For any who are interested, here is a recently reconditioned fuel pump for a 6cyl 108. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-280-SE-SEC-SEL-M130E- ...
We made some progress on the 73 280SEL this weekend. It appears that the engine was seriously flooded hence causing the poor running issues. The spark plugs...
I have the same model and year 280SE 4.5 and the same problem. I assume that you mean that the fuel is leaking into the crankcase which is what mine does. I...
just found this site, cool beans! I have a '73 108 4.5 with 68K on odometer that has been in storage since 1986. It's been a chore getting her running but...
See the following link: http://makeashorterlink.com/?Y25822AFB These can be fitted without removing the dash. With best regards Al ... From: enewon1 To:...
Hi Folks, I recently joined and have just finished reading all the postings. In the not-too-distant future I will probably be buying for my weekend/hobby car....
Mark, I have a couple of friends who own w109 cars, many of which are the 6.3 variation. As I understand, the air bags (being rubber) rot over time and develop...
I have a 108, and suspension wise it rides very nicely, plus i can beat it up which is good. The 108 suspension is quite sturdy, i routinely hit speedbumps at...
Hello, Mark! Welcome to the list! As you will see, I'm the proud owner of a 1972 300SEL 4.5 sedan. Actual build date is late 1971, but she arrived on these...
Hey Gang! Cliff here. Just posted photos of my 1972 300SEL 4.5 to the photo section, in a file under my name. There's also a subfile with photos of us at Star...
Cliff Thanks for posting the pictures, I hope you would allow me to cross post them to the http://www.w108.org website when I get it up and running. With best...
Al, By all means. Consider my permission granted. Cliff ========Original Message======== Subj: Re: [mercedesw108] New Photos Date: 10/14/2005 7:26:14 P.M....
I went to the local pick and pull to find a couple of injectors for my car as two were clearly damaged by other mechanics. I knew that there were a couple of...
How is your 6.9? Haven't heard from you about that restoration project... Mike in San Diego 78 280SE ... I went to the local pick and pull to find a couple of...
Al, Did you happen to notice a rainbow that ended just above where that poor ol' car was parked? Clifford T. Floeck, III Abilene, TX 1972 300SEL 4.5 1992...
It's a beautiful thing isnt it..... I think I am going back for Chrome and Panels tomorow. ... From: TexasStarMan1@... To: mercedesw108@yahoogroups.com ...
Al, See if it has stainless steel front door sills that haven't been beat all the bits by the seat belt end. My car's door sills look like someone's been ...
I will certainly have a look... I am sure that there are more things to dig up on this car.. Let me know if you need anything else. ... beat all ... someone's...
Hey Mark The 6.9 is pretty much done! I have a vibration on braking that needs to be addressed and the A/C fixed. But neither are immediate issues. I drive it...
Just got another 108! 1970 280SEL, picked it up on ebay, just about everything works (A/C, sunroof, 3 of the windows, and the radio/antenna!!) but its got some...
looking for some advise on the back end of my "73 280se 4.5. She's hanging down very low compared to the front. I know the shocks have to be relaced, but...
While my car is air ride, what I know about the coil spring cars is, yes, the compensator is very likely the biggest cause of what you're describing. I suppose...
... Mike, Replacement rocker panels are available from Adsit or Rusty's in ATL. Prices range from 135 to 150. The dealer will want 230+. Replacing this panel...
Its true that if a 109 needs suspension work it can be very expensive. I poured a bunch of $$$ into mine when I bought it 5 years ago, but since then it has...
Thanks for the info. I may have to look into this. The car is outside of the States so a skilled craftsmen actually fabricated a roker panel from scratch! I ...
Finally I found a guy who knows how to work on my car. As some of you know my car has been running really bad with the FI system flooding the engine. It got so...
Congratulations! I am so glad you've finally got that problem solved. I remember seeing photos, and that's gonna be one fine looking ol' car when you're done....
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