mattc
MB Enthusiast
When Andy K put his 95 estate up for sale I jumped at getting it for Natalie purely because it has heated seats and she has been spoilt driving mine recently (i.e. I want mine back!!). Natalies Bornite estate is now the new works vehicle for 124 works and everyone is happy.
Had a minor incident driving it home (exhaust parted company - in fairness to Andy he had warned me it was on it way out - but i think we both thought it would last the journey back to Brum) but just put the rear section in the boot and had a noisier onward journey
The slight misfire was cured with a quick visit up to 124 Works where a dodgy coil pack on 1 + 6 cylinders was diagnosed and No 6 cylinder is now working for its keep again. Whilst up there we did a quick pressure test and all were around 11.5 so the engines still tight after 195K miles.
I have to say the 5 speed box is very very smooth; the changes are even better than my coupe which is nice. I am amazed it still works so well after all the work it has done.
So a big up to Andy K and Ian Walker - another 124 lives on with a new owner who will look after her.
Had a minor incident driving it home (exhaust parted company - in fairness to Andy he had warned me it was on it way out - but i think we both thought it would last the journey back to Brum) but just put the rear section in the boot and had a noisier onward journey
The slight misfire was cured with a quick visit up to 124 Works where a dodgy coil pack on 1 + 6 cylinders was diagnosed and No 6 cylinder is now working for its keep again. Whilst up there we did a quick pressure test and all were around 11.5 so the engines still tight after 195K miles.
I have to say the 5 speed box is very very smooth; the changes are even better than my coupe which is nice. I am amazed it still works so well after all the work it has done.
So a big up to Andy K and Ian Walker - another 124 lives on with a new owner who will look after her.
