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  1. D

    600 SEL disappearing coolant

    Hi everyone, In March of this year, my mechanic replaced the radiator, thermostat, water pump and a number of coolant pipes as preventative maintenance on the 600. Since that time, she's been slowly loosing coolant. At first, the coolant level light would only come on during/after hard...
  2. M

    W140 722.6 gearbox trouble (see video)

    A couple of weeks ago I bought myself a tired but well maintained W140 S320. I hadn't driven an S-class before, but can safely say it is by far the most comfortable and relaxing car I have been in. Simply incredible. I promptly set off to Europe for a road trip, but 700 miles in the gearbox...
  3. SL300-24

    My W140 for sale

    Here is the eBay link if anyone is interested this is one of the best around in my opinion....price negotiable of course... 1992 MERCEDES 500 SE AUTO SILVER S Class S500 W140 500SE Only 42k miles History | eBay
  4. RyanTheSeaOtter

    S600 Coupe (W140) new wheels before and after

    Hi all, I am now entering day 8 since collecting my S600 - best car I've ever had! She came to me with the horrible '8 hole' wheels and to make things even better no locking wheel nut key either. Wheel nuts drilled off Friday and new wheels fitted today. The rears are 9.5j and the...
  5. RyanTheSeaOtter

    Exhaust Ideas for S600 (W140) Coupe?

    Hi all, I'm the new owner of a much loved S600 (day 3 :bannana:) wheels and tyres are sorted (can't fit yet...no locking wheel nut key! :wallbash:) now I just need to sort the exhaust and she'll be my dream car. I will be using my local custom exhaust shop who I trust and have used before...
  6. RyanTheSeaOtter

    New Alloys for my S600 (W140) Coupe

    Hi all, My new alloy and tyre combo to replace the ugly old '8 holes' my car came with. They are from a 2010 S600 (W221) The wheel and tyre specs are - Front alloy wheel 18x8.5" ET43 Front tyre 255/45/18 Rear alloy wheel 18x9.5" ET43 Rear tyre 275/45/18 Originally I wanted a...
  7. W140s500

    1994 S500L W140 Immobiliser bypass ( sorry to ask a age old question )

    Hello and thank you to anyone who reads this and may be able to point me in the right direction. I have a late 1994 S500 ( UK car ) with the 1 button keyfob ( only one working ) which as it gets older, worries me more about future electrical headaches. I realise I should when I recommission the...
  8. RyanTheSeaOtter

    New member - proud owner of S600 Coupe (W140)

    Hi all, I purchased the S600 last week on eBay and collected the beast last night - this is the second Mercedes I've had. 11 years ago I had a 300CE Coupe (W124) and being only 19 at the time promptly wrote her off! Up until last night every car I've had since (Audi S5, BMW M3 even a...
  9. RyanTheSeaOtter

    Will W221 alloys fit my S600 W140 Coupe?

    Hi all, I am the new very proud owner of a lovely 1994 S600 Coupe, unfortunately at the moment she is rocking the very old looking 8 hole alloys on a 16" tyre - not my cup of tea! Last night I purchased a set of 18" wheels from a 2010 W221 S600 the wheel specs are - Front alloy wheels...
  10. J

    1996 w140 s500 no spark

    Hi, Ten months ago my s500 went into Limp Home mode. Since then I have had MB diagnose the faults twice with no result, I have replaced the throttle body twice,the second unit having been rebuilt,and I have replaced the Crankshaft position sensor. At each stage the car starts and runs for a few...
  11. G

    WANTED: W140 Lorinser bumpers + alloy wheels

    Hi guys, i'm looking for a w140 lorinser bumpers (complete body kit would be a bonus) + lorinser alloy wheels. Cheers.
  12. S

    W140 S Class Rear Bumper with PDC

    I wanted a facelift W140 S Class Rear bumper with Parking Sensor holes. My car is a 1998. Please contact me@07771133750. Thanks
  13. S

    W140 alarm siren-where is it????

    Hi, my alarm is playing up & i wanted to disconnect it As suggested here, i have looked under both left & right frony wheel arches, however i still cannot locate the dam thing! The car is a 99 treg w140 s320 Please help
  14. S

    W140 wing mirrors

    Hi i have a 99 w140 s320, the drivers side mirror just went 'floppy' gew days back. Its still in its hinges but just moves about. Looks like the metal frame has broken inside. My mirrors are heated & have the memory function. Just wanted to ask will the mirrors off an w210 e class fit? Ie are...
  15. abecketts

    W140 cl600

    Mercedes Benz CL600 V12 Auto.. | eBay low mileage example, the service at 48k was just a few coppers under £5k :crazy: I wonder what had been neglected, looks good in black with those alloys.
  16. poormansporsche

    whats the "proper" name for the 16" W140 "Manholes"

    these, I want a set ! :)
  17. S

    Wheel size for w140

    Hi, i am after some amg monoblocks for my w140, advertised on ebay. The seller says the size is 245 45 18 of these wheels. Does anyone know if this is the correct size? Also if there not, what is? I saw somewhere that the correct size is indeed 245 45 18 for the front, will they...
  18. L

    W140 S500 engine cutting

    Hi all, Been driving my W140 for a few months now with no issues. All of a sudden when coming to a slow stop, the idle cuts, get a flash of the ignition light, then it catches and recovers. The idle seems slightly unstable. Any thoughts? Cheers
  19. richard300

    My W140 S280 - Recent Purchase

    Here is my S280.... I bought the car just over a week ago, after deliberating for a couple of weeks. But after checking the AC over 2 visits, spaced 10 days apart, thoroughly checking that everything electrical worked, checking the motor for overheating and Head gasket issues and all the other...
  20. richard300

    W140 Later wiring harness - When from?

    I read many conflicting opinions on when the biodegradable wiring loom was replaced on the W140. Some say anything after 1995, others say anything after mid 1996 and others say anything after 1997. Some say that if the later climate control is fitted, then its a car with an updated loom, and...
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