w123

Hi guys, Basically i have a W123 coupe on hydraulics (lowrider) The problem i am having is when i drop the front it is really slow, but it never used to be like this, it used to drop really fast. I have recently put new hydraulics on as i thought this was the problem but it still goes down...

Hello all, Have been forced to sell a car to make room for my 124 coupe - regretfully its the 123 that has to go. A very pleasant surprise this car has been - the most comfortable car I have owned and will always have fond memories of my ownership of this car. The link below is to my gallery...

Evening All again, I've recently changed the dash panels on the old girl from plastic to wood. All good. It's just I wondered if the switches for the rear wiper, wash, interior light etc should light up? There appears to be a lead there for them but when I turn the lights on nothing lights up...

Evening All, Hoping someone can help. I've recently been spending a bit of time sorting out the headlamp washer and wiper system on my 280TE. If I deal with the lamps first, the drivers side wiper worked, the passenger didn't, so I sourced a replacement motor, in fact two that had been tested...

Hi all, Wondering if anyone knows where I can start to look in order to find out why my dash does not illuminate on my 1978 w123 280e? Possibly a fuse as no lights are on (dash binnacle or centre console). Also if anyone knows if these cars had rear seatbelts? Thanks, Adil

Hi All, Thought I would share some snaps of my w123 280e. I got it a few years back, and I have spent a considerable amount bringing it back up to scratch - I have posted a few photos of the body repairs carried out. Am contemplating selling it based on how my w124 coupe works out - at...

Evening, I've got a sagging panel up top in the back of the old estate. I've seen it mentioned in other forums, but nothing about possible ways of straightening it. Has anyone got any info or advice on whether or not it can be done? Cheers, Mike

Evening All, I'm going through a few jobs on the 280TE, and while I've now got my headlamp wipers working properly, and the rear wiper motor repaired, the washer system now needs scrutiny, and before I start I wanted to ask for any tips and/or advice. The main screen washers work perfectly...

Evening Chaps, I've filled the new addition to the family full of petrol today for the first time. I wanted to add some additive to help clean the internals so I put £50 worth in, drove to ECP and back to get the additive, then topped up with the additive. I thought after putting the first...

Previous owner recently fitted new shocks and springs but specified 'heavy duty' Bilstein shocks and 'Taxi Ride' coil springs. As a result ride height is too high for me - looks a bit odd. and the car seems to jump down rather violently when going one bumps and speed bumps etc...

Morning all. I have for sale a Lesjofors rear coil spring for the W123 (1976-1985). I ordered a front spring for my 230 CE but received this instead. It is brand new, never been fitted. Part number is 123324060. Open to offers. Many thanks Paul

Afternoon, I'm still acquainting myself with my TE, and at the back is a panel with those drilled through dots for speaker covers. I've looked under the panel and I can see speaker wires there ready, but no speakers are fitted. Does anyone know which speakers I can get to fit at all please...

Afternoon all, I've been posting on another thread and the subject of my gearbox has made me bring a fresh one here... I've just got a 1982 280TE and it's great. However, it seems to always pull away in first gear, whereas my old 124 does it in second unless I ask it to kick down. The 123...

Evening All, Simple question, in the UK are there any products that can clean the anodising from my window trims? If there is, or there is a way to do it that I'm missing, please tell me! Mike

Hi there, MOT time again and I was wondering what tips you all have to get smoke levels down. After fixing all the issues from the first MOT it missed the retest cut off and so 140 miles later failed its second full test on emmissions. It failed at 4.93 M -1 with 3.00 M -1 being the...

Hi guys. I'm in need of some desperate help. My car is a 1983 W123 200 4 speed (M102.920). I have recently replaced the single row timing chain and tensioner due to a rattling or tapping noise caused by the chain hitting the timing chain cover somewhere, although the problem still persists...

Hello everyone. I am a new member and I have recently bought a beautiful 1983 w123 200 (M102.920) 4 speed which has done 200 000km now. I love the car but unfortunately it has 2 problems. 1. It has a strong fuel smell coming from the exhaust when running at operating temp but no black smoke...

Hi there, Is anyone able to tell me how the ignition coil should be wired with the ignition control module (part no. 002 545 18 32) for a 230E (1984)? I removed an after market alarm and immobiliser and foolishly didn't note the connections. I can't find a wiring diagram to suit the...

Not something you see each day? Shame about the dent but saveable and not expensive? 1983 Mercedes Benz 2.4D W123 Coupe in Thistle Green - Road Ready only 111k miles | eBay

Just bought this car - really pleased with it - but would like to 'pimp' the seats and make them a bit more comfy and supportive. Any ideas re how or where to do this would be appreciated.