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Mistress · #31 04-15-2006, 06:11 PM

Engatwork: Looking forward to the finished product and don't forget the photos. Have a good weekend.

Siduri

engatwork · #32 05-08-2006, 07:01 PM

Car is complete and runs good

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mikemover · #33 05-08-2006, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MBeige

While we're on this topic, is there an option to have skidpads on the bottom/chin of our cars to protect the pans??

That might decrease cooling via the air conduction but at least it's not going to get hit? Or how about a perforated one?

The MB factory offered skid plates as an optional accessory for 123s and 116s, perhaps for other models as well....

As far as I know they can still be ordered from Mercedes.

Mike

Palangi · #34 05-08-2006, 10:08 PM

A 123 520 03 42

As soon as I get a weekend day without rain I will install one on my 240D and post some pix.

There is also a plate to protect the transmission, but I don't have that part number.

BluEyes · #35 05-09-2006, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by engatwork

(her boyfriend had repaired her brakes for her

).

Just imagine how bad they were before!

Good job fixing up the car. While a donor car might have been more economically sound, there is something to be said for sticking with your car and keeping it on the road. Now that hypothetical donor car can (hopefully) go to some other MB that *really* needs it. Or, maybe her (ex?) boyfriend is paying for the repair... LOL

Hey, was there a skidplate for W115's? Seems that it would improve aerodynamics as well.

Panzermann · #36 05-09-2006, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by engatwork

Seems the young lady's brakes went out (her boyfriend had repaired her brakes for her

). She used the old oil pan against the curb emergency brake

. The oil pump is destroyed and you can see where the crank balance lobe took a chunk out of the oil pump support. She wants to fix it. More to come.

MBz makes a fitted OEM skid plate that covers the oil pan and radiator with 1/4 in steel

. The holes are actually already in place to mount it on 123's. Designed just to prevent this situation. Mounted on my 300TD, cost about $120 from the dealer for both. There is also apparently in existence another set of plates to cover the transmission/driveline and diff, for when you want to take your 123 into the bush

Would have possibly prevented this situation (though having someone who know how to fix the brakes actually do so would have also been effective

)

engatwork · #37 05-10-2006, 06:26 AM

I may end up owning the car

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Seems the lady is not wanting to cover the expenses incurred in the repair. Looks like a bunch of bs is about to start in regards to this issue. I even offered to purchase the car from her for $500.

Old300D · #38 05-10-2006, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by engatwork

I may end up owning the car

.
Seems the lady is not wanting to cover the expenses incurred in the repair. Looks like a bunch of bs is about to start in regards to this issue. I even offered to purchase the car from her for $500.

If you don't mind me asking, what were the expenses to repair it? Much more than was estimated? It always sucks when people will not honor their agreements.

Hatterasguy · #39 05-10-2006, 12:35 PM

I hate when people pull this BS. Take the car and sell it to re coup costs.

How does it work with cars? I assume when they sign the work order they agree to put a lein against the car? I guess you would have to go to court to get a judgement to sell.

Larry Delor · #40 05-10-2006, 05:58 PM

I don't know what kind of neighborhood you are in, but you might want to block the car in, or chain it to a tree, or disable it somehow, so it can't be "reposessed" by the owner.

Hatterasguy · #41 05-10-2006, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Larry Delor

I don't know what kind of neighborhood you are in, but you might want to block the car in, or chain it to a tree, or disable it somehow, so it can't be "reposessed" by the owner.

Hmm good idea, people get kind of funny. Maybe yank all 4 wheels, and block it up. Remove the battery for good measure.

macdoe · #42 12-15-2009, 05:22 PM

[QUOTE=Panzermann;1164122]

There is also apparently in existence another set of plates to cover the transmission/driveline and diff, for when you want to take your 123 into the bush

Hello, I had a parts car quite awhile ago that I bought for the harmonic balancer off the engine. I got it for 300 bucks and figured to strip the motor and tranny and diff etc. I do remember having to take a long plate off the bottom of the car to get to the driveshaft. I wonder if that would be the skidplate you are refering to. If I remember correctly the plate did go from the diff to the rear of the tranny. (can't remember if it was one piece or two pieces). The car was a 1982 300 SD. I think I kept it but would have to look around. It was a w126 car and all three of the ones I drive are w123, so I may have just threw it into the hulk before the wrecker picked it up. I have two w126 gassers for parts left, (no parts seem to work for me so far. not even window swithches.) I know where the car is cause I had to go back and find the air cleaner bracket, once..... and have often though to go get the brake calipers. If I do not find it around my house I may go to the hulk and see if it is still there. I wonder if it will bolt to a w123 car as the oil pan guard does or would the driveshaft be longer on the w126 therefore not fit? I kind of like the idea of having one now that I saw these pictures. The roads up here are not very good. If it won't fit my wagon I may grab it for anyone that has a w126 car that wants one, providing they don't want a mint for it. (hopefully they remember it was my car before theirs) Maybe these are stock on a w126 car?? (someone on here outa know?)I remember this plate fondly cause when I pulled it out There was a ton of dirt and crud that fell all over me.... as I took it off I swore at what a stupid idea it was to put that on there as it did nothing for me at the time, except be a collector of dirt and grime that I figured would speed up corrossion.....you know after typing this out it is coming back to me that I did not keep it because at the momoent of hatred for that part for getting me all dirty I could see no benefit to having it ever again and I chucked it in the trunk of the useless hulk. At least I know where to look. Any else have one of these driveshaft/ rear end skid plates on a W123? would the vin number or some number of the hulk tell us wheather the car came from factory with this option? For an SD, this car was kind of plain. Had really ugly and dirty cloth seats.

DeltaDave · #43 12-15-2009, 05:35 PM

What was wrong with the brakes ?

layback40 · #44 12-15-2009, 07:45 PM

Maybe she had an outstanding debt with the boyfriend as well.

engatwork · #45 12-15-2009, 07:50 PM

You know I don't even remember what was wrong with the brakes.