Friday, October 12, 2018

Mercedes W123 and R107 OEM Glass Shortage

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Depending where you live, you are likely to need a windshield sooner or later. In the case of several Mercedes-Benz models, that can be a ch...
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Wednesday, October 3, 2018

Mercedes R107 — Points vs. Electronic Ignition

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While I am perhaps overly indebted to authenticity, there comes a point when modification is just worth it. Prime example, points ignition v...
Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Early 450SL/SLC Seat Adjustment Knob Removal

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Should it be necessary to remove the seat back adjusting knob from an early Mercedes R107 350SL, 450SL/SLC will require a bit more than just...
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Friday, July 20, 2018

W123 Mercedes VDO Tempomat Cruise Control Actuator Replacement

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The Mercedes-Benz VDO W123 Tempomat cruise control is now going on 42 years of service for the first years of production. Or perhaps it is n...
Tuesday, July 3, 2018

Mercedes R107 450SL Bumpers – U.S. Market Cars

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In the early 1970's the U.S. Department of Transportation required upgraded bumpers to accept a 5 mph "tap" without any signif...
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Sunday, June 17, 2018

W123 Valve Train Noise After Oil Change

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If you own a W123 Mercedes diesel and have heard what appears to be valve train clatter, ticking, clicking, tapping, your choice of words, i...
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Monday, May 7, 2018

Removing Mercedes R107 450SL Dashboard Vents

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After 43 years, the heat and A/C vents are filthy and not moving freely as they did from the factory. While the dashboard is out and being p...