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Jo Jesty U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.36 Clarity of Response 9.91 Timeliness 9.73 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 74	Most detailed about Austin Healeys but also MGs (A,B,C), old Minis, old Volvos: they share SU carbs, Lucas (Prince of Darkness!) ignition, Girling brakes & shocks. Some things shared with TRs too, but I don't know so much about them. Can advise the semi-neophyte on the basics of keeping things running, especially tuning ignition and carbs; but no rebuilding engines or transmissions; no frame or bodywork. General date range: late 50s to 70s (not so good about cars with emission controls, electronics). No valuation experience at all.
Richard Bober U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 9.92 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 49	I have extensive knowledge of the Hupp Motor Car Company and specifically, the Hupmobile Skylark. I also have a fair amount of knowledge and experience with the Graham Hollywood, which was virtually an identical car to the Hupp Skylark.
Dan Petchel U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 29	Vintage Porsche related question. What fit what. How to find hard to find parts.
Ron U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.90 Clarity of Response 9.91 Timeliness 9.98 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 412	I can answer questions on W114/ W115 /W(R)107/W123/W126 Mercedes models 1967-1985. I have rebuilt many of these cars and have problem solved many issues. I have access to much of the technical data and have deailed instructions on fixing the most common issues. Vintage US 1950-1989 and other foreign cars as well
Curt Fullom U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question	Knowledgeability N/A Clarity of Response N/A Timeliness N/A Politeness N/A Total Questions 16	I can answer questions on stanley steamers and other steam cars, including repairing and operating them. I can also help in assessing their value.
Bryan Pilati U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.75 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 28	I can help you with information on Datsun Z cars. I can help with other Z cars as well, but I know less about them.
Ace Mechanic, MT U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 10.0 Clarity of Response 10.0 Timeliness 10.0 Politeness 10.0 Total Questions 24	Post war Alfa-Romeo sold in the USA. 1958 on FIATs sold in the USA. Cannot answer questions on vehicles outside of the USA.

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2009-11-02 1983 Mercedes 380sl:

The ICU is really just a switchbox (think of a transistorized relay) that prolongs the life of your ignition points by sending the low voltage signal to them instead of the 12V that'd otherwise be used

2009-10-31 Replacing instrument cluster:

it is possible , but not advisable, I would just keep clear records of the replacement . Take a photo history just in case and just run your maintenance schedule based on the mileage on the new pod.

2009-10-31 1981 300D:

John The key is service history, if it is absent , I would avoid purchase unless a pre sale inspection can be done. YOu can usually have someone check the car for you. I can probably hook you up if

2009-10-27 Replacing instrument cluster:

the instrument clusters are press fit , best way is to remove lower panel to acess back of panel and push out. Sometimes you have to "release" the rubber seal around the cluster with a small very thin

2009-10-22 1980 240D:

sounds like your neutral safety switch on the tranny. Not to bad to replace. Is your mechanic familiar with MB's - if so he should know this is a common issue, pretty straight forward fix. SOme folks