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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-17-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 612
Posted By TroutMD
Trunk has no holes for chrome handle?

My mid-60s Euro w111 has no holes drilled for a chrome trunk handle. Did some cars come without such a handle? I can still lock and open the trunk w/o issue, just thought it was odd.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 12-05-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 734
Posted By TroutMD
I think the M129 engine is pretty solid. I...

I think the M129 engine is pretty solid.

I have only heard of 2 gas w111s with million mile badges, both of them were 250SEs with the m129 engine.

Here is one of them:...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-13-2023, 12:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 550
Posted By TroutMD
Installing bumper bracket w111 Coupe

Anyone done this? Can't find any DIY video , wondered if anyone here can give me some pointers. Thanks!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-09-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 488
Posted By TroutMD
Where would I find VIN # on a w111 imported from Europe?

I was looking at a 250SE coupe that had been imported from Europe at some point. Where on this vehicle can I find the VIN #? There is no tag in door frame, and I only see the data plate on the driver...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-07-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 608
Posted By TroutMD
1966 250SE Coupe - newbie questions

I am looking at one of these cars and have some questions.

1. There is a sound coming from trunk area when ignition is turned on. Sounds like some sort of suspension adjustment maybe? It keeps...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-06-2023, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 581
Posted By TroutMD
Interesting, thank you. Just curious on the...

Interesting, thank you.

Just curious on the opinions here: from a market perspective are Euro lights more or less desirable (in the US)?
Forum: Tech Help 11-04-2023, 05:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By TroutMD
So there another kit that's preferable to...

So there another kit that's preferable to Pertronix? If so please let me know which one I would need. Thanks again.
Forum: Tech Help 11-04-2023, 03:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 494
Posted By TroutMD
Correct Pertronix for 1966 250SE

Which Pertronix kit should I get for a 1966 250SE Coupe? Thanks
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 11-01-2023, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 581
Posted By TroutMD
Euro vs US lights in the w111

Aside from from the aesthetics, are there any differences in the Euro vs US headlights in the W111? Can they be easily changed (i.e. going from Europe lights to US lights)? Thanks
Forum: Tech Help 10-29-2023, 06:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 458
Posted By TroutMD
W111 Steering wheel dimensions

Can someone please tell me the exact outer diameter and circumference (thickness) of an w111 coupe steering wheel? TIA
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 10-29-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,727
Posted By TroutMD
Most reliable w108/w109/w111/w112

What would you consider the most reliable engine/model within these chassis lines?

TIA
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-02-2021, 07:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,380
Posted By TroutMD
Best way to clean engine on a w108?

My '72 4.5 had a fuel injector leak that I had fixed.

However, there is this lingering burnt fuel smell whenever the engine heats up. I know the convential wisdom is that this will eventually just...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-30-2020, 04:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,123
Posted By TroutMD
OK, thanks. How do you pull the switch without...

OK, thanks. How do you pull the switch without damaging it? Thanks again.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-29-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,123
Posted By TroutMD
1972 w108 power window trouble shooting?

My '72 280se 4.5 rear left passenger power window stopped working today. It went down fine but will not come back up. I dont hear any sounds when pushing the button in either direction. Any...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-02-2019, 10:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,805
Posted By TroutMD
Thanks for all your input. I am planning to...

Thanks for all your input.

I am planning to have the valve covers replaced at my next oil change. Any idea of reasonable cost/labor involved if I have a mechanic do this?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-10-2018, 12:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,805
Posted By TroutMD
Well, the burned oil smell persists so it must...

Well, the burned oil smell persists so it must likely be a valve leak then. I don't see any dripping oil making it to the floor of my garage though.

I am not very mechanically inclined, how can I...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-05-2018, 07:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,805
Posted By TroutMD
Getting rid of burned oil smell

My '72 w108 280SE 4.5 runs great, but has this very pronounced "burnt oil" smell after it has been running for a while. The smell can be felt both inside and outside cabin. I think (?) the smell...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-02-2018, 12:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 667
Posted By TroutMD
Need help on w108 cable/wire identification

Can someone please help identify these three wires/cables? They are mounted to the body next to the washer fluid reservoir on passenger side of engine. Also, should I be concerned about the fraying...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-23-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By TroutMD
Thanks fonzi! Well! that was embarrassing....

Thanks fonzi!

Well! that was embarrassing. Hm, maybe a good idea for me to read the manual next time before consulting the board...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-23-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 789
Posted By TroutMD
Trunk lid not opening w108

I hardly ever lock the trunk lid on my 4.5 but happened to do it over the weekend. When I attempted to unlock it this morning it would not open. The key turns the lock just fine but the lid just...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-09-2017, 04:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 538
Posted By TroutMD
Loose antenna mount w108

On a Sunday drive this weekend I suddenly noticed the antenna (non-power) on my w108 4.5 was wobbling back at higher speeds. Upon inspecting it at home I noticed the mount was really loose. How would...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-31-2017, 03:53 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,521
Posted By TroutMD
Having dealt with medicial equipment & parts made...

Having dealt with medicial equipment & parts made in various parts of the world for many years, I would say there is a HUGE difference in quality of products made in China (pure garbage/junk) vs...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-20-2017, 02:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 997
Posted By TroutMD
Thanks for all your input, very helpful. ...

Thanks for all your input, very helpful.


So my local auto parts store sells the Shell Rotella T4 15w40 oil. It says on the label it is designed for diesel engines, but this would be...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-14-2017, 11:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 997
Posted By TroutMD
Oil - Type/change frequency or additive at low annual mileage?

I drive my w108 4.5 infrequently, last year I drove it less than 500 miles, most of that were 30 mile trips with speeds rarely exceeding 50mph.

For my situation; are annual oil changes really...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-07-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,455
Posted By TroutMD
OK, thanks for all your replies. With no returns...

OK, thanks for all your replies. With no returns on these armrests I am hesitant to take a chance in case they do not fit my existing seat side bracket fittings...

Another issue: they are...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-06-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,455
Posted By TroutMD
Thanks Scooter. Do you happen to know if the...

Thanks Scooter. Do you happen to know if the ones I found (photo above) would fit a later model w108?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-06-2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,455
Posted By TroutMD
Thanks. So it appears the ones I have found are...

Thanks. So it appears the ones I have found are the earier type. Would they still fit a '72 or did the two armrest types use completely different/incompatible bracket fittings?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-04-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,455
Posted By TroutMD
Thanks - I figured these had to be options. ...

Thanks - I figured these had to be options. Below is a photo of the arm rests I found, will these fit a 1972?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v506/abbortjern/ArmRests_zpsdrgqiddh.jpg
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-04-2017, 03:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,455
Posted By TroutMD
Arm rests w108

For some reason my 1972 w108 4.5 came with the odd center console tray cushion but not the arm rests. I have found a matching upholstry set of arm rests but they are from a 1968 SE. Will these fit my...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-25-2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,307
Posted By TroutMD
I had a similar overheating issue in my 4.5....

I had a similar overheating issue in my 4.5. Changed to the correct thermostat (4.5 should have a 75c thermostat per specs) and issue went away.
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