So, I need to pull the head on this '72 280SE (2.8). Any tips on getting at the exhaust downpipe-to-manifold bolts? While these cars are pretty easy to work on...
If it is your intention to remove the cylinder head, then proceed as follows: Unbolt the manifolds (headers over in the US) from the cylinder head and leave...
... It is. Something about zero compression in the #5 cylinder. :) ... Really? I looked at that briefly, and could see a total of two manifold bolts. ... Well,...
The manifold bolts are there: just look and engage one or more universal joints! (If there is low pressure on one cylinder only, then the problem is more...
Does your engine have the dual exhaust manifolds? With three bolts on each manifold ?. Normally they are just 12 mm bolts with exhaust lock nuts if it has the...
Thanks Ron. I am not in the motor business and tips like these are always appreciated!! I will try it. I need assistance on another matter. My car was...
Try pumping in the Brake fluid and acetone mixture into the joints so it comes out the sides then fit new grease nipples . i do this on cars that have been...
Thanks. Won't the acetone damage the rubber seals? Hein. ... From: Ron Bunting To: mercedesw108@yahoogroups.com Sent: 07 April 2009 12:16 PM Subject: RE:...
Zandr I know how you feel. I had a 77' Triumph Spitfire and had to pull the exhaust off. I could clearly see the manifold bolts but no matter what I could do I...
Hi, the acentone mix doesn't worry the rubbers although you must never spill it on [paint. There are only outer seals on most of the suspension points and if...
hello, I have a complete 73 280SEL 4.5, W108, was running until put into storage, great for parts or restoration, $1200 including delivery to Santa Rosa. Let...
Hi, I would like to buy the engine and gearbox fro that 4.5 if it's still in good nick. That is if the transport cost and importation duties does'nt kill me....
well, I would rather like to sell the whole car...$1200 for the whole thing might be less than either the engine or trans would run you in Joburg...  and I...
... Precisely so. I ended up taking Hein's advice and removing the manifolds from the head. *Much* easier, once I pulled out the heat shield between intake an...
I could use some advice before diving into the fusebox in my w108, 72 280SE 4.5. I plugged in a cigarette lighter power adapter after starting the car this AM....
They are a Ceramic fuse and the same as W123 126 cars etc. You may find the cigarette lighter feed wire has become unscrewed . Remove the glove box liner and...
I think that you may have missed the other symptoms - horn and radio out. I found the #2 fuse was blown, so that explains the horn and cigar(ette) lighter, at...
Hi yes it is.It's also one of the less common short fuses which you have to order from your MB dealer. No one else has them. It sounds like they used the hot...
If you find that fuse, let me know I was unable to locate one and I have cultivated some pretty good parts sources over the years. Be sure in any case that you...
Ron, Can you clarify what you mean by "yes it is"? Did you mean that my fuse is a 25A fuse, despite the color? I guess the real question is - what fuse...
Yes,they are 25 amp and yes they are the correct length for that position. Those are not spacers ,but terminals so lower rated fuses cannot mistakenly be put...
You can temporarily repair the fuse by soldering 25A fuse wire across the fuse. Hein. ... From: Ron Bunting To: mercedesw108@yahoogroups.com Sent: 26 May 2009...
Ron, Many thanks for your help in the matter. The MB Classic Center had them in stock (had about 400 of them), and they're $1.50 each, plus a few bucks for...
Hi guys just been driving my W108 the one I bought in the US, I was out there last week and it was a joy to drive over 500 miles.. But I noted that the dash...
The classic center service is probably second to none when dealing with older cars. Tom Hanson there is a W180 ( ponton model) expert who can quote any part or...
Dash lights are controlled by the rheostat on the rear of the cluster. On a W108 it’s an easy matter to remove the cluster by sliding your hand up under the...
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