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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-26-2022, 10:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,852
Posted By w1083
I actually have the smaller, black plastic one.

I actually have the smaller, black plastic one.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-26-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,852
Posted By w1083
On my car, it's on the side of the transmission....

On my car, it's on the side of the transmission. I edited my post with my cars info.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-26-2022, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,852
Posted By w1083
W108 Neutral Safety Switch

1972 280SE 3.5

I drove my car this weekend and noticed my reverse lights didn’t turn on. I had someone check the reverse lights as I went through the gears and they didn’t turn on at all. I’ve...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-13-2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,622
Posted By w1083
Does anyone know where the lines from this vent...

Does anyone know where the lines from this vent valve connect to? Or have a diagram/pictures showing where they’re supposed to connect?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 01-14-2022, 02:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 488
Posted By w1083
WTB: BOSCH M116 3.5 DISTRIBUTOR

I’m looking for an early Bosch M116 3.5 distributor. The number stamped on the distributor body should be 0 231 302 001 or 0 231 401 001. Any help is appreciated.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-28-2021, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,112
Posted By w1083
If you're parting it out, send me a private...

If you're parting it out, send me a private message. I may be interested in some stuff if you're willing to ship to SoCal.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 06-22-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 603
Posted By w1083
Sent you a PM.

Sent you a PM.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-22-2021, 12:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,769
Posted By w1083
My car gets driven fairly often and was only down...

My car gets driven fairly often and was only down for about 2 weeks for the first work done (steering coupler, steering box, 4 shocks and engine mounts).

It hasn't been driven for longer periods...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-17-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,769
Posted By w1083
I ended up getting an alignment at a different...

I ended up getting an alignment at a different shop yesterday which he said was off pretty bad.

The shaking seems to have calmed down a bit and now it seems like the car shakes at a smaller MPH...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-02-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,769
Posted By w1083
Just by feel. The car didn't shake before...

Just by feel.

The car didn't shake before the wheel bearings were done but started shaking after only doing the steering coupler, reseal of the steering box and 4 new shocks. Then just recently...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-01-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,769
Posted By w1083
Yes, it stops shaking. But I never had any...

Yes, it stops shaking. But I never had any braking issues or shaking before any of this work was done.:confused:
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-01-2021, 11:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,769
Posted By w1083
I looked at it and no signs or cracking and I...

I looked at it and no signs or cracking and I double checked the mounting bolts and they're tight as well.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-28-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,769
Posted By w1083
The steering wheel/column shakes/vibrates up and...

The steering wheel/column shakes/vibrates up and down due to the front end shake. Maybe the front end shake is causing it to travel to the steering wheel/column?

I do know the other type of...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-28-2021, 04:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,769
Posted By w1083
When I noticed the shake, I had a friend drive...

When I noticed the shake, I had a friend drive next to me on the highway but nothing looked odd as far as the wheels go. I'll check the gear box bolts and frame next time I'm under the car.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-28-2021, 04:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,769
Posted By w1083
The steering box was only resealed and I'm hoping...

The steering box was only resealed and I'm hoping nothing got messed up.

The tire balancing was done off the car. I did mention to them I had a shake at those speeds and they insisted on the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-28-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,769
Posted By w1083
I know exactly which one you're referring to and...

I know exactly which one you're referring to and mine is still good and I replaced the bushings in that lateral rod and the idler arm as well. And my subframe mounts are still good too.

The king...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-27-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,769
Posted By w1083
I had the wheels/tires rotated and re-balanced...

I had the wheels/tires rotated and re-balanced because I thought that was the issue too but it wasn't.

I'll check the frame where the steering box bolts and see if I notice anything.

Drive...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-27-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,769
Posted By w1083
The rims are fine and never had an issue until...

The rims are fine and never had an issue until the first amount of work was done and I drove it on the highway.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-27-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,769
Posted By w1083
W108 Front end shakes on the highway

So I did a good amount of work on my V8 W108 recently all because my steering coupler needed replacing so I figured I would do more while I'm there and have no record of when anything else was done...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-24-2020, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By w1083
I believe the early 108's have a different horn...

I believe the early 108's have a different horn contact piece at the end of the column. But I did try removing the snap ring from the steering wheel bearing as well to see if that was holding it on...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 09-01-2020, 10:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By w1083
Anyone?

Anyone?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-30-2020, 01:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 882
Posted By w1083
W108 Column Shift Bushings

I have a 72 280SE W108 and I’ve removed my steering wheel, hub, shaft bolt, Allen bolts and all clips holding the top bushing, shaft and bearing but can’t seem to remove the aluminum horn contact...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-10-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 866
Posted By w1083
Sent you a PM.

Sent you a PM.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-20-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 888
Posted By w1083
Same here. I too received a PM from Benson...

Same here. I too received a PM from Benson wanting me to send an email to that same "person".
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 02-07-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 692
Posted By w1083
Anyone?

Anyone?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-30-2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,684
Posted By w1083
Thank you all for the replies. Does anyone...

Thank you all for the replies.

Does anyone know if 85-90 gear oil is what's needed for the M116 3.5 differential?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-29-2020, 01:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,207
Posted By w1083
Doesn't look too bad but you'd probably be better...

Doesn't look too bad but you'd probably be better off spending a little more and buying a running and driving one.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-29-2020, 12:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,238
Posted By w1083
The hardest thing for me to do was get to the...

The hardest thing for me to do was get to the knurled nut behind the cluster and disconnect the speedo cable from behind and under the dash since I didn't have much room to disconnect it when pulling...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-28-2020, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,684
Posted By w1083
W108 280SE Differential Fluid Change

I've tried doing some research online regarding this but have found all sorts of different answers and I'm wondering what is the correct way to go about doing this procedure;

1 - Does anyone know...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-28-2020, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,238
Posted By w1083
Thank you! I finished the job this weekend and...

Thank you! I finished the job this weekend and all is well.
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