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#11
Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Window straining after doo...
Last post by raueda1 - 31 May 2026, 08:03 PMThanks all. I'm happy to say that it's now all fixed up and working better than ever. 
#12
Shop / Re: part/grommet search 116988...
Last post by daantjie - 31 May 2026, 05:42 PMI see a 123 number pop up, not sure if it'll work though. Do you have the dims perhaps?
Number 123 997 03 81, maybe these are the ones you already tried?
Number 123 997 03 81, maybe these are the ones you already tried?
#13
Shop / part/grommet search 1169880978
Last post by Jed - 31 May 2026, 09:28 AMHi
Wondering if anyone has a source for the very specific grommet that fits the trunk mounted emblems. Specifically the "6.9" emblem and I suspect also the "450SEL" emblem. The ususals send out a grommet that is too small and will not fit the pegs on the emblems. See picture below please. thanks!
1169880978
Wondering if anyone has a source for the very specific grommet that fits the trunk mounted emblems. Specifically the "6.9" emblem and I suspect also the "450SEL" emblem. The ususals send out a grommet that is too small and will not fit the pegs on the emblems. See picture below please. thanks!
1169880978
#14
Mechanicals / Re: What have you done for you...
Last post by raueda1 - 29 May 2026, 05:00 PMFinally finished a couple annoying yet gratifying fixes:
Last but not least, I'm expecting a tax refund. That will cover upholstery replacement alter this summer! Cheers,
- Replaced a strip of damaged window chrome. Big improvement! Now all my door trim is all-but-perfect! But that lead to...
- Replacing the driver door window regulator. Ugh. I had to drill the door holes to get the motor out, but it was all surprisingly smooth.
So now the window doesn't tilt in the track and goes all the way down. I also replaced the outer weather seal. I did this on the other side too and was surprised to find that wind noise was reduced a little.
Last but not least, I'm expecting a tax refund. That will cover upholstery replacement alter this summer! Cheers,
#15
Mechanicals / Re: What have you done for you...
Last post by johnnyw116 - 28 May 2026, 05:17 AMI bought an extra set of valve covers to refurbish for my 350SE and i am quite pleased with the result , the valve cover sticker i bought at Oldtimer-ersatzteile24.DE and they sell more nice parts for the older Mercedes models , the next thing on the to-do list is the airfilter housing and a few other parts in the engine bay
#16
Test Drive / Re: New W116 Owner
Last post by PradoTDI - 28 May 2026, 12:41 AMI haven't been driving the 450SEL nearly as much this year as I did last year, the price of fuel has relegated it to weekend use while my VW TDI has taken over daily duties. Finally got around to replacing the RH side tie rod, the original one was badly worn and made nasty popping noises at low speeds. Just need to make an appointment to get it aligned now.
When diagnosing the power steering leak this spring I noticed that the reservoir cap had completely lost its gasket, so I cut a makeshift one out of a sheet of paper gasket material. Over 500 miles later and the fluid level hasn't dropped, looks like that was the bulk of the leak.
When diagnosing the power steering leak this spring I noticed that the reservoir cap had completely lost its gasket, so I cut a makeshift one out of a sheet of paper gasket material. Over 500 miles later and the fluid level hasn't dropped, looks like that was the bulk of the leak.
#17
Shop / Re: Looking for Fiber Optic Wi...
Last post by nathan - 27 May 2026, 08:21 AMIf you cant find a local wreck mate, you could consider buying some hobby plastic optical fibre perhaps? I think you can cut this stuff to length and imagine it works better than 50 year old used versions?
#18
Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Window straining after doo...
Last post by ptashek - 27 May 2026, 05:12 AMI find PTFE sprays generally do a better job of not attracting dirt/grime as they dry to leave a powder residue. Some use a liquid carrier though, so worth checking first.
#19
The ORG / Re: GTA/Ontario Canada Members...
Last post by daantjie - 26 May 2026, 11:38 PMClassic Benzes are unfortunately thin on the ground here in the Great White North. Our climate is of course not kind to 70's steel and for most folks a Benz was a far reach in the land of prairie land yachts like Buicks and such. The Boomer Canadians would much rather have bought Yankee steel such as a Cadillac if they had made it and had to keep up with the Jones'.
All this to say you'll likely not find any appreciable number of 116's I would think. Maybe better luck on the 107 and 123 and also 126.
All this to say you'll likely not find any appreciable number of 116's I would think. Maybe better luck on the 107 and 123 and also 126.
#20
The ORG / GTA/Ontario Canada Members?
Last post by Liam - 26 May 2026, 08:03 PMHello Everyone!
Always a pleasure to read this forum.
I was wondering if there are was anyone else in southern Ontario that would be interested in a meet up? I've only ever seen 1 other W116 other than my own.
I'm a member of the Mercedes Benz Club of Canada and we host a lot of great classic MB focused events, I would love to meet some other W116 owners at one of our events.
Cheers 🍻
Always a pleasure to read this forum.
I was wondering if there are was anyone else in southern Ontario that would be interested in a meet up? I've only ever seen 1 other W116 other than my own.
I'm a member of the Mercedes Benz Club of Canada and we host a lot of great classic MB focused events, I would love to meet some other W116 owners at one of our events.
Cheers 🍻