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    R129 water retention and drain holes

    Did you ever solve this mystery? I’ve just pulled the lower drain hoses out of the sills while replacing the rams but now I’m not sure how they should be routed back in
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    Sorting R129 Becker Audio in/around London

    Thanks Yex, much appreciated. Was recommended this place by the chap I purchased the car from: Chrome London | Vintage Classic Car Radios For Sale
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    Sorting R129 Becker Audio in/around London

    Hi there, Just recently purchased a '91 500 SL fitted with a Becker Mexico 2000. The system needs some attention and I was wondering whether anyone has recommendations for car audio people to whom they'd entrust an old Merc. Cheers, Drew
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    600 SEL disappearing coolant

    Your credentials, therefore, are unquestioned!
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    600 SEL disappearing coolant

    Superb. Thank you. In anther thread, I've detailed a flaring 2/3 shift. Someone has suggested that coolant in the ATF may be the reason. Onwards we go.
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    600 SEL 722.4 gearbox flaring between 2nd and 3rd gears

    Hi everyone, Another little niggle for which I hope your collective wisdom will have an answer: When cold, the gearbox in my 600 has started flaring on the 2/3 shift. By flaring, I mean that instead of revs tracking as follows: 0-2500/shift point-1000 I witness 0-2500/shift...
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    600 SEL disappearing coolant

    Hi everyone, In March of this year, my mechanic replaced the radiator, thermostat, water pump and a number of coolant pipes as preventative maintenance on the 600. Since that time, she's been slowly loosing coolant. At first, the coolant level light would only come on during/after hard...
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    W140 Reversing Mast Trim

    Hi everyone! I'm trying to track down the part number for the chrome trim/grommet that seals the hole in the rear wings for the reversing masts. Mine are missing and I can't seem to find parts drawings for the reversing mast system. Thanks in advance! Drew
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    '92 V140 600 SEL Harness Help

    So, an update on the 600: I picked her up from Martin at Finch Motors having had the following done: - upper engine loom replaced - RHS MAF loom replaced (LHS had been replaced previously) - HT leads replaced - ignition coils replaced - intake manifold gaskets replaced - cooling fan...
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    W/V140 Floor Mats

    Hey MPG, Nullogik, I got in contact with a German supplier on eBay who do original Mercedes Rips and velour fabrics and they put me in contact with their UK outpost ClassicMercedesMats They have patterns for a whole range of older Mercs. If SVS aren't doing them any more, these may be our...
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    W/V140 Floor Mats

    Hi everyone, I'm trying to find a supplier of original Mercedes mats for my LWB 140. I tried a parts enquiry through Inchcape to no avail. Anyone on here have any potential leads? Cheers, Drew
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    '92 V140 600 SEL Harness Help

    Thanks BlackC55. I've mentioned this to Martin and will let you know what we find. Cheers, Drew
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    '92 V140 600 SEL Harness Help

    Nope, I haven't. I might mention that to Martin and see what he says. Is it a commonly done thing? I imagine that's what one would be doing with the kit of parts that MB will sell you.
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    '92 V140 600 SEL Harness Help

    Hey E55BOF! Thanks for the tip. I had searched eBay; Martin was pretty specific about wanting either Beru or Bosch leads as, in his mind, they're the only ones good enough. I've messaged the vendors to see who manufactures these parts and will report back. Cheers, Drew
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    R129 catalyst

    I'm an Aussie -that is to say, non-native-, so this may be a dumb question to ask, but are you legally required to have a cat on a '95 car? Or could you simply put in a straight-through and save yourself the expense? Cheers, Drew
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    '92 V140 600 SEL Harness Help

    So. an update: First of all, Martin at Finch Motors is becoming a minor legend in our household for his patience and diligence. I'll wait until the job's done before giving a full recommendation, but suffice it to say, we're in a good place. So far: 1) he's replaced the engine wiring loom...
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    '92 V140 600 SEL Harness Help

    Fascinating! I knew the M120 was a bit of a mongrel born of MBs pre-existing 6 cylinder engines. But a wiring loom from a diesel? That's a bit of a giggle ;)
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    '92 V140 600 SEL Harness Help

    Here you go: WDB1400572A038628 Much appreciated :)
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    '92 V140 600 SEL Harness Help

    BlackC55, Just out of interest, do you happen to know the parts price of the looms, and the labour cost to change them? I'm struggling to research these things elsewhere online... Cheers, Drew
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    '92 V140 600 SEL Harness Help

    Hey mate, Thanks for bumping the SL600 thread for me. What a mammoth job! Just out of interest, which looms did you replace, and did you use new Merc looms, or did you rewire it yourself? And, just out of curiosity, why did the engine need a complete rebuild? Cheers, Drew
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