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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 05-07-2009, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 461
Posted By Old World Auto
SOLD! I'll PM you.

SOLD! I'll PM you.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 11-21-2008, 10:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,660
Posted By Old World Auto
Starters are on the opposite side of the...

Starters are on the opposite side of the bellhousing between those motors. He will need the correct m103 gearbox.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 04-09-2008, 03:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,167
Posted By Old World Auto
Cars, bikes, watches, if it is mechanical in...

Cars, bikes, watches, if it is mechanical in nature, good chance I have an obesession with it in some form or the other....

1981 BMW R65, getting close to 80k miles on it, 2 owners from new...
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-19-2007, 10:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,699
Posted By Old World Auto
apples to oranges, but an m117 is an m117

Ann,

'84 500sel AMG, 1qt/700 mi. est. 139k mi.

'85 500sel Euro, 1qt/1500 mi. est 100k mi documented.

'86 500sl, Unknown. 154k mi. still learning this one as i've seen only 200 miles with it...
Forum: Tech Help 12-05-2007, 11:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,772
Posted By Old World Auto
Ron, I would suggest you remove motors as...

Ron,

I would suggest you remove motors as whole assemblies, swap bits around as you like with the motors out of the car, then reassemble. Also with the motor out, it is an ideal time to clean the...
Forum: Tech Help 12-04-2007, 12:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,772
Posted By Old World Auto
Ron, Mistakes happen to everyone. I...

Ron,

Mistakes happen to everyone. I installed a cam timing gear backwards on my old 220Sb and drove the car for half a semester in college before it reared its ugly head. We all have our stories....
Forum: Tech Help 12-02-2007, 01:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,772
Posted By Old World Auto
not the valve, FOD or the piston. head has been...

not the valve, FOD or the piston. head has been milled too much, piston comes up, hits plug. chances are slim of it, but may be possible depending on how the sp. plug is oriented. like i said, not an...
Forum: Tech Help 12-01-2007, 11:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,772
Posted By Old World Auto
Damage control.

Ron,

Something is wrong, be it major or minor. Do not run car until you have performed your checks.

Like Tony said, maybe you just whacked the plug while the head was off the motor.

Note to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-01-2007, 08:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,014
Posted By Old World Auto
However, there are some good things too about it....

However, there are some good things too about it. For example m117/116 d-jet engine wiring harnesses. They were something like $2k+ three years ago. As of this Spring, it was less than $900. New, not...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-01-2007, 05:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,014
Posted By Old World Auto
Charlie, Recheck the price on that cap. I...

Charlie,

Recheck the price on that cap. I quoted one with MB Classic during the summer and list was well over $1000. One may be able to find a few for the $400 range if a seller has some NOS bits,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-29-2007, 10:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By Old World Auto
If the part you seek can not be purchased through...

If the part you seek can not be purchased through a supplier or found in someone's NOS collection, the only solution left is to find good used, manufacture it yourself, or contract someone to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-29-2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,733
Posted By Old World Auto
How about not "slamming" your doors in the first...

How about not "slamming" your doors in the first place?

I *hate* it when people slam doors on a Benz.

Check the door strikers for proper alignment and/or wear. Also check all the other bits...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-29-2007, 06:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,014
Posted By Old World Auto
Please do not bastardize a very rare w112 LWB....

Please do not bastardize a very rare w112 LWB. These are rare cars; not many were built, 1546 in total. How many are left? 20% if we are lucky, I'd bet. The air suspension is an item that makes a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-29-2007, 06:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 980
Posted By Old World Auto
Contact the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center....

Contact the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center. 1-866-MB-CLASSIC (1-866-622-5277).
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-21-2007, 11:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 842
Posted By Old World Auto
Get A PPI!!!

Get a thorough PPI (pre-purchase inspection). The price sounds a bit too good. Check for rust, suspension, SLS, and for a timing chain/guide rail job at a minimum. If these have not been done,...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-01-2007, 09:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 993
Posted By Old World Auto
The two items pictured are perfectly normal and...

