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    W126 bumper chrome

    Just bought a new complete set of front bumper chromes for my second generation W126. Price: £158. This is cheaper than some used pieces on ebay, and much cheaper than the £500 or so at the main dealers. The seller is classiceuroparts.com. They have parts for various German classics...
  2. h17n dj

    W126 wings

    Could somebody please confirm if these wings are for a coupe or saloon? I'm hoping saloon. They seem to square up to my car ok. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  3. h17n dj

    W126 Interior Carpet

    Hello all, As per the title, I am looking for the interior carpet for my W126 500 SEL. Anybody have one for sale or know of where one can be obtained? Thanks.
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    Extinguishing w126 Rad lamp bulb

    Hi, I recently fixed my leaking cooling system on an m103; all's well, but the blooming rad light bulb is still lit. How can I clear it? Cheers, Paul
  5. h17n dj

    W126 Headlamp Wiper Arms

    Afternoon all, upon removing the headlamp wiper arms on my 500SEL, I tried to remove the washer jets that are built in (??) to the wiper arm and some of it kind of snapped.... could anybody please confirm that this part can just be swapped out, or do I have to purchase a whole new (expensive)...
  6. h17n dj

    W126 Suspension

    Good Afternoon, I'm looking for recommendations on suspension parts for my W126 500SEL please? I'm looking for a slight drop too... was thinking of stock shocks (buying new of course) along with H&R springs? Which shocks should I go with? OEM from the dealer? or other? I was going to fit...
  7. h17n dj

    W126 Bumper Chromes

    Hello all, Does anybody have any Bumper chromes kicking about for a Gen II W126? Mainly interested in the side pieces as mine are shot. Thanks in advance.
  8. h17n dj

    W126 SEC Gen 2 Bumper

    Hello all, Does anybody have a Gen2 W126 SEC bumper for sale? without bumper chromes is preferred. If you have the foglights, that would be great! Thank you.
  9. h17n dj

    W126 Parts

    Afternoon, looking for various parts for my W126 500SEL Gen II. Bumper chromes (side pieces mainly) Front wings Flagpoles (or some sizes etc) Water pump Rear Spoiler If you have any other useful parts for a W126 which maybe good whilst im rebuilding, please do get in touch Thank you :)
  10. h17n dj

    W126 front bumper

    Evening Has anybody put the SEC bumper on the SEL? I quite like thebottom front fog lights and think it suits the saloon. In addition, are the bumper chromes the same? Thanks.
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    W126 auto not changing up

    The other day, when I'd been travelling some distance, on pulling off from a standstill the 'box stayed in low gear until about 3500 revs, despite relatively modest boot applied - sounded like it was in first (switch was in S mode at the time, so it would've used 1st). Checked the fluid level...
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    W126 alarm wiring

    I need to fit a new alarm and immobiliser to my 1991 W126 300SE. My copy of WIS does not have wiring diagrams. Does anyone know where I can get a wiring diagram showing the functions of the existing wiring? Thank you.
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    W126 tow bar & any parts-please

    I'm after a detacheable towbar for either my 1991 Mercedes 500 SEC or 1990 300 SEL, both are the W126 model. Anyone help on that-please? Any parts you might have let me know as these are my daily motors. Much appreciated- thank you! Contact me on 07806 391666 or [email protected]...
  14. K

    Julie Andrews and Liz Taylor's w126...

    Mercedes-Benz 420 SEL Blue *ex Julie Andrews Chauffeur Car* | eBay ...well, they sat in it anyway on the way to collect gongs from the Queen. Doubtless a great investment, er investiture...
  15. L

    W126 steering geometry

    Anyone have the setting angles handy for the W126? Replaced the brake[1] rod joints, and that made the tracking a bit wrong, so I thought I'd check the caster/camber etc. before resetting the tracking. [1] or whatever you want to call it. The one that goes backwards from the track arm to...
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    W126 V8 aircon, cooling fans

    On Sunday, it was nastily warm and so I was using the aircon. On arriving in town and parking up in the supermarket, noticed the temp gauge sitting higher than normal, not up to the red, but about 20° warmer than normal. investigation under the bonnet showed neither of the electric fans...
  17. Gurd63

    RARE! Clarion G80 Stack W126 W124

    For Sale! A Period 1980s, Clarion Stack Stereo System (G-501) with a pair of Original Clarion Speakers! As I'm sure you know, this would look awesome in a W126 and I've also seen them in W124, W201s and a whole host of other high end cars of the period! Can't even imagine how expensive...
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    W126 aftermarket cruise control

    My daily driver is a 1991 W126 300SE and the one thing I miss is cruise control. To buy all the individual components from Mercedes would probably cost half the value of the car, if they are all still available. Has anyone fitted an aftermarket cruise control kit to a W126? If so, which one...
  19. D

    W126 AMG bodykit, full or part kit, SEC...

    Hi guys, After giving up the search for a black on black 560 SEL, I finally bagged a W126 of some description, albeit a 500SEC! Need a full Gen2 AMG kit for it... Willing to buy in bits and also in full and also willing to travel any distance, UK wise... Cash waiting. Regards Dee
  20. smoothrider

    Avant et Apres W126

    sorry thats french for before and after. posted on a W126 facebook group by Krzysztof Wilczyński‎.
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