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    Spark Present but not when Cranking w111

    Hope one of you gents can shed light on this problem. I am trying to test a 220 engine from a 1964 220SE w111. I'm using the electrics from another old Merc to supply the spark. So, I've basically wired up the starter and coil from the other car. I find that I can see a spark on the plugs when...
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    w126 300SE Air Fuel Mixture Problem. Won't start. Flooded?

    Hi all, been searching the web for someone who's seen this problem before. I was adjusting the air fuel mixture on my 300SE and the engine cut out when pushing the allen key down on the spring (adjusting screw on top of metering head). Now the engine will not start. I think I might have made the...
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    w126 Cruise Control Fail 300SE

    Hi, I'm hoping someone might know something about my cruise control problem. The cruise used to work but then stopped. I have tried putting in a known good amplifier/ECU under the dash at the drivers side but still nothing. I've got a replacement servo but I don't think this is the problem. I...
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    w126 Interior Restoration

    Does anyone know if there were changes to the interior of the w126 from early to late models? I am looking to replace an interior of a 1981 280SE and I need to know if the door cards and seats from a later model (1989 420SE) will fit. They certainly look the same but I wouldn't want to buy the...
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    w123 M102.980 engine replacement or fix

    Hi! I've had a w123 230E for a while now that I got cheap. I was told it needed a new fuel distributor and it took me ages to find the right one (it's the old one with no electrical regulator). Finally got it fitted but the engine has more problems than that. Whenever I push the accelerator so...
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    Replacing ABS Ring on my W202 C250 TD

    I tried removing the ABS warning light from the dash to pass the MOT but the guy spotted it and so it had to be fixed. I found that the ABS ring was split. I got a new one from UK Parts Direct. It was £20 but I couldn't find the part anywhere else. It's quite easy to release the bolt holding...
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    Hooking up after engine replacement 300SE

    Hi Guys, I would much appreciate it if someone can identify two connections that I seem to have forgotten during my job replacing the engine in my 300SE. One is a vacuum tube from the top of the engine I can't remember where this goes and I didn't label it. The other is a cable shown here...
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    1989 300 SE Parts for Sale

    I have recently purchased this vehicle but found that there are too many problems to get it to pass it's next MOT so have decided to dismantle it. Many parts are in very good condition, especially the interior (dark blue). The car is white and some panels are good, especially the doors. Anyone...
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    w123 230CE suddenly won't start

    Hi! I hope someone might be able to give some initial thoughts to my problem. My 230CE wouldn't fire the other day. I thought I had just run out the fuel so I put some in but then discovered the problem persists. I haven't been using it much but it has been sitting outside. I have only been...
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    230CE/280CE w123 drivers door window glass

    I've just managed to explode my drivers window, need a new one. PLease get in touch
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    New Battery not Charging but Alternator "Fine"

    Hi, I recently posted a question about removing the ignition barrel on the w123. Thanks to you guys, I got it out then jump started the car and tried to charge it up. The battery is not charging up properly. After a good long drive, the car died as I was parking it. 20 minutes later, measured...
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    How do you remove the ignition cylinder on a w123?

    I have been researching into this and even see there is a video of it on Youtube, making it look easy. However, I cannot get the cylinder to pop out. I have tried various sizes of allun keys and pins etc. They say it should be a 1.25mm wire. Does it have to be exactly this width? I am in...
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    w123 wanted, ideally 280CE

    Sadly, my 280CE has gone missing from the street where I parked it and is presumed stolen. I am looking to replace it with something similar. I might consider a 4-door w123, especially diesel. I also like the look of the 500SEC. I'm looking for something I can work on and fix up and my budget is...
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    280 CE Exhaust Dilema

    Hi, I need some advice. I found it really hard to source a middle section for my 1980 280CE. In the end, Mercedes told me they could get it for me in time for my MOT re-test. But then, when I bought it, they said they actually couldn't deliver in time. Now I have to pay for another full MOT test...
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    Timing Chain Tensioner 280CE 110

    Hello. I need to release the timing chain on my 110 engine as I am replaceing the head gasket. I took off the plug, at least what I think is the plug but I didn't see what I expected. Here is a photo. How do I proceed from here? I thought the spring would come out behind the plug and that there...
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