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Forum: Tech Help 08-23-2011, 12:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 978
Posted By Jim Taylor
front fender removal

i tried to remove a front fender on a 1979 450 se mercedes and found after removing all the screws that the fender has some sort of adhesive used by the manufacturer running along the fitting seam...
Forum: Tech Help 08-16-2011, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,851
Posted By Jim Taylor
Can Penrite MB15 suspension oil be used in a 1979...

Can Penrite MB15 suspension oil be used in a 1979 450 se 6.9 mercedes fitted with hydropneumatic suspension
Forum: Diesel Discussion 08-06-2011, 06:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,220
Posted By Jim Taylor
1979 450 sel 6.9 starter motor

i was wondering if anybody had a 6.9 starter motor for sale that works . I live in sydney. nsw. australia
Forum: Tech Help 08-06-2011, 01:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,160
Posted By Jim Taylor
how much is a 450 sel 6.9 worth

i noticed on the internet in australia that 6.9s are selling if in reasonably good condition approximately 20,000 dollars. I think the reason being that only just over 7000 were produced worldwide. ...
Forum: Tech Help 08-05-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,160
Posted By Jim Taylor
mercedes 450 sel 6.9 starter motor

Because of the difficulty of sourcing a starter motor for my 6.9, no wrecker in nsw seems to have one. Is it possible to use a starter motor from any other model mercedes that will fit and replace...
Forum: Tech Help 07-06-2011, 04:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,986
Posted By Jim Taylor
replace those two spark plugs with new ones. If...

replace those two spark plugs with new ones. If it makes no difference, could be that maybe plugs are oil fouling due to worn rings or oil bypassing valve stem seals and shorting out electrodes. ...
Forum: Tech Help 06-11-2011, 03:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,027
Posted By Jim Taylor
mercedes 1979 450 sel 6.9 hp

does the australian 1979 6.9 engine develop more horse power than the uk and american spec motors or less.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-05-2011, 01:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,130
Posted By Jim Taylor
1979 mercedes sel 6.9

My owners manual for this 6.9 mercedes.......... states
1st gear........95 km/h 59 mph
2st gear.......155 km/h 96 mph
3rd gear.......225 km/h 140 mph
I have heard that...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-03-2011, 09:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,112
Posted By Jim Taylor
Unhappy mercedes 1979 450 sel 6.9

Can anybody advise me where to get new door seals for my 1979 mercedes 450sel . The door seals are in very bad condition and need replacing. I have tried to buy them in australia where i live and...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-03-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,175
Posted By Jim Taylor
mercedes 280 e

this mercedes is a 1976 model
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-03-2011, 04:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,338
Posted By Jim Taylor
Unhappy mercedes 1979 450 sel 6.9

This 450 sel 6.9 sat around for 5 years not being driven and has a issue with the brakes not working properly. I actually bled all four using new brake fluid but the brakes pedal still goes down to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-03-2011, 12:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 931
Posted By Jim Taylor
280s power steering problem

i have a problem with oil foaming and coming out of the top of the power steering pump on my 280s. What would possibly cause this problem. I have not overfilled this unit but have noticed that the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-02-2011, 10:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,175
Posted By Jim Taylor
Unhappy mercedes 280 e

my 280e has done 250000 ks but seems to lack power. The engine idles ok and does not miss under load, but i have noticed the engine temperature seems to run very low. Will this affect the...
Forum: Tech Help 06-01-2011, 06:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 913
Posted By Jim Taylor
Leaking water pump

can anybody suggest a good company to supply or recondition a 6.9 v8 mercedes water pump. I live in sydney, australia and have just removed the leaking pump. It was necessary to remove radiator and...
Forum: Tech Help 05-28-2011, 03:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,271
Posted By Jim Taylor
hydropneumatic suspension

can anybody tell me what is the best hydraulic oil that can be used with the mercedes 450 sel 6.9 hydropneumatic suspension. My car manual book states hydraulic oil only. To buy this oil from mb...
Forum: Tech Help 05-26-2011, 11:49 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 795
Posted By Jim Taylor
noisey lifters

i just recently bought a 1979 mercedes 450 sel 6.9 that had sat for 5 years and had never been started because of a faulty ring gear and starter motor. I changed the engine oil and and oil filter...
Forum: Tech Help 05-26-2011, 03:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 920
Posted By Jim Taylor
Unhappy mercedes 450 sel water pump

can anybody tell me whether you can remove a 6.9 mercedes v8 water pump without removing the crankshaft pulleys, i have tried but it seems that the water pump catches on the top of the pulleys and...
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