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Replaced the SLS lines today on my 1994 W124 estate. However on the levelling value to one of the main 6mm pipes, the threads are stripped. I want to repair this with helicoil, but need to know the type and size of the union/bolt for that part... (ie size and whether its metric/imperial...

Hi I have bought a 2nd hand door from ebay. It came with the hinge removed and appears to have just holes where the hinge went, without threads. Does anyone know of any tutorials on how to fit the hinges on...? are there backing plates with the threads? Access to the top hinge looks...

hi Getting my W124 resprayed (partially anyway), and want the opinion of others whether I should continue the sacco panels/bumpers in the body-coloured matt colour they are now, or go for gloss all over the car thoughts? i'm 50/50 at the moment and cant decide cheers Derek

Hi Can anyone recommend any companies that would collect a vehicle from my house in Scotland and transport it (via low-loader/transporter) to Hull and put it on a ferry? I'm selling a car and the purchaser (who is genuine, not a scam, club member etc) lives abroad. I need an easy way of...

lost mine, its the small headrest switch from a w124 facelift, drivers side thanks derek

hi i need a decent walnut wood trim for the centre around the gearbox W124 it needs to have the holes for x4 electric window switches and x2 heated seat switches + the usual mirror and child seat holes, Would also be interested in zebrano with same holes. PM me with what you have...

facinating video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSG0B0esk8g and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejA0wKTRHH4 i mostly enjoyed all the W124 details and 30 mins in, details on how the cars were manufactured back in the day.

hi just thought i would post this on here to warn other MB Club members.... i read this on the moneySavingWebsite: Any parts finder.co.uk - MoneySavingExpert.com Forums seems a car parts website is scamming people....

Hi My W124 has mushroom/cream coloured material on the door rubbers. They are a bit grubby. Any tips on cleaning them/products/techniques to use? I thought about removing them and popping them in the washing machine on a gentle wash?

hi the buzzer that used to sound when you leave the lights on has stopped buzzing. Any ideas on where to start looking? 1994 W124 estate thanks Derek

hi i replaced the ignition lock on the 1994 diesel W124 estate the other week. Since then the central locking only unlocks the car, locking requires the drivers door pin to be pushed down. also the lights left on buzzer no longer works. Any ideas if there are any wiring or plugs i've...

hi i need a facelift (ie full painted) W124 estate rear bumper in non-cracked condition.... only want it for the insert so damage elsewhere is fine, aslong as the insert is good thanks! derek

hi my silver W124 estate has some corrosion around the inner window frame where the rubber goes for the rear side windows. i want to remove the windows and repair the rust and reseal the windows, before the rust gets through to the outer bodywork requiring paint etc how do you remove the trim...

hi wanted - plastic or metal W124 engine undertray. Its for a E300D but I'm happy to have any as I guess they all fit maybe with some minor modification also needing the gearbox undertray aswell. PM me if you have something thanks derek

my centre box is blowing due to a hole. Its been patched with gun-gum in the past but i've decided to replace for this years use. does anyone have a decent centre box for sale? car is a 1985 280SL R107 thanks very much - PM me if you do derek

Hi My green 1994 W124 has suffered over the past couple of years due to me having other things to focus my time/efforts on. However it now feels truly like an old banger. Whereas my wife's identical car feels much better and solid feeling. Its a shame but I have also even thought about...

i need: - estate 'facelift' rear bumper - not bothered about colour or rest of bumper condition but the insert must be damage free ie no cracks. i will respray it so scuffs dont matter. I need two of these - front bumper in brilliant silver. I dont want to have to respray it. -...

hi I had to cut off a suspension arm nut to remove it on my W124. So, I have two options: (1) go to dealer and spend £9.00 on a new nut & bolt as per correct part numbers or (2) go to local hardware shop, get same length, thickness of bolt for less than £1.00 I've actually gone to the...

Hi The other week I reversed out of a car parking space and put the car in drive and nothing happened. I towed the car home. I looked under the car and could see when in D that the propshaft was spinning directly into the diff, but the driveshafts and therefore wheels were not turning...

Hi On a 1997 CLK you can select Park, Reverse, Drive. Car drives fine, gearbox fluid fine and changes are smooth. However the shifter knob cannot be moved across from D into 4. It just wont move Any ideas why this could be? thanks Derek