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    W123 transmission problem

    The Haynes manual suggests I use Castrol TQT Automatic Transmissions Fluid, but Castrol Classics don't stock it. Are there any alternatives, or do I have to contact a main dealer?
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    w123 starting problems

    I guess my car's showing it's age, as this is my third different post! Anyway, my 280 CE's developed an intermittent fault on starting. Occasionally (and usually inconveniently) it just won't start. There's plenty of juice in the battery and all the electrics work, but I turn the key and it...
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    W123 transmission problem

    I'm going to try a full gearbox oil change (including torque convertor) and see if that makes any difference - rather that than a new box! I don't know when it was last changed, so it's probably worth doing anyway.
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    W123 transmission problem

    The kickdown switch still functions correctly. The problem doesn't only occur during kickdown, but it is more noticeable. It's most noticeable when I accelerate hard from standstill, holding it in a low gear - the engine revs hard (as you would expect) but the power is not delivered. I'm worried...
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    W123 transmission problem

    I did check the fluid, it was still red and didn't smell burnt (although I will check again). It's not really a problem at the moment except when I need to accelerate hard (joining a motorway, for example) and nothing happens!
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    W123 transmission problem

    My 1980 280 CE has developed a transmission problem. When I put my foot down (hard) the engine happily revs away, but the power is not delivered to the rear wheels. It's very similar in effect to a slipping clutch on a manual, but mine's an auto. I'm pretty sure it's a torque convertor/box...
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    MB specialists in Cambs?

    Does any one know of a good, independent Mercedes specialist in or around Cambridge? Thanks
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    W123 dash light problem

    It was the rheostat, cheers!
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    W123 dash light problem

    Thanks guys, I'll give that a go and get back with the results!
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    W123 dash light problem

    The dashboard and console lights on my 280 CE no longer illuminate when I switch on the headlights. I don't think it's the fuse as I've checked it and the fuse also protects other systems (which are still working). I've got a feeling it may be a relay, but where! Any help would be most...
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    Insurance valuations

    I need to value my car for insurance purposes and I was wondering where I could find out the appropriate information. It's a 1980 280 CE auto in pretty good nick. Cheers
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    W123 tappet noise

    Thanks, I'll get down to my local auto-parts store and post the results
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    W123 tappet noise

    Thanks again for your advice. Are there any recommended products for flushing the engine? I've heard there are certain additives you can use that will loosen the 'gunk' before you drain the pan.
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    W123 tappet noise

    Thanks for the advice. I had planned an oil change soon, but I've only got Castrol Classic GTX (my father uses it in his historic racing cars). Would there be any benefit/drawback from using non-synthetic 20/50 GTX?
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    W123 tappet noise

    I've just bought a 1980 280 CE and everything seems to be running pretty fine except for some constant top end noise - I presume it's the tappets. Is this a common problem? Does anyone know of a likey cause/remedy? Thanks
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