It's been over four years since I've posted an update, but a lot of work has been done on the car since then, and it is currently at daily driver status for my roommate. I will attempt to fill in what's happened.

I replaced the B3 valve on the transmission in an effort to restore the reverse gear. It did not, which left having to rebuild the reverse clutch pack. He didn't want to drive the car without reverse.

He bought a set of wheel spacers, but they didn't fit, despite being advertised as fitting the second generation W126. So, I cut off the lip that sticks out and ground away the stepped down portions on all four. It took all day to do, but now they fit and so do the CLK wheels.

Drawing trying to figure out how to make the spacers work.


Spacer on right is before cut, spacer on left is after cut.



Wheel spacers and bolts installed so center caps would fit.

__________________
Stop paying for animal enslavement, cruelty, and slaughter. Save your health and the planet. Go vegan! I did 18 years ago. https://challenge22.com/

DON'T MESS WITH MY MERCEDES!


1967 W110 Universal Wagon, Euro, Turbo Diesel, Tail Fins, 4 Speed Manual Column Shift, A/C
1980 W116 300SD Turbo Diesel, DB479 Walnut Brown, Sunroof, Highly Optioned, 350,000+ Miles