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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 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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    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

    Hi all, As spring approaches (yeah right), I'm starting to recommission the beast for the better weather. Last year, I had wiring to one of the ETAs replaced (there was evidence of insulation failure and a blown EGAS computer to boot) but soon ran in to difficulties with: 1) rough...
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    Value of a '78 USA-spec R107 450 SL

    Hi there, My husband's dad is clearing out his shed in Northern Idaho and has asked us if we'd like to buy his 450 SL. It has c. 40k miles, is in superb mechanical condition and is finished in rust-free black over black leather. The hard top comes with the car, too. Of course, it's a...
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    '92 600 SEL rear ABS sensor

    Ok, long story short. Drove 590 miles from London to Northern Aberdeenshire yesterday. Around Aberdeen, suffered from limp-home mode, along with ABS and ASR lights. Managed to find an Indy in Turriff, got them to do a diagnostics read and they identified the right rear ABS sensor as...
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    Hello from Drew

    Hi all, So after announcing my purchase of the '92 W140 600 SEL with a velour interior, I thought I'd best introduce myself formally. So, hi :) The 140 has been a dream car of mine since I first rode in one in Geneva in '93. I was 11 at the time and it was the most amazing taxi I'd ever...
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    W140 600 SEL Insurance (DANAF?)

    Hi there, My newly acquired 600 SEL is going to need some insurance. I already have a '97 BMW 328i Touring insured through Adrian Flux and I'm wondering if they'll be my best best for the 600, too. I note that DANAF is AF's representative here. I'd PM him but I'm too new in the MB...
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