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    W123 ABS light issue

    Hi there, Does any one know the correct action for the ABS light. Mine was on constantly until I changed the voltage regulator on the alternator. It now goes off when the engine is started and has failed its MOT on it. As I recall the light is supposed to go off after the a period of time...
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    Hi all- parking brake prob

    Seized handbrake expander And what are my options if it is seized? Many thanks
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    W123 handbrake expander seized

    As the title says, and ideas on how to get it out to unseize it? It says in the Haynes manual that there is a clip but I can't see it for the life of me. The hub is in the way of a detailed examination. I could removed the cables but the bolts (bloody Allen key type...why) look rather...
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    W123 300 emmissions tips?

    Thanks guys, not sure how to Italian tune up now it is not legally allowed on the road!
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    W123 300 emmissions tips?

    Hi there, MOT time again and I was wondering what tips you all have to get smoke levels down. After fixing all the issues from the first MOT it missed the retest cut off and so 140 miles later failed its second full test on emmissions. It failed at 4.93 M -1 with 3.00 M -1 being the...
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    Rear De-mister ideas

    Hi there, does anyone have any ideas on how to get a working de-mister on my W123 300TD, I would like this especially as the thing leaks like a seive and as such gets a little cloudy inside :o The issue is that the wire is broken in multiple places due to the cargo in the boot having scratched...
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    W123 is the end nigh?

    Got it in one, i had not realised that the seals were not connected. Have decided that when the camper is on the road I am going to push it into the garage and gently tease the window out. The seals look okay but water literally pisses in to both the rear wells and I regularily have to poke...
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    W123 is the end nigh?

    No they are not, that is my issue... I have a bloody great rust spot under the seal on my nearside (lefthand side) and MB do not do a seal, they do for the other side at an eye watering £145... more than for a whole set of VW quality seals for a camper :o(
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    W123 is the end nigh?

    Time for a W123 buying group :o) Commissioning short runs of things like side window seals for a start!
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    W123 is the end nigh?

    Thanks for all of the advice guys, Kudos to you all and your knowledge.
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    W123 is the end nigh?

    Sorry Bernie, That was 48 W123 300 TD Auto's, it would require a few hours and a full knowdege of the W123 model range to get the total on the road as the DoT/DVLA models are not linked to the chassis designation of W123 as we know it. Mine is recorded under the model of 300TD. In their...
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    W123 is the end nigh?

    Hi guys, Thanks for the responses. I have no fear about fabrication panels if (as is currently) needed, its things like only one supplier has an accelerator cable, and I need the side window out to fix a rust spot :o) I have never heard of the heritage centre, is this a division of MB or a...
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    W123 is the end nigh?

    Hi all, A deflated W123 owner here, much is made of the over engineered nature of the W123 and it being almost built to last for ever, indeed my 30 year old bus is mechanically and structurally in fine fettle. I am worried that the lack of parts will contribute to the forcing of these cars...
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    Brakes will not bleed

    Thank you so much Malcolm, much embarrassment saved. On other cars I have worked on the connection for the second chamber is lower, can't believe it was so simple... Such a numpty!!
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    Brakes will not bleed

    A very interesting factoid, if that is the case that would explain why I get a bit of fluid through every now and then and then nothing. Will try that later!!!
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    Brakes will not bleed

    Hi there, I just had to replace a couple of brake pipes on my W123 300TD for its MOT... (how good was that, a 30 year old car failed on three brake pipes and the handbrake). All seemed to go well but I cant bleed the rear brakes, I get air being pumped through and occasionally a dribble of...
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    W123 MOT woes

    Hi all, I have just spent a lovely Sunday working on my 300TD as it is MOT time: It failed on smoke, CV gaiters, parking brake. 1. I Moly Lube Diesel purged and must admit to being amazed by the results, it is quieter and the smokiness has gone... result 2. Now, I knew these had gone...
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