Decided to take my '72 280 SE 4.5 for a somewhat longer trip - from Brooklyn to Vermont. For Independence Day. And things started with a bang... The tranny...
Perhaps a one of the pipes that transport the ATF to and from the radiator failed? ... From: jhlists To: mercedesw108@yahoogroups.com Sent: 03 July 2009 08:49...
I'd look for a broken pipe or hose too. When a seal goes it does it slowly over many miles and not all at once. If it breaks it doesn't drop fluid ,just stops...
And it was exactly a broken hose, now fixed. I want to give a HUGE shoutout to John Quay and Son - their outfit is called Auto III, in Brattleboro, VT, and...
Forgot to mention - John Quay diagnosed a problem from just listening to the car that my regular mechanic has never been able to solve. Then he solved it...
Hello, I have question about oil leaks. I have been talking to the classic center, they tell me it should be possible to stop ALL leaks under the car. My...
What engine and trans is it? There are only few places where serious leaks occur. The rest are fairly minor. The first step should be to get the car scrubbed...
I bought these seat covers from a fellow in Atlanta who bought them for a project that he abandoned. They are brand new but unfortunately have some slight...
Hallo I agree with Ron, all leaks are fixable. Some more difficult than other of course. A rear crankshaft seal replacement is a LOT of work (unless Ron can...
I have seen very few rear main seal leaks over the years, even my own 6.3 has 300,000 plus miles on it and it is still the original rear seal. The front seal...
Hi Ron Over here they atre too lazy to pull you over and check underneath the car, but one leak means a failed road worthy test. Another subject: is it worth...
5 degrees is the point at which a chain should be changed. If you line up the cam marks, then look at the crank to see where it lays ,it should be between 0...
I had mailed the list regarding my situation of how my 280SE 4.5 exsanguinated ATF in Brattleboro VT, and how I found a great mechanic there - John Quay and...
... I have learned from owning older Porsche's that a switch from dino oil to synthetic will give you leaks we none existed before. When I got my moms 380sl...
with my Porsche every says they leak and nothing you can do about it.. So I set about making a point about stopping the leaks.. Â and yes in time I worked out...
Hi When I said all leaks are stopable, I referred to MB W108. It is true that some cars always seems to leak oil. True or false, 1960's British cars (and...
What's the best oil to use in our W108's mine is a 280SE 71..  I could do with giving it some new lube and filter this weekend  any one know what to use.? ...
I use Castrol GTX 20W50 as me old man did before me when these cars were new(ish). ... From: Mark Collins To: mercedesw108@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, July...
Porsches unfortunately tend to squirm with old age so plenty of Hylomar on jointing surfaces seems to do the trick. Either that or just drive a Mercedes... J ...
Wow that binz,universal or whatever make wagon it is ,Is in great condition and very restorable. The Ponton is a very basic car and although the work can get...
Yeah, but would it pay to restore it? I'd imagine that the cost would be fairly significant. I was seeing daylight through the floorpans :( and the interior,...
Look for oil which has a Zinc type additive and 20W50 always seems to provide the best protection. There are companies who sell oil especaiily formulated for...
They have a frame chassis and the body is welded to this. It doesn't matter if the floors are rusted out, they are obtainable new from a few sources and are...
Hi everyone I'm restoring a 1967 250s that was converted to diesel in the 70s. Does anyone have a schematic for this car, and/or detail photos of engine bay...
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