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    R107 Rusty Bulkhead

    Access via panel as you mention. I have had to arrange a low loader to get the car over to him, the low loader is coming from 20 miles away. When he asked me for the address of the welder he said that he had heard of him, he is known for doing high quality work! Seems i may of struck lucky! All...
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    R107 Rusty Bulkhead

    He says the bulkhead is ok in the middle, either side will need to have fabricated sections welded in. He has quoted me £450 to do the work which i am very surprised but happy about. He has checked the rest of the car and confirmed its solid elsewhere. Even the sun came out while he was here...
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    R107 Rusty Bulkhead

    I have a local guy who comes highly recommended on his way round to look at her. So hopefully pretty soon i will have a fair indication...... Nervous!
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    R107 Rusty Bulkhead

    I purchased the car from a lady in wales who sorn and garaged it in the winter. Apparently the exhaust started to blow and so not knowing where to get it repaired the womans step son offered to get it fixed. For some reason he kept the car for a year, upon returning the car she found that he had...
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    CD Changer and Head Unit Help Required

    Hi Mike, Thanks for the direction, will contact them tomorrow. I bought a bluetooth kit that fits into the cradle, that didn't work so i bought the Nokia handset but that doesn't either. Same message for both
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    R107 Rusty Bulkhead

    Hi Nick, Passenger footwell has rust but hasn't gone through. Rest of the bodywork is solid. I have got the engine running now. Interior is clean. Only problem is the rust shown and most of the rubbers on doors etc are perishing. I read somewhere that someone had cut their bulkhead out and...
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    R107 Rusty Bulkhead

    Thanks Andy, much appreciated!
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    R107 Rusty Bulkhead

    I want to restore her
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    R107 Rusty Bulkhead

    Another photo
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    R107 Rusty Bulkhead

    I have space to work here re mobile, i just want a good job done. What would you suggest?
  11. Colgate

    R107 Rusty Bulkhead

    Evening All, I am looking for someone to carry out some welding on my R107 1985 280SL. The bulkhead has rotted away at either side. I can add photos if necessary. Need some quotes please. Car runs but i have removed the dash and its sorn, i am in chelmsford essex. Col
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    CD Changer and Head Unit Help Required

    I purchased a 2001 S320 a couple of years back. The head unit always said 'no cd changer' although there was one in the boot there was a sticker on it which reads 'decoded and repaired by .....' There was not a cd cassette so i purchased one on ebay, it ejects etc but the same 'no cd changer'...
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    How much is a..... Does this fit....... - Ask Your Questions In Here

    Pat, i will drive over to Wembley this morning for the center section, have you also got the back box in stock? Can you advise price please. Thanks
  14. Colgate

    How much is a..... Does this fit....... - Ask Your Questions In Here

    Sounds good, dont suppose you are open sunday? If not can you get it sent over to Chelmsford?
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    How much is a..... Does this fit....... - Ask Your Questions In Here

    Morning mr ecp can you give be a price on centreexhaust section and back box for r107 sl280 1985. Can you quote me on both original quality parts and cheaper alternative. Thanks
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    R107 sl280 fuel pump relay

    Thanks Druk, was as you said. I have taken the relay apart and there is signs of water damage. Will try and clean up the contact etc as price from mercades is £180!
  17. Colgate

    350SL--107 Fuel Pump

    are you sure its the fuel pump that is faulty? wire direct to the pump terminals to see if it is working, if it does then it may be the fuel pump relay.....
  18. Colgate

    R107 sl280 fuel pump relay

    Hi, Can anyone advise me on the location of the fuel pump relay please? Also if possible a photo of what i am looking for..... Got the old girl running by powering up the fuel pump directly so just need to suss out the relay Many thanks in advance :thumb: Col
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    R107 fuel issue?

    Morning All, Took possession of a 1985 R107 SL280 in need of medium restoration. My first project! The car was sold as a non runner with a possible faulty fuel pump being the possible reason however i have run a direct line to the fuel pump terminals and can hear it running. As the car...
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    Thanks in advance!

    Nice one! First day and already someone has extracted the urine :-P
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