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    R107 Engine Swap

    Just got to fit a radiator, battery and an air box in there and all should be good... Thankfully it does all fit and the new 4 speed switchable auto fits as well, bolts straight up to propshaft. Swapping out the rear diff for something a little stronger and the rear brakes are going from drum...
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    R107 Engine Swap

    I'm starting to get a bit excited about this project now... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    R107 Engine Swap

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    R107 Engine Swap

    Hi Gav, Thanks a lot.. it's a fine line between bravery and insanity and I'm not sure which side I'm currently on.. Will keep posting pictures and stuff as I go.. Latest 'engine in' picture below. Simon Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    R107 Engine Swap

    Out with the ghastly diesel and a beautiful 560 V8 is prepared and nearly ready to go in... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    R107 Engine Swap

    I got ever so slightly distracted whilst doing the R107... I bought a W111 with a horrible Diesel engine fitted to it.. Cue another transplant.... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    R107 Engine Swap

    Not the best of photos.. but these were taken when we finished with the prototype knuckle design.. Hopefully should stop the old girl.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    ML270 Tuning box

    I used to have one on my ML270 back in the day and can only say that it transformed the vehicle. We still use many of them on our work vehicles Amaroks etc and they continue to impress and improve the overall power delivery and fuel economy. A cheap and easy way to sort some sluggish motors...
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    R107 Engine Swap

    AnywY, back to the SL. I noticed the brake photos didn't upload yesterday for some reason. As you can see from the picture, the hub knuckles are massively different but the new PRODRIVE hubs should be done within 2 weeks.. can't wait.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    R107 Engine Swap

    Complete aside but my bike project is nearing completion and thought I would get a sounding from you all.. It's the same (ish) principal as the SL, with a mix of old and new to build exactly what I want.. It started with a 1982 Yamaha TR1. I have kept the frame and engine, then had. Triumph...
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    R107 Engine Swap

    I will be using the CLK steering complete.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    R107 Engine Swap

    So, today's little challenge - brakes.. As I have said, the car will lose the standard old SL brakes and will have the CLK AMG discs and calipers, complete with ABS fitted. I am keen to keep the car as 'standard' as possible and by that I mean, when this car 'wakes up' I want the ECU to not...
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    R107 Engine Swap

    SpoonJar, I just saw this when looking how to PM you "Dear slfanuk, You will not be able to use the Private message facility or reply/post to classified threads unless you have a 30 post count" As this will only be my 10th post, I am a way off that.. Any ideas, let me know.
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    Interior Trimmers - Cornwall

    Thanks for the recommend re Autotrim as my local body shop has just recommended them as well. I will call and see.. Simon
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    R107 Engine Swap

    Hi, The car is gong back to its original Mercedes Red colour with black leather retrim (if I can find a good interior guy).. Hopefully when everything is in and working it will be just what I have been looking for, as I have been struggling to find the 'right toy' for a very long time now as...
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