W124 convertible 320

[Deleted member 11979]

 

[WDB124066]

Oooo!

I've got one like that, we never had side repeaters.

 

[Celicasaur]

Very very tidy Calvin!

That's not Mushroom though I don't think....the mushroom one is essentially 'grey'.

I also see that your lower half of the car has been body-coloured. I personally think they look so much better when shiny and lacquered, but everyone that see's my car tells me to leave it as it is.

Glad you managed to find a good one Calvin - enjoy the car and be safe

 

[Deleted member 11979]

Oooo! I've got one like that, we never had side repeaters.

How strange,I actually found that photo of your car on google images and showed it to herself as an example of what I'd bought before it got home

I was wondering if your wheels are diamond cut or chromed ? I'm going to get mine diamond cut I think

 

[Deleted member 11979]

Very very tidy Calvin! I also see that your lower half of the car has been body-coloured. I personally think they look so much better when shiny and lacquered, but everyone that see's my car tells me to leave it as it ise

Is that right?? My other 2 are pre facelift cars and have a mat finish, I assumed this one was meant to be all shiny

You live and learn

 

[WDB124066]

Wheels are as per factory diamond cut.

Plastic body parts are meant to be matt from factory.

 

[MD5]

Wheels are as per factory diamond cut.

Plastic body parts are meant to be matt from factory.

Did the plastic panels not become body matched from 96 on, or am I thinking of the 129s?

Congratulations on the purchase, Calvin. It's not the Boss's old car, is it?!!!

 

[grober]

With the 5 speed box check to see if your car has the complex fuel pump relay seen on the left here with the black fastener on the top.

 

[Deleted member 11979]

Did the plastic panels not become body matched from 96 on, or am I thinking of the 129s? Congratulations on the purchase, Calvin. It's not the Boss's old car, is it?!!!

Thank you

It doesn't have the heritage grill or flat spots on the tyres so I'm guessing not

 

[Deleted member 11979]

With the 5 speed box check to see if your car has the complex fuel pump relay seen on the left here with the black fastener on the top.

I'll pop out and have a look

What is the significance if it does / does not ?

 

[grober]

I'll pop out and have a look

What is the significance if it does / does not ?

Just like many electric components from cars of this vintage -replacements are getting thin on the ground-and expensive should they require to be replaced/repaired. They are a multipurpose relay and have several other functions other than control the fuel pump. They are no more prone to failure than any other component just something to be aware of that's all.

ps they are sometimes referred to as MAS relays and are upwards of £300 from MB if available. They can be picked up for considerably less money second hand-----soooo----- if you do have one fitted ??? it might be an idea to keep an eye out for a cheap spare if the car is a keeper?
http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/engine/119515-w124-300ce-24v-fuel-relay-problem.html

 

[Deleted member 11979]

Thanks Grober, I shall have a look and keep an eye out, I did the same with my 300ce buying a complete car on advice of Rob from three pointed parts and taking out all the fuel injection wizardry