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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-06-2007, 11:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By stiffy
I checked the local spares shop and they were...

I checked the local spares shop and they were fresh out of Hapless Paedestrian Remover.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-04-2007, 01:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By stiffy
If I recall, the rivets have plastic expanders...

If I recall, the rivets have plastic expanders that will snap off when you try to pull them out.

I was able to source new ones from a local Supercheap.

Just get the blade of a thin screwdriver...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-10-2006, 08:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By stiffy
I literally have just come from working on it. ...

I literally have just come from working on it.

You're 100% spot on.

I am very happy to not have to try and take the motor away from the car, however - as finding the power plug under the dash...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-07-2006, 08:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By stiffy
thanks... that section wasn't obvious when I...

thanks...

that section wasn't obvious when I checked the manual - thanks Warren.

It looks like some of it is accessible under the grille - but I hope i haven't ****ed up the transmission - that...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-06-2006, 11:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,136
Posted By stiffy
Wiper Motor 75 116 280S

We've been in a drought - so don't get to use the wipers that much - had a torrential downpour the other day and spent a gruelling few minutes driving slowly with a chamois and my right arm out the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-16-2005, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 780
Posted By stiffy
Of course... I always thought pinging sounded...

Of course... I always thought pinging sounded different (it had been described to me as 'knocking' - which I assumed sounded different).

thanks.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-16-2005, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 780
Posted By stiffy
Engine rattle - 1975 116 280s

G'day,

Anyway - when the car is under load (going up a hill in high gear) I hear this rattling sound. Doesn't change pitch but it only becomes louder the further down the throttle and only...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-24-2005, 06:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,148
Posted By stiffy
Thanks for all of this - we now just have to wait...

Thanks for all of this - we now just have to wait for it to happen again so we can pinpoint and attack with extreme prejudice.

When I bought my 116 (1975 280S), it also had a high pitched squeal -...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-22-2005, 08:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,148
Posted By stiffy
High pitch squeel - 1973 350SE 116

Howdy,

Well it's not my car, but a car I found and then had a friend buy (so I have a stake in it - particularly when it has problems). Beautiful midnight blue with beige interior.

He just...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-21-2004, 03:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 859
Posted By stiffy
Silent Block - god... no matter how verbose I...

Silent Block - god... no matter how verbose I became - I would never have arrived at that.

thanks all - my improvised silent block is still hanging in there - and i have a very responsive...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-20-2004, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 859
Posted By stiffy
Thanks - probably not a wrecker item as you say....

Thanks - probably not a wrecker item as you say. I'll give it a shot and see whether the dealers are any wiser.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-20-2004, 01:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 829
Posted By stiffy
Thumbs up W116 Manuals (CD) online

Very cool

W116 CD - Online (http://217.120.8.22/mercedesw116/W116cdrom/program/matrix6.htm)

http://217.120.8.22/mercedesw116/W116cdrom/program/matrix6.htm
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-20-2004, 01:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 859
Posted By stiffy
75 280S 116 - Accelerator thingy

[IMG]It's been a while and I am happy to say that I've had only minor problems with my car - testament to its engineering and despite the Solex carby that everyone consoles me for having - it runs...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-04-2004, 11:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By stiffy
Thanks Mark, I have requested some info from...

Thanks Mark,

I have requested some info from them..

I am still interested in getting opinions on what I have though.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-04-2004, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 752
Posted By stiffy
Tranny 116 '75 280s - reco?

OK - so I've investigated my leaks - which is what they've turned out to be - just leaks (seals).

To replace them, the gearbox has to be dropped.

I can continue driving it as long as I top it...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-29-2004, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 779
Posted By stiffy
While I can't produce the required wisdom with...

While I can't produce the required wisdom with regard to the pro's and cons of different ATF - there are some posts already within the forum that do - do a search first and see what you get.

I...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-19-2004, 06:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 779
Posted By stiffy
The car has been used fairly regularly - around...

The car has been used fairly regularly - around town.

The other symptoms you describe are present, however.

I'll do a search on Torque Converters in the meantime to get some background (I know...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-19-2004, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 779
Posted By stiffy
I checked for coolant - looks clean. I took...

I checked for coolant - looks clean.

I took it for a spin and checked the level again, it was down a bit, but still above the high mark on the dip-stick.

The next symptom is slippage in low...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-19-2004, 01:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 779
Posted By stiffy
Transmission Leak 116 '75 280s

Just noticed a large puddle underneath the transmission - it seems to be coming down from above (although I haven't managed to get under it for a good look).

I checked the fluid levels and for...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-01-2003, 06:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,227
Posted By stiffy
Done

Thanks for everyone who helped here - it was a little more trouble than I initially expected.

The lesson learned - principally, the need to have quality tools.
I have a basic range of sidchrome...
Forum: Tech Help 11-01-2003, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By stiffy
Done

Thanks for that crucial piece of info.

Just on dark, exasperated, cheap tools laying scattered about the street, mothers clutching their children staring aghast at struggling legs splaid and...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-23-2003, 04:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,227
Posted By stiffy
Easy?

OK - I think I now have all the tools required.

***To change over the water pump - YOU MUST remove the harmonic balancer - just a slight oversight in the previous posts!

The Power Steering unit...
Forum: Tech Help 10-23-2003, 02:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By stiffy
Gday, Thanks for that - I have been back and...

Gday,

Thanks for that - I have been back and forth from the tool shop on the pushy three times now - each time I come to a new/different size allen key.

The balancer needs 6mm - and the belt...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-22-2003, 10:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,227
Posted By stiffy
We would say "rooted" - similar sentiment. I...

We would say "rooted" - similar sentiment.

I am off to buy the requisite tools to ensure the chances of getting rooted/screwed are minimised.

thanks.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-22-2003, 09:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,227
Posted By stiffy
Thanks for this - I'll go and have another look...

Thanks for this - I'll go and have another look at it and hopefully get it off.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-22-2003, 09:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,227
Posted By stiffy
Check this image - it is the LAST bolt going...

Check this image - it is the LAST bolt going through the pump housing...
Forum: Tech Help 10-22-2003, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 656
Posted By stiffy
116/123 280S '75 Water Pump Replacement

Hello there...

I posted this originally in the vintage section, but haven't been able to resolve the problem.

Basically - I decided to replace the pump myself, and with some...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-22-2003, 08:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,227
Posted By stiffy
Other bolts that appear to be attached to a mount...

Other bolts that appear to be attached to a mount for the pump - although (without a workshop manual) I'm not sure of this...:
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-22-2003, 08:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,227
Posted By stiffy
Here is the motor: *In reply to Kerry - I...

Here is the motor:

*In reply to Kerry - I checked the balancer, there is no recess that allows access to the bolt ...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-22-2003, 08:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,227
Posted By stiffy
Here is the problem:

Here is the problem:
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