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    Engine rebuild woes

    Hi guys, I've just finnished a year and a half long engine rebuild of my 1975 280ce (W114). Engine is the M110.981 with Bosch D-jetronic. When I turn the key the engine fires up then dies about 3 seconds later. With the throttle wide open it'll run for about 5 to 8 seconds. If you immediately...
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    Ignition coil and ballast

    After three years of ownership I think I've finally got to the bottom of why I keep having to change my dizzy cap, rotor arm and points every year. When looking into ignition coil upgrades I realised that my w114 280CE has been fitted with a Bosch blue coil. The blue coil is a 12v coil with an...
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    w216 whinning noise and window inoperative

    Hi guys, I've got a w216 CL500. It's got a loud whining noise from the font of the engine, the pitch changes with engine revs. Using a stethoscope it seems loudest on the PAS pump casing. Are PAS pumps common on these? Also the drivers side rear window is inoperative on both window switches...
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    Fuel pressure

    Hi guys. Anyone know what the fuel pressure should be for an M110.981 in the 280CE (w114)? I would also like to know the recommended idle speed and how to adjust it. If anyone knows? Thanks
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    High torque starter motor

    Hi guys. The starter motor on my w114 280ce is starting to turn over really slow occasionally (battery voltage and wiring is fine). I'm going to replace it and fancied a bit of an upgrade. I'm looking at this high torque starter and just wanted any thoughts or advice before I buy. WOSP...
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    w114 coupe window seal

    Has anyone had any experience buying the horizontal seal between the outside of the front door window glass and trim of the door? (the one which if it was raining the rain would run down the window glass and onto the seal). Went to buy a pair from MB today but the picture on EPC isn't clear...
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    14" hub caps and steel wheels from a w114

    Up for grabs are a set of four 14" steel wheels and hub caps from my 1975 280CE (w114). All in good condition ready to use or could easily be restored.
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    Front subframe bushes

    Hi guys. I priced up a front subframe bush kit for my w114 from Mercedes, £270 inc VAT :eek: Anyone know of another supplier, before I spank my overdraft on the genuine ones? Also are they the same as the R107?
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    Spotted: w114/w115

    Spotted a dark coloured w114/115 coupe today at the top of the M23 going southbound towards M25, anyone on here? I was in the light blue w114 coupe going northbound.
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    w202 lack of power

    Hi, w202 C200 automatic. Severe lack of power when cold. Has been getting worse over a year or so. You can put your foot flat to the floor and the revs remain low. Car performs fine when it's warmed up Any ideas what it could be? I was thinking some sensor or other like the air mass?
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    PREPT Showdown June 15th Brands Hatch

    Any one going to this? Brands Hatch - Race Event - Prept Showdown
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    M110 bore

    Hey y'all. Purely out of interest, anyone know what displacement the M110 can be bored out to? How strong are these blocks? and if anyone has done it, was there any power gain at all?
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    w114 front wings

    Hi I'm after a pair of genuine front wings for a post face lift w114/w115, good used or new. Been warned off using pattern ones by my bodyshop who've used them before and had real problems. Any leads or advice would be really apreciated. I'm keeping an eye on ebay and ringing breakers yards but...
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    w114 rear suspension arm

    Heard a knocking noise coming from the rear of my '75 280CE. Kneeled down to have a look, not expecting to be able to see anything and found the drivers side rear shock almost touching the ground. It was still bolted to a little bit of rust on each bolt but the rust was no longer part of the...
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    w126 SEC wanted for film work

    Hi guys, My boss is looking for a silver w126 sec for a film job next wednesday. As far as I know it would be parked on a driveway in the back of shot. If you're interested call Stewart on 07973 400245 for more details. Cheers
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    W114 indicators flash too quickly in cold weather

    Hi, My indictors flash too quick in cold weather. Colder it is, quicker they flash. As the car warms up the indicators gradually slow down to normal speed. All the bulbs work. I wire wooled all 4 bulb holders but no joy. Any help would be much appreciated.
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    w202 stalling

    Hi all, 1998 C200 automatic, driving in heavy traffic in london on one of the very hot days last week. The car conked out as I was driving along, tried to start it but it just cranked and didn't fire. Called out the RAC but when they turned up it fired up first flick of the key. We let it idle...
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    Amplifier question

    I'm looking at getting a mono amp and sub. The amp I want to get has two pre out conectors for RCA cables (in addition to the speaker outputs and head unit inputs) but I don't know what they would be for. Anyone know?
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    w114 280CE won't fire

    Hi Replaced the spark plugs and the spark plug leads with a set of tailored magnecore performance leads. Car now just cranks but won't fire at all. Double checked I'd got the firing order correct and it's fine. The dizzy cap is quite green, as is the rotor arm. The coil is probably a bit tired...
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    w114 280CE body panels

    Hi all. I'm looking for both front wings, both rear lower wings and a rear vallance. Found a couple of websites that list these panels for the saloon but don't know if they're used for both. I'm guessing that at least the lower rear wings are different. Any body know where I can get these body...
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