w123

Slightly confused….. I am looking at replacing all 4 tyres. My 230E (123.223) currently is currently fitted with 195/70/14. The link here http://mb.bolinko.org/wis/w123/CD02/Chassis/40-100.pdf explains that the original set up was 175 R14 88 S or 88H (not sure what the 88 S/88H means) I...

Thought I'd start a new thread for this one.. apologies for all the questions! Can someone please tell me what would on been the factory supplied power window switches on a 1980 W123 230E (or as close as)? Mine have been retro fitted and at the moment are definitely not the correct...

Hi, I'm in the process of restoring a 1980 W123 which has black interior trim. The car has been updated with electric front windows (switches mounted on centre console) which is fine except that it now has door cards with an unsightly hole where the manual winder was. Can anyone help me with...

My 240td (1981 with 120k kms from new) has some auto box problems. It changes quickly from first to second and in third will suddenly change down and over-rev. Fluid levels are OK and fluid is clean. How do I fix this? thanks

I have a 1981 w123 in mint condition except for a bit of the carpet has been eaten by mites so I need to replace it. Any idea where I can get some rolls of Mercedes original carpet so i can cut a piece to size? thanks

Hi everyone, I am currently restoring a 1983 Mercedes W123 200 saloon. When I purchased the car, it came without an engine. I have since purchased an engine but it had already been removed from the car too! I am in need of some under bonnet photos of the engine showing the coolant pipe/hose...

1979 DAIMLER/ MERCEDES BENZ 123C WHITE GENUINE 58K 2 PREVIOUS OWNERS | eBay Carbs and column shift!

My w123 has a Bendix master cylinder with no apparent bleed nipple. I bled all the calipers twice but it is still soft so next step is the master cylinder check. How do you bleed the master cylinder without removing it from the car? Failing all else, is it possible to bleed the calipers a few...

I was driving my W123 300d (non-ABS) on the A13 today and after about an hour of driving at 65+ mph, I experienced a sudden loss of brake assist/ boost. Here is all the information I have: The pedal depressed much further than usual repeatedly before any braking took place Pumping repeatedly...

I'm very fond of these, not least because I've got one myself, but to see one plying its trade in 2015 in a modern German city brought a big smile to my face and almost a tear to my eye! Click to enlarge, I think.

280E W123 series. 14983 miles only. For Sale (1979) on Car And Classic UK [C645963] This one belongs to a MB lover!

More complete than the Mercedes US version W123-dokumentacja cz. 2

The car has self levelling suspension which works fine and I have changed the spheres. It appear to a little lopsided at the rear. It has 75k miles from new so it is not really worn and has not had heavy loads. So, is this a spring issue, a hydraulic ram issue or is there some other thing that...

The W123 Coupe on row two looks very rough but could be of interest to somebody for restoration or just for spares and I suspect that it will be cheap: John Pye Auctions | PUBLIC AUCTION (North London) ? Viewing WEDNESDAY 22nd July ::: Preview Online

The super-rare and ever more collectable 250 Saloon gives the classic carburetted Mercedes sound and experience along with all the W123 technology and creature comforts in one fantastic package. The M123 6 cylinder engine was specifically developed for use in the W123 and was only in...

Hello. I have just had a new engine fitted to my old W123 after I broke the last one. There is a problem that happens when a certain plug is connected to what I think is something to do with the overrun - the plug (pictured below.) It makes the car run very lumpy and actually brought it to a...

Hello, for sale is a new genuine cowl with fire wall for Mercedes W123. The part number is A123 620 3205. The cowl was an exhibit by the Laepple AG in Heilbronn/Germany. Laepple was the producer for the most body parts of Mercedes-Benz ´til the nineties. Current the cowl is in Germany. I´m...

Mercedes Benz 300D TurboDiesel W123 | eBay This is a very nice looking thing. Despite the fact I left Portugal for the summer up here about four weeks ago, I'll have to have a bid! Cheers, Paul

Hello. The engine on my '81 W123 (2.0 petrol) has major damage so my mechanic suggested getting a complete replacement engine. I have just bought an engine from a '79 W123 but have just realised the engine is not identical. Mine was a M102 and I have just paid for a M115. Is this a relatively...

Probably the best listing I've ever read for a W123 1984 MERCEDES 230e w123 stanced, retro, dub euro, beetle swap, lowrider slammed | eBay