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  1. De_Godfather

    W126 300se Immaculate

    In 2007 I purchased for my father a 1989 300se, unfortunately due to a recent shoulder operation I am going to have to change the vehicle for something a little smaller and easier to park for him. Selling or PX 300se 1989 G Reg 87,000 Genuine Miles with service Light Blue Met Original...
  2. Sorry Pete

    Nice looking w126 300SE

    Oh boy, if only I had the space, this would be grand! I still think the w126 body shape is the most elegant on the roads. ;) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160194299308&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:middle:uk
  3. Levismerc

    300SE - opinions wanted again I'm afraid

    Sorry to be a pest but, as some of you may know from an earlier post, I've been looking around at 80's Mercs. I've now been to see this one...
  4. R

    WANTED: engine undertray W126 300SE

    I'm looking for an engine undertray for my 1991 W126 300 SE. They are no longer obtainable from MB; I've tried some breakers and they say that they are normally either broken or absent from the vehicles they receive.
  5. M

    Chrome bumper removal 300SE - Help!

    Have got our replacement middle and n/s chrome bumper sections but are not sure exactly how the bumper comes off. As you can imagine, the bolts are well and truly rusted on:mad:. Does the car need to be jacked up for example? Anyone done this? Tips would be very welcome Thanks in...
  6. M

    W126 300se

    Hello, I'm considering the above as a day to day car. In brief, it's a 1990, 123k with supporting history and looks (from photo's in the advert) to be in excellent condition inside and out. The vendor is asking for £2,500. What are the weak points of the 6cyl W126 range? I've seen a few...
  7. Howard

    Old w126 300se

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1988-MERCEDES-300-SE-AUTO-RED_W0QQitemZ160076573212QQihZ006QQcategoryZ9855QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Nothing particularly outstanding about his , except for the description ..... ' this car has the rare tranmission economy/sports switch on it. ' :rolleyes: Also, a great...
  8. G

    air con fault '89 300se

    I've just converted a mates 300se to use R134a, expecting it to run (was empty of gas before) but I have no power to the compressor, pressure switch is ok but only has very small voltage to it, does anyone know what voltage should be here? also can't find a wiring diagram, any one know if it's...
  9. High-Lo

    1 Owner 1989 300SE with 69k

    Looks very cherished indeed. Is it worth 6k? Link
  10. B

    300se idle

    i'v just aquired my first merc (89 300se) and it runs like a dream except when it's warm and it's idling it feels like it's to low (normally around the 6-700 mark) and feels a little lumpy but as soon as it is about 1k it's fine....is there something wrong or does it just need the idle picking...
  11. kbhogalW126

    Just inherited a w126 300se

    Hi there! I've just inherited a kind of metallic red/burgundy W126 300SE with a grey cloth interior from my dad who has bought himself a dark blue/aubergine two tone W140 with loads of toys. Anways, the car (W126) is in bad nick. Unfortunately dad let it rust up on the front right wing...
  12. dougal74

    Non-Mercedes - Lexus RX 300SE For Sale

    In no way wish to hijack the forum but I also need to sell my 4x4. Lexus RX 300SE Blue 2001 Y 92,000 miles http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4575931796&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
  13. H

    300SE drive belt ???

    Can anyone help me with the route of the serpentine belt on a 126. Would love a diagram if any one has one. Car has AC. Have just changed the bearing houseing for the fan. It litterely fell out with all the ball bearings when i stripped it apart. Acording to my local dealers it is only the...
  14. S

    Aircon 300SE

    Hi, Can anyone advise me please? I have a 300SE made in 1990. The aircon needs regassing, which gas do I use? Is it R134a? I live in Spain and work with household aircon systems, but don´t have access to vehicle data. Any help would be much appreciated. Sadie.
  15. fatherpierre

    Old 300SE power loss - help!

    I've just got myself a very fine looking '86 300SE. Everythings's sweet - starting, smoothness, sound, etc. but for one very worrying thing. When driving at speed, usually overy 60mph she wants to cut out at certain times when I press on for more speed. It will just cut out when I ask it...
  16. M

    fuel pump relay on a 1989 300se

    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...
  17. M

    fuel pump relay on a 1989 300se

    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...
  18. P

    W126 Manual wanted. (300SE)

    I have been struggling to find a manual for my 1991 300SE. I have managed to obtain a manual for the 280/280SE/280SEL range however I am really keen to obtain one for the 300 series. Any tips would be greatfully received. My local garage have suggested that if I am able to provide them with a...
  19. F

    first time owner - 300SE advice please

    hi, I've driven pretty much every type of 190 and 300, and have just looked at a 280SE which at 321,000km was very tired :crazy: . I am now going to look at a decent 300SE with 260,000km for a good price. I'd appreciate any advice on the following: how do they perform compared to 280SE? Do...
  20. P

    Newcomer's mpg question - W126 300SE

    I'm just considering buying my neighbour's son's 1987 300SE. (Looks good and has done 115,000ish miles.) Please could anybody just give me any guidance on approx MPG with theirs? Owner reckons he gets 30 in economy mode, which sounds optimistic. (I`d mostly be doing longer distances, never...
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