The two items pictured are perfectly normal and should be there. What you have pictured is the vacuum supply line for the brake booster. The smaller bit is a one way check valve and the other is a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-17-2007, 09:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,126
Posted By Old World Auto
Flower pot

I side with Arthur on this one. You are expeiencing classic debis/rust in the flower pot. Quite common on these cars. Do the test he recommends. Of course, best to check the other basic items as well...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-07-2007, 09:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,127
Posted By Old World Auto
t-strap

Installing the t-strap was direct plug and play. The m617 had the mounting holes in the oil pan. On the Euro m617, instead of the t-strap, a bracket for engine shocks is installed. However, the 240d...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 09-06-2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,127
Posted By Old World Auto
240d 3.0

For those of you who may be interested, I just finished converting a w123 240d to a 240d 3.0. The m617 used was a Euro-spec motor originally set up for manual transmission (617.912.10.xxxxxx) and the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-02-2007, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 705
Posted By Old World Auto
Disqo, What are you looking for? I have the...

Disqo,

What are you looking for? I have the dregs of a 1983 300td Euro wagon sitting here. Not much left, but it may have what you are looking for. I'm located about 1/2 an hour north-east of...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-27-2007, 09:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,114
Posted By Old World Auto
I'm 5' 7" and it is fine for me to drive....

I'm 5' 7" and it is fine for me to drive. Controls are well laid out and simple to use. I can fit a friend of mine who is 6' 6" in the passenger seat, but it is tight for him. I would think it is...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-18-2007, 01:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 754
Posted By Old World Auto
Fred, 19mm bolt on the passenger side on the...

Fred,

19mm bolt on the passenger side on the bottom. Take care when loosening it so as not to rip out the fitting from the radiator.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-17-2007, 11:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,233
Posted By Old World Auto
Kurt, Happen to have a 280sel 4.5 on the...

Kurt,

Happen to have a 280sel 4.5 on the lift. Here is a link to photos of the fuel pump and associated lines. Hope this helps. If you need more photos, let me know, the car should be here for...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-13-2007, 10:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,784
Posted By Old World Auto
240Dog, It is quite obvious you are just...

240Dog,

It is quite obvious you are just fishing for an argument here and have way too much free time on your hands. Whatever your modus operandi, I will still dignify you with a response. Please...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-12-2007, 05:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,698
Posted By Old World Auto
Opossum, Turns out according to the EPC that...

Opossum,

Turns out according to the EPC that your motor does not have the spring in the can. Attached is a scan of the EPC for your motor. The other gaskets/o-rings are available separately. Let...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-12-2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,698
Posted By Old World Auto
Opossum, You should have 4 seals with the...

Opossum,

You should have 4 seals with the filter kit. The large rubber one goes into the cannister. I always apply a light covering of grease to the seal before installing it into the can and make...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-12-2007, 10:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,784
Posted By Old World Auto
BAVBMW has hit the head on the nail here for the...

BAVBMW has hit the head on the nail here for the most part.

240Dog, if you came into my shop with that attitude of trying to play "buddy, buddy" you would not only get nowhere, but I would likely...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 06-13-2007, 01:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,447
Posted By Old World Auto
Still have the 300se. Had a deposit on it, but...

Still have the 300se. Had a deposit on it, but the buyer could not raise sufficient funds to make the purchase. I would keep it, but came across a spectacular Euro 500sel thus rendering this car...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-04-2007, 01:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,969
Posted By Old World Auto
Mark, Contact Rusty @ BuyMBparts. A while...

Mark,

Contact Rusty @ BuyMBparts. A while back he had these ingenious stencil kits to mask the hubcap for painting. Very simple and effective. Otherwise find a paintshop with the factory stencil...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-26-2007, 09:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 866
Posted By Old World Auto
If that is the case, you should be good to go.

If that is the case, you should be good to go.
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