1989

hi all first of all i would just like to say keep up the good work on this excellent site just found it. anyway when my 89 300d w124 gets up to 3000 rpm in top gear it seems to be losing power,chugging,but its ok when im going under 70mph.any help greatly appreciated

Hi Guys, Looking for some help please. Apologies if this has been answered before, I've had a search around and found some useful stuff but none of it appears to be related exactly to the snag I have. :confused: With the engine off the rear of the car sags. After engine start I have to...

Im new to this site. It looks great, so here goes, hope someone can help. I have very bouncy rear suspension and want to change the spheres. I have access to a 1987 300TE scrapped but with very new rear suspension parts. I have no idea how to go about changing them over and really need advice...

I have a very good 1989 190E 2.5-16 which is for sale. I've had it for nearly a year and am reluctantly selling because I don't use it enough. It's smoke silver/black half leather. The spec includes original 15 hole MB alloy wheels with excellent tyres, electric windows, electric tilt...

Sold £9000.00, a good price?? Peter http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4545474688&rd=1&sspage Now that i have the C43 this very much loved SEC has to go. Many thanks. Peter

Dear All As a matter of interest, I would be curious to know... 1 What fuel is used for mercedes engines originally manufactured to work with leaded fuel? 2 What are the implications of using unleaded for these engines for prolonged periods? Is there anything that needs to be modified...

My 300se broke down the other day, to be told by thee AA that it was possibly the fuel pump relay as there was no power going to the fuel pump. The only trouble is that the AA guy didn't know where it was and the mercedes main dealer mechanic told me the relay is by the battery but doesn't...

My 300se broke down the other day, to be told by thee AA that it was possibly the fuel pump relay as there was no power going to the fuel pump. The only trouble is that the AA guy didn't know where it was and the mercedes main dealer mechanic told me the relay is by the battery but doesn't...

Hi all, I have an 1989 230te auto, when gear limiter 2 is selected it starts in gear 1 (as normal according to the manual) but it just holds the gear regardless of throttle position and it wont change up until you bury the throttle into the floor (kickdown) and it hits the rev limiter @ 6000...

W124 (1989) Engine Cooling Fan - Electromagnetic Fan Clutch. Hi I had a bank holiday motoring experience today and I feel a 'reet chump'! Basically spent an hour in start stop conditions and engine temp rose...and rose until (I suspect) the expansion chamber pressure cap lifted and let go...

Thinking about buying a 300SEL with approx 228, 000km. However, I have heard horror stories about breakdowns and parts prices. I have owned previous high end cars like Linciln and am aware of the exceptional ride and quality, BUT, the 228,000km really worries me. I have only done minor...

I am thinking of buying late 1989 or early 1990 SEL, 4 door with approx 228,000 km on it. What regular maintence and replacement costs can I expect after these cars reach the 220,00km plateau? Cost to purchase is approx $5,500 to $7,500. I have owned a number of good quality cars like a...

Selling off more of my Merc brochures, this is a 1989 SL brochure. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2207699534&category=35936&rd=1 Cheers! Phil:bannana:

Hi An appeal for any tips and advice on driver door rear view mirror. My mirror is knackered plus internal manual adjust mechanism is missing. Have been offered very cheap complete replacement but shell is wrong colour (Hey I am not complaining!). My question is - how do I remove...

a few pics of our "old girl" 210,000 miles and still going strong Andy