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  1. samuelsmiles

    1981 W123 Rotor arm not turnng?

    As in the title - is there something obvious that could be the cause. Chris.
  2. fatherpierre

    W123 - Deluded seller

    I followed this car when it was up for auction a few weeks ago. It ended at just over £1000 with me the high bidder, but reserve not me. I text him and he said he wanted £2000, with is too much for a tatty looking car with no description, and it was described as rust free - which it clearly...
  3. Screwdriver

    WTB: W123 Rubber Floor Mats (OEM)

    Looking to buy a set of floor mats with the Star logo. PM me if you have a set for sale in good condition.
  4. N

    w123 saloon wheel size

    Hello everyone. I am wondering if you could help me out. I am looking at a set of wheels of the following size 16x7 et 23 at the front and 16x8 et 11 at the rear they are staggered wheels. Would they fit straight on with certain tyre sizes only? Thanks very much in advance.
  5. Screwdriver

    WTB: Brown W123 Driver's Foot Rest/ W115 Door Holder & Foot well Carpet

    Hi There, Looking to replace my cracked driver's footrest/ dead pedal on my RHD W123 300D and the front door holders on my LHD W115 240D. Pictures attached for your convenience. Any leads or advice on these parts is also more than welcome!
  6. Screwdriver

    Audio Installation Specialists (for W123)

    Greetings! I purchased a JVC AVX 77 single din stereo and wanted to install it in my W123 Benz. The clean buttonless look preserves the 80s interior while allowing me modern technological connections. Sadly, I don't know much about wiring etc. and was hoping to get it installed without...
  7. V

    1979 M115 2ltr into 1983 W123 200

    Hi There, I am currently working on my 1983 W123 200. When I purchased the car, there was no Engine and Gearbox. The car was originally a 2ltr M102 with 4 speed manual gearbox. I am having real trouble locating an M102 2.0 Carb engine :-( I have seen a complete Engine and 4 speed manual...
  8. Screwdriver

    Any demand for W123 OEM Mercedes Sunroof Frames

    The UK dealer cited poor demand as a reason for the part no longer being offered from Mercedes. Fortunately, I have a direct connection with a very senior MB executive and given my love for these cars, I'm always happy to push for the supply of parts to keep them running. Given that it is...
  9. paddingtonfire

    W123 No Indicators

    Morning All, Basically my indicators and hazards have packed up. The fuse is ok, I've swapped the hazard switch, and has been suggested to me it could be the relay in front of the gear stick may be the culprit. I'm waiting for one to arrive. Does anyone have any other advice or ideas as to...
  10. jonnyboy

    new old stock rear rubber floor mats - wrapped - w123, w124, w126, w201 - 5 sets avai

    As per title I have 5 sets of new old stock rear rubber mats for the above models. Packaging largely complete apart from one set - dusty from storage. £15 each plus p&p (heavy!!)
  11. fatherpierre

    W123 Brake Master Cyclinder

    As per the title, mine has failed. No resistance and pedal to its lowest point but brakes still working. With this in mind: 1. Is cyclinder failure the only thing that could cause this? This symptom came on over a few days and now even pumping the brakes fails to get the resistance back...
  12. K

    World's fastest accelerating w123...

    From: 1984 Mercedes 200 Auto for Auction - Anglia Car Auctions To: Mercedes Benz 200 Automatic W123 39000 miles FSH For Sale (1984) on Car And Classic UK [C604955]# That's gained £5k in two weeks.
  13. K

    £11k w123 estate

    230TE Estate 2.3 litre ? 1983A | Cheshire Classic Benz Specialist trader = specialist price. My question is, how special is a specialist? You pay multiple % over a private price and receive the assurance of a warranty, but how comprehensive is it? Is is worth the extra purchase cost? The...
  14. W

    W123 300td Estate wanted

    I've not seen anything decent in a while, does anybody know of anything?
  15. V

    W123 Rear Seatbelts

    Hi There, I have a 1982 W123 4dr saloon. The NSR Seatbelt has a rip in it and needs to be replaced. Will the seatbelt from a coupe fit? I can get a good S/H belt from a coupe for a good price Any advice greatly appreciated! Thanks Matt
  16. J

    W123 Coupe rear brake plate replacement

    The plan has always been to rebuild all callipers, change pads, shoes, pipes, hoses, master cylinder so that the car is running or stopping like it did from the factory. So I got all the callipers unseized and rebuilt using new pistons, seals etc, when i came to change the rear shoes on the...
  17. Screwdriver

    Wanted: W123 MB Tex Beige Seat Cover

    I'm not too happy with the previous owners patch on the drivers seat and would like to replace the cover with a matching set. The shade appears to be lighter than Palomino but darker than Cream. Any leads or information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
  18. samuelsmiles

    W123 carburetter question.

    Hello, a winter/wet weather problem with my 2.0 litre W123. I've been looking at the carburetter and have seen this cable/plug disconnected. A previous owner has done this purposefully because when I reconnected it the car runs terribly - can someone tell me what the function of this is. Best...
  19. F

    W123 1984 diesel engine swap questions

    Totally new to the world of mercedes and just bought a 1984 W123 240TD estate, with the 2.4 diesel engine and a 5 speed manual transmission. Question i have to ask after already doing a little searching is, is it possible to swap this (easily) into a auto petrol car? Not unfamiliar with engine...
  20. K

    w123 230CE: major interior spend

    W123 230 CE Fully Restored For Sale (1981) on Car And Classic UK [C599181]
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