Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Tech Help

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 05-09-2010, 09:09 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: new jersey
Posts: 29
just bought a 1981 280ce convertible...need info..

hi everyone! i just bought a 1981 280ce convertible, i think it was built by coach. no nothing about 6cyl w123s. runs alittle off and seems to be horrible on gas. the wife wanted a convetible that she could drive the kids so i bought it. doors open and close perfect and it has 100k only a few rust spots but mostly solid.


Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-09-2010, 10:50 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Posts: 100
The first thing I would do is do a full tune up if it hasnt already been done.

-Plugs
-Rotor /Dis Cap
-Air filter
-Leads

Really would depend on what the history of the car has been.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-09-2010, 10:59 PM
johnathan1's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Downey, SoCal
Posts: 1,190
Wow, that's a cool conversion! Please post more pics when you get a chance!!

I would also do a full tune up. If that doesn't improve things, do a baseline fuel pressure check.
__________________
Current cars:
2000 ML55 AMG, 174k miles
2003 C240 T-Modell, 202k miles
1995 S320, 207k Miles
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-09-2010, 11:32 PM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: new jersey
Posts: 29
what are leads? i plan on doing everything else. runs ok but seems to have a miss.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-09-2010, 11:37 PM
johnathan1's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Downey, SoCal
Posts: 1,190
That's ozzie for spark plug wires.
__________________
Current cars:
2000 ML55 AMG, 174k miles
2003 C240 T-Modell, 202k miles
1995 S320, 207k Miles
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-10-2010, 12:23 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: New Plymouth, New Zealand
Posts: 100
Heyyyy, carefull there lol I'm a Kiwi, not an Ozzie.

Thats like calling an American a Canadian...
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-10-2010, 12:50 AM
is thinning the herd
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 3,339
I've got a '78, if '81 is also non overdrive don't expect good mpgs. Mine seems to be pretty marginal like 15 or so.
__________________
68 280SL - 70 280SL - 70 300SEL 3.5 - 72 350SL - 72 280SEL 4.5 - 72 220 - 72 220D - 73 450SL - 84 230GE - 87 200TD - 90 190E 2.0 - 03 G500

Nissan GTR - Nissan Skyline GTS25T - Toyota GTFour - Rover Mini - Toyota Land Cruiser HJ60 - Cadillac Eldorado - BMW E30 - BMW 135i
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-10-2010, 01:28 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: new jersey
Posts: 29
can an overdrive be put in?
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 05-10-2010, 02:11 AM
is thinning the herd
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 3,339
Not my area of expertise. Sorry. I just know that a 280CE isn't easy on gas, but as cool as it makes me feel I look, it's worth it.
__________________
68 280SL - 70 280SL - 70 300SEL 3.5 - 72 350SL - 72 280SEL 4.5 - 72 220 - 72 220D - 73 450SL - 84 230GE - 87 200TD - 90 190E 2.0 - 03 G500

Nissan GTR - Nissan Skyline GTS25T - Toyota GTFour - Rover Mini - Toyota Land Cruiser HJ60 - Cadillac Eldorado - BMW E30 - BMW 135i
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 05-10-2010, 10:53 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: new jersey
Posts: 29
more pics
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 05-10-2010, 10:54 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: new jersey
Posts: 29
i cant find black sheepskin seat covers...any ideas?

Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:05 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page