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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

10-04-2006, 03:15 AM

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Smoke ! Lots of it !! HELP !!! One for the old timers

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Posted By jniven

As a proud owner of a '71 w111 3.5, I had similar...

As a proud owner of a '71 w111 3.5, I had similar issues and did all the things suggested above. In my case, the smoke produced was voluminous and embarrassing but thankfully only existed during...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

03-22-2005, 03:21 PM

Replies: 15

1965,1967,1971 coupes and parts for sale

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Posted By jniven

Parts to complete my w111, 1971 3.5 280SE coupe

The visors are champagne in colour - but I can recolour any as long as they are not too dark.
Cheers

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

03-22-2005, 02:04 AM

Replies: 15

1965,1967,1971 coupes and parts for sale

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Posted By jniven

Parts to complete my w111, 1971 3.5 280SE coupe

I would be most pleased if I could source three original items for my coupe:
(i) the control knobs for the BEHR a/c unit - mine are cracked.
(ii) the chrome plated end cap for the rail that the...

Forum: Tech Help

08-08-2003, 12:32 AM

Replies: 8

280SE 3.5 white smoke only while warming up

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Posted By jniven

Arvid The traps go inside the valve covers....

Arvid
The traps go inside the valve covers. They are a standard part for Alphasuds and Alpha 33s or Fiat 131, 132 or 134. I do not have the part number or pictures - sorry.
Cheers
Joe

Forum: Tech Help

08-07-2003, 02:29 AM

Replies: 8

280SE 3.5 white smoke only while warming up

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Posted By jniven

My mechanic resolved the smoke problem by (i)...

My mechanic resolved the smoke problem by (i) replacing the PCV on the LH rocker cover breather hose and (ii) instaling oil traps. The oil traps are essentially small pieces of mesh that catch the...

Forum: Tech Help

07-14-2003, 08:41 PM

Replies: 8

280SE 3.5 white smoke only while warming up

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Posted By jniven

Replaced the transmission modulator to no avail. ...

Replaced the transmission modulator to no avail. The engine has done 221,000 klms (138,000 mls). I do not think that the heads have been off. That said, I am taking it to the mechanic next week...

Forum: Tech Help

07-06-2003, 10:12 PM

Replies: 8

280SE 3.5 white smoke only while warming up

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Posted By jniven

Thanks Greg. No blue smopke at any other times. ...

Thanks Greg. No blue smopke at any other times. Therefore, I do not think it is the valve stems because the smoke is not blue and it does not occur at startup or when warm. I will pursue the...

Forum: Tech Help

07-04-2003, 03:10 AM

Replies: 8

280SE 3.5 white smoke only while warming up

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Posted By jniven

280SE 3.5 white smoke only while warming up

I recently purchased a 280SE 1971 3.5 coupe. During warm-up (not when cold or at operating temperature) the car blows lots of white smoke. This only happens if the car is being driven. If I let it...

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