500sel

Look at the number plate :D 1987 MERCEDES 500 SEL AUTO BLUE on eBay (end time 21-Jun-10 17:10:26 BST)

Dear All, If I am going to have the heads off my engine, for the purpose of replacing the valve guides, etc. could I ask for opinion on the following please? 1. Are there any other works I should have done at the same time? 2. How much should I expect to pay? 3. Can anyone recommend somewhere...

Hi everybody. Just got decent w126 500sel with cutting out problem. When engine reaches normal working temperature it cuts out. Previous owner said that Mercedes specialist said it was alternator. Sounds weird as alternator seems to charge the battery and give relatively normal readings from a...

hello people, I'm new to this site and pretty new to the world of mercedes! I'm hoping someone may be able to offer advice. I have a 1982 500sel (same age as myself nearly!) on 275,000 - quite a tired old thing but sturdy enough. At the moment - I can't get it to start. It feels like it's...

Hi all, my friend has a W124 300TE & a W126 500SEL he absolutely adores the V8 engine in the SEL but maintains that the 300TE is the best ever car he has ever had... he jokingly said I wish I could just wack the V8 lump into the 300TE, to which I seriously said, you can! Now, was I wrong to say...

i can not find the fuel pump relay on my 500sel 1984 have been told that its behind the battery on bulkhead but i cant see it any help pls cheers

hello to everyone out there. altough i've been a member of this site for some time now, this is my first post on the site, i think!. i have a 1990 500sel w126 which is in need of some (alot of) work. i like the car too much to scrap it and so i'm turning to you guy's for some advice. i've been...

What are people experiences of these? I wanted a 560SEL so feel suitably under endowed but the price is great and it still has a reasonable amount of power. 120,000 miles on it currently with a good history. What mileage am I looking at, 15mpg average? Or can it do more? It's to replace...

Hello, my name is christian (excuse me for my english very bad) my car is 500SEL AMG 1981. i have a big problem with hydraulic suspension. when i push or pull the swich on the dash board = nothing. the car rest always high. all accumulator gas is dead, and i'm waiting for new parts. i don't...

Ive had this advert sitting in my watch list for a good few weeks and just noticed the price has dropped from £2495 to £1995. I am serioulsy tempted ( Subject to approval from the minister for home affairs, of course:o ). Given the year, are these also subject to the wiring loom issue? any...

hi there i am looking for a complete back pannel used or new for my 500sel help

A very nice AMG 500SEL with a private plate http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1991-MERCEDES-500-SEL-AMG-VALUABLE-PLATE-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ130098734559QQihZ003QQcategoryZ9855QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Hi I have no room for it. Its an 89 500SEL in grey metallic with beautiful light grey leather. Heated seats front and rear, a/c, elec memory front seats, airbag, alloys, all electrics work as they should. Has always had merc overmats. The car has FMBSH up to 100k, now on 143k. It will make a...

Could be a bargain if the mileage is correct!!?? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4606952157&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26satitle%3D4606952157%2509%26fvi%3D1 Another one that looks good...

Hey Everyone, I am considering buying a 1991 W140 500SEL with 170k on the clock. It has no history!. But the car is £2000, and spent much of its life as a wedding car. The car is extremely cheap, I know the guy who is selling it, and prior to its purchase i'll be taking it for a 100mile test...

Hi All I've just been down to Kwik-Fit as my exhaust has started to blow. They put it on the ramp and have told me I need a whole new system, they let me look and I agree, its VERY rusted and starting to fall apart. They quoted me £750 for a new system, is this good? I live between Leeds and...

Good condition car fully loaded. Damaged engine due to timing chain slippage. Would suit someone after spares or repairs. More info if you want it, please ask. No sensible offer refused, needs to make way for an intended W140 replacement.

Hello - first post. I have a 1991 500SEL that refused to start last week (had run as quiet as you could wish and flawlessly up until then - barring every now and then the engine would fail to turn upon start up- suggestion was "missing teeth on starter motor" as a possibility - this was due...

Do to unforseen circumstances I have to sell my beautifull w126 500SEL. it is on eBay at the following address :- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2434924355&category=9855&rd=1 It is in great condition and just went straight through it's MOT on Tuesday. Would suit...