Hi everyone, I have been a member of this group for quite some time but only now have I got myself a W108 to keep my W116 company! I look forward to being an...
Hello, I've got a 73 280SEL that needs someone who can take care of it. It runs and drives but has some damage and other problems. I listed it on eBay last...
nice ro receive your message. i have a w140 in taiwan. keep in touch. KC ... From: Martin <mjmurray@...> To: mercedesw108@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday,...
That's one of the best they ever made..that's the first one I ever bought...I put 400,000 miles on it before I rebuilt the engine..I would love to have...
... Hi Martin. I don't remember exactly how they're held on but I seem to remember some clips ( imagine a very long and very flat S ) which go between the trim...
Hi everyone, I intend to start 'playing' with my new toy and would like to know how much oil goes into the M130 motor? Before I change the oil I need to get...
Hello everyone, Does anyone have a source or can advise on where is the best place (in US) to obtain a replacement exhaust manifold for a 280SE (6 cyl) The...
Are you looking for a new or used item? If used, check http://car-part.com Before you do that, try drilling the bolt out first. I had some rusty bolts snap on...
i have a 70' 280SEL sitting in my yard, I think the manifold is fine. I am in DC. come and get it. Is pulling a manifold a tough job? i have never done it...
I've inherited this Official Mercedes Workshop Manual (1959-1967) from a friend whose father has passed away. The manual is in excellent condition and has...
I need to replace my turn indicator switch on Kaiser 2. Rusty has one in stock but I cannot find any book on how replace the thing and I need some help gang....
I've seen this done on a more modern car (my W210) the steering wheel has to come off to get to it on that car. I am currently in Texas but have the W108...
I have seen it done on a 600 Grosser, and again, steering wheel has to come off. More than that, I can't tell you. Clifford T. Floeck, III Abilene, TX 1972...
Hi Does anybody know of a good parts supplier, preferably in the English speaking world. Rusty and co does not ship internationally anymore. Regards Hein....
You can try Randy Steele on http://epsparts.com He always goes the extra mile. ... From: spikemcl99 To: mercedesw108@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, January 15,...
Does it have a manual fuel injection pump? Carol MacLeod ... From: mercedesw108@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mercedesw108@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of spikemcl99 ...
Thanks, will try them. ... From: Ali Al-Abbasi To: mercedesw108@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 12:58 AM Subject: Re: [mercedesw108] Re: parts...
Ok, I finally replaced my leaking oil cooler with another preowned one. during the process I pulled the whole radiator, and drained several hoses, the...
Thanks Al, you always have good advice. Can you tell me where I can purchase this workshop manual CD? I can take this to the dealer but what fun is that!!!!! ...
Bob You can purchase it from the http://www.mbusa.com/heritage/index.do website From the pull down menu called classic center, select technical literature and...
It is NOT difficult to remove a steering wheel. At least attempt it. I would have liked to purchase a CD as well, unfortunately they don't ship international. ...
I've known a fellow that virtually always buy an auto secondhand car, drive it for a week and then change it to manual. (which not really a big job: change the...
Hi all Mercedes sold many, many 280SE's in manual guise in Southern Africa in the late 60' and early 70's. My dad had one of the last of the 108's bought in...