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#21

Shop / Re: Looking for Fiber Optic Wi...

Last post by nathan - 27 May 2026, 08:21 AM

If 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?

#22

Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Window straining after doo...

Last post by ptashek - 27 May 2026, 05:12 AM

I 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.

#23

The ORG / Re: GTA/Ontario Canada Members...

Last post by daantjie - 26 May 2026, 11:38 PM

Classic 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.

#24

The ORG / GTA/Ontario Canada Members?

Last post by Liam - 26 May 2026, 08:03 PM

Hello 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 🍻

#25

Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Window straining after doo...

Last post by daantjie - 26 May 2026, 07:28 PM

Yup silicone spray is the bomb.  I use cheapo WD40 silicone spray and it works great.  Also a big fan of silicone lubes for heavier applications.  Love Permatex brand. Their stuff is top notch.

#26

Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Window straining after doo...

Last post by raueda1 - 26 May 2026, 08:23 AM

Ticket closed.  Silicone spray worked wonders.  I need to overcome my aversion to sprays.  Cheers,

#27

Interiors & Exteriors / Window straining after door wo...

Last post by raueda1 - 25 May 2026, 07:39 PM

Front right door. I replaced some chrome trim and the "brush" on outer side of the window.  The old one was cracked and collapsed.  Now, of course, the added friction has slowed the window significantly and it won't close completely.  It stalls at about the last 4cm. It's not clear that there's some adjustment, but someone may know better?  Try silicone on the window? Other thoughts?  Thanks and cheers,

Edit: there is a small amount of wiggle of the window in it's track.   I never bothered to try to get it adjusted perfectly.  Might doing so reduce friction?

#28

Test Drive / Re: Verification of an origina...

Last post by nathan - 25 May 2026, 06:58 AM

That is indeed a bizarre one and as noted, just a 450sel by the firewall number.  I would think it's unlikely it was stamped incorrectly as not just the model is wrong, but the production number.  I would also think it's unlikely someone swapped the firewall part.  BUT, to install full hydro and the 6.9 engine in a standard 116 would be a frightening task.  Overall thinks look quite close, but as noted, that hydro lever in the cabin is definitely well off position.  Very strange and would be interesting to know more.  It's hard to be definitive with a few pictures only.  Good luck with your search

#29

Mechanicals / Re: Can't find the right air f...

Last post by smarto - 22 May 2026, 06:48 PM

do you ship abroad?

#30

Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Off to the body shop

Last post by Eyeman - 20 May 2026, 05:57 PM

Congrats!  A lot more than a bit better.