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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
Experience in the area
Maintain, restore vintage Mercedes (W114/W115 /W107/W126)
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Ronnies Diesel Shack
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Vintage Forum Member on many List serves
Education/Credentials
College Graduate. Self proclaimed and taught Mercedes shade tree mechanic.
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Recent Answers from Ron
2009-11-15 1967 250sl auto on floor:
I am not sure I understand, but I will give it a shot. If you are talking about a guage that is in the dash ( as in actually in its own location) then it is press fitted with a rubber gasket. THey can
2009-11-11 rearwindow heating:
ah you would need to run wireing from fuse box, from a keyed 20A fuse ( comes on only when key is on) and run to after market switch that then powers the rear window element. It is really pretty
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
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