I'm not sure I'm using the correct term, so please feel free to correct me. How does one replace the pad that is attached/affixed to the underside of the hood?...
My problem is how to acess the thermostate. I am aware that i must remove the hose,however affter that it seems to be very difficult to put my wrench on. is...
Aloha lads, I have restored a 1971 280SE and purchased the hood blanket or noise suppressor I believe from Rusty's in ATL. www.buymbparts.com. more than $100 ...
Noise? The sound of cams crackling, exhaust snapling as we race past 7000rpm That's not noise people... It's music! <G> Michael ... From: "Robert Fullenkamp"...
Robert, Can you be a bit more specific about how you got the old one off, and what glue you used to put the new one on? I cannot find the part on Rusty's site,...
I would use a razor scraper to get the old stuff off and be careful not to scrape the paint. From: jh Sent: Saturday, September 06, 2008 7:46 PM To:...
R., I found this, in case Rusty's doesn't pan out... http://www.adsitco.com/category.asp?CID=14&VID= They seem to have everything, albeit at a price. jh...
Aloha All, Car did not have when I bought it. Decided to overhaul the engine and I chromed it. Still very noisy. Try www.buymbparts.com Mechanic used spray on ...
Aloha jh, As I remember I called the store in ATL and they told me about the noise suppressor. They shipped it to me and I gave it to the man who was doing my ...
There are many cautions on other Mercedes discussion forums about Adsit - undelivered items, unresponsive customer "service", poor quality parts. Personally, I...
Frank, Thanks very much for the tips and the source - I'd prefer to go with your supplier, since they're both recommended and 10% cheaper to boot. Once last...
jh, Sure, leaving the hood on is certainly possible. The two points that are more difficult are 1) making sure you don't get residue of the old pad and ...
Frank, Thanks for all of you input. I thought I'd add this to the thread: http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showpost.php?p=1897327&postcount=7 Seems to...
My 280SE 4.5 apparently had a lockable, manual antenna. At least until some previous owner had it broken off. I have the little Hirschmann keys and instruction...
OK guys this is not a W108 but I'm hoping that some of you will know D-jetronic systems well enough to be able to help me answer the questions. I've been...
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Hello, Can anyone help with this. My 1973 280se 4.5 W108 headlight switch knob has twisted off. My mechanic had installed a new headlight switch. The switch...
It's a US only part so a wrecker is the only place you will find one.I doubt very much if Daimler in Germany has those. If in stock they ship in days ,not...
Gang, About to replace the axle carrier bushing on my W108. Is this just a matter of lifting the diff a little to take the pressure off, unscrew everything,...
Hi,do mean the center pivot pin thats on the lower half of the two housings?. It can be problematic if the compensator or compenator spring is in place .you...
I think he's referring to the bushing located at the front of the trunk. I just replaced the diff in my W108 last weekend, so I have some recent experience...
There is a special bolt which is used to line the upper mounting bushing with the vertical arm, if you don't have it,it's a 2 man job to install the diff. One...
This is a California car with zero rust, so I'm hoping that the bushing will not be too hard to free from the vertical arm. I guess I'll give it a go! D. ... ...
Happy to report that it went well. Loosened everything, gave the top of the carrier (with the bolt installed loosely) a good smack, and the diff dropped...
Hi gang, Is it worth replacing the stock contacts with a Pertronix? Are there any alternatives that I should consider? I'm also kicking around the idea of...
Found the headlight switch knob. Had to get switch and knob. This knob broke before I turned it completely to the on position. Looking inside the break it...
Hi, I am new to the group and not sure if you can help me but I am looking for suggestions on price for a car I am about to make an offer on. It is a Euro Spec...
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