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Hi, I'm looking into the idea of buying an R230 and thought I would post on here for a little advice and owners experiences if possible. I've owned my W126 for quite a few years and fancy adding something a little sporty to the fleet. I've considered a Porsche 996 as prices for those seem quite...

Thanks Mark. Yeah I've posted on that forum already too.

I'm having a problem with the 1977 280SE I'm trying to get running. I've now refurbished the fuel tank and got a spark... finally! So I tried to fire it up today (the car has been sat in the garage since the mid 90s), it sort of fires up very briefly but then dies immediately. And I also hear a...

Hi, and congrats on the new car!

That does look lovely!! WANT!!

Thanks Derek. I know where that is roughly. I used to drive that road every day back in my Uni days. I'll give them a shout. How are your W126s running? Going strong I hope! Do they both get much use?

Hi, I am looking for a good bodyshop in or around Edinburgh or the Scottish Borders. I need some rust repairs and a new wing (maybe two). If anyone can recommend a good place with reasonable prices, that would be great. Thanks Norman

Thanks folks. I had thought about giving it a go myself. Probably just more time consuming than difficult but I'm not sure I would ever feel quite comfortable with it. Best to get the garage to have a look. What about timing chain tensioners?

Thanks. This is going to be a daft question, but do you pull them off when you want to undo the wheel nuts, or how does it work?

I notice oil seems to be coming out from the head gasket on my 300SE W126 so I'm wondering if I should have it done. Any idea how many labour hours this might be at a garage? Also, while it's off, should I have any other stuff done? Mine is a 1988 with just over 100k on the clock.

My wheel nut are looking a bit shabby on my W126 alloys. Can anyone recommend a place I could buy news ones or does it have to be MB directly? Or might wheel nut covers be an idea worth considering? Thanks

Hi, the wings on my W126 are getting quite rust now and I think I need to replace them. I gather a lot of the aftermarket parts don't tend to fit very well, is that correct? I'm I going to have to buy wings from the MB dealer or are there any other options? Thanks Norm

I do watch it as well, and do still enjoy it overall. The worst bit this series was that snow plow bit. Clarkson adds a flame thrower and sets some guy on fire, then they get stuck, etc, etc. May accidentally drives over a car under a pile of snow. Just rubbish. I would also like some reviews...

The dealer seems to have sold it now apparently. Wonder how much it went for.

Thanks grober, it's been less than 5k since my last oil+filter change, but it was a while ago, so I think I'll do one this week. Can't hurt!

Hi, I've noticed recently that the oil pressure in my W126 300SE sits and just under the 3 line, but as it gets warmer, after about 15 minutes of driving it reached the full 3 line. Is this a problem? At idle it's at about 1.5. I use castrol 10W40 and an MB filter. Thanks

You have to take off the air filter housing. 3 or 4 nuts, 10mm. One is located vertically on the right. You don't actually have to take the lid of it off (i.e. the bit held on with the clips), you just take the whole housing off. Also have to pull off the air pipes to get it off. Then you will...

Great looking car! Congrats!!

I bought a Hirschmann aerial from euro car parts last year as mine died. Fit perfectly fine. As for the chrome bit, best to go to a breaker for that, mercman maybe or Rob Parker and three pointed parts

Have you tried the idle control valve? Could just need a clean, best to use carb cleaner on it. Or you could just buy a second hand one and try it out. Fairly cheap and easy to fit.