w126

Am I right in thinking there should be 2 plugs, one with 2 pins, + and - supply, and a 3-pin round one? I've acquired a pump which is alleged to have been tested and working, but so far only found the round plug on the car. Taking the bottom off the pump unit and looking at the circuit...

Trying to work out the vacuum on the W126. Looks like the central locking, unlike on the W123, is fed from a pump in the boot. However, there are still several vacuum connections in the engine bay - I know one of them is headlight aim, but that is not working - so I suspect leaks in the...

Hi there, I bought some time ago lowering spring ( lesjofors) set for my 420 SEC , I replace myself front over year ago (easy job with telescopic tool set), but as far I know this tools are only for front springs , how easy and safe replace rear one? It is a job what I can do myself? Thanks.

OK, so this 280SE has had it's springs cut - it's a bit lower and harsher than I'd like (although it handles well and corners like it's on rails, very little body roll) - also, it's marginal for speed humps, and prone to ground the exhaust. So I need to replace the springs. I don't actually...

I'm about to become owner of a 280se W126. I have an unemployed (and bascially, scrap) W123 280CE which has 14" alloys with quite decent 195/70 tyres on. Will they fit the W126 saloon? The Big List of Wheels lists the W126 with 14x6 wheels (among several others) but since it doesn't list...

Hi, I am interested in views concerning changing the alloy wheels on my W126 to be able to use newer tyres. The car has its' original 14 inch Mexican hat rims, but the choice is very limited for new tyres. The rims are 6 x 14, and about the only tyres that fit are either the very expensive...

Hi all, After owning a 560sel whilst working in Canada, I have finally managed to buy another here in the UK. I loved my first car so much, I just had to have another. So... After looking for ages I have finally bought a 560sel 1989. It's the 300bhp version with a full front and rear...

Is the blue piping MB original on this leather? Mercedes 300SE W126 / 40,000 MILES FROM NEW For Sale (1989) on Car And Classic UK [C708572]

It's been a while since I posted on here, but need some specialist advice, so here goes. I have been playing with the idea of swapping the engine in my 300se for a V8. I have a 500sec which i stripped and was planning on doing the swap from that (the car is basically a running shell), but I...

Anybody breaking a diamond blue W126? Need a drivers door, ideally with decent paint to save spraying one! Cheers

Hi Just acquired a 300 SE (1990) to keep my SEC company. It's a bit of a project so today I stuck a new set of plugs in and a decent battery to start it up. It started on the button and idles fine, however if you stab the throttle it coughs and runs poorly. If on the other hand you build...

for sale - W126 converted into a pick up Mercedes-Benz Other 4.2 Liter V8 1988 For sale - ClassicDigest.com

I'm just hoping for a little reassurance, or information. My 420SE developed a sticky lifter after I bought it. It had not been serviced much by the previous owner. All caught up now and is an awesome car used mainly for higher speed long journeys. The lifter problem was helped loads by an...

I am restoring a 300se at the minute. She is getting a retro conversion as I am fitted efi, LPG and a five speed tiptronic gearbox. At the minute it is on a set of 17" AMG monoblocs but just not happy the way the rear sits. I am looking for advice or info on rims people have fitted as have a...

Another wide body SEC, On The continent, not sure about this one though. Maybe I've just been looking at Jays SEC and assume they should all look that good. On eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121845743101

Very good set of rear bumper chromes for sale. These are series one chromes. Going on e bay soon so make me an offer. Pics on request

Mercedes-Benz 300 SE 1989 | Trade Me

Hi there, Today I lost DC power on CD changer, electric aerial and also the boot light :confused:, I checked all fuses and they are Ok. all components connected to this fuse working fine. They are other fuses which I can check? Thank you in advance for any help.

sorry the mountains got in the way