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11-26-2004, 06:40 PM

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Need a shop recommendation

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Posted By 1977450sel

Need a shop recommendation

Greetings,
Recently moved to the Washington, D.C. area and need to find a good independant shop. Looking for recommendations for resonable honest places. Will probably need some work to pass D.C....

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

01-16-2003, 01:54 AM

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What happened to all the W116 - '73-'80 450 SEL's?

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Posted By 1977450sel

faded paint

I was wondering if anyone has some suggestions about faded paint. I have a 1977 450sel, running stong and i'd like to keep it. However the faded paint and cancer (rust) is starting to diminish my...

Forum: Tech Help

06-12-2002, 04:27 PM

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considering a diesel....any ideal years, models?

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Posted By 1977450sel

I have been looking into VW diesels as well....

I have been looking into VW diesels as well. Shame on me! I am under the impression that a VW is even more expensive to get repaired than a benz. True?

Forum: Tech Help

06-11-2002, 05:38 PM

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considering a diesel....any ideal years, models?

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Posted By 1977450sel

Thanks for the input guys, from what I have read...

Thanks for the input guys, from what I have read I think i will stay away from the 1986 - ? SDL's. What year was that engine retired?

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06-11-2002, 01:04 PM

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considering a diesel....any ideal years, models?

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Posted By 1977450sel

considering a diesel....any ideal years, models?

Greetings,
I am starting to look for a replacement for my '77 450sel, mainly due to a longer commute to work and needing better gas mileage. Just wondering what a good year/model is for a diesel and...

Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum

05-03-2002, 10:34 AM

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What happened to all the W116 - '73-'80 450 SEL's?

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Posted By 1977450sel

It's great to see postings about the w116. I have...

It's great to see postings about the w116. I have a '77 450sel. This is the first and only car I have ever had. My first exposure to Mercedes was my friends 1985 500sel. Once I saw the w116 body...

Forum: Tech Help

03-18-2002, 09:22 AM

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450sel Fuel system problem?

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Posted By 1977450sel

450sel Fuel system problem?

Nearly a year ago I had the fuel accumulator changed, which cured a rough start problem. Last week the rough start return, yesterday after turning the car over is tried to cut out, I gave it gas kept...

Forum: Tech Help

06-08-2001, 04:07 PM

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Water on rear floorboard.

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Posted By 1977450sel

This seems like an unusual question, but the...

This seems like an unusual question, but the passenger rear floorboard is collecting water. I am not sure where it is coming from. It seems to return after removal and rain is not the source. I...

Forum: Tech Help

03-02-2001, 12:03 AM

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w116 need help identifying rough idle

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Posted By 1977450sel

I recently had the car checked out for a rough...

I recently had the car checked out for a rough start and some braking problems. The fuel accumulator was replaced, along with the distributor cap and the rotor. This solved the rough start, however...

Forum: Tech Help

02-11-2001, 06:18 AM

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w116 Ignition fuel injection issues

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Posted By 1977450sel

1977 450sel I purchased this car in...

1977 450sel

I purchased this car in November, and from the beginning it was a rough cold start. But after it had warmed up it would start fine. However, the problem has gotten worse the...

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