bank. Regards...

I am looking for n/s/r exterior trim piece (between door and arch). ...Also n/s (drivers) mirror casing. oh and radiator Grille (in good condition) or would be be cheaper get mine rechromed?

Hi all i hav a g reg 1989 300se auto only done 88000 miles. i seem to hafe lost 4th gear when this hapened the idle speed seemed to get a bit erratic. Any help would be appreaceted as i realy dont have a clue.

Did anyone just see on fifth gear the black W126 that matey paid £1K for? Did anyone else notice how p**s poor the paint was on the boot and wing? It had a lovely 'outspan' finish:eek:

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=17716 Interesting, light hearted article :D

Have these pics on here just to show how clean the car is. (It is for Sale)