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#71

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

Last post by smarto - 06 May 2026, 05:54 PM

I have a bunch of original NOS filters here. Bosch, Mann and others. What car?>

w116, 280S, carburated

#72

Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Off to the body shop

Last post by ramiro - 06 May 2026, 03:35 AM

First i thought somebody pictured my car   , my other 6.9 looks nearly the same right now , but after 1 week of sanding i slowly have enough of it  .

#73

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

Last post by floyd111 - 05 May 2026, 05:32 PM

I have a bunch of original NOS filters here. Bosch, Mann and others. What car?>

#74

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

Last post by ptashek - 05 May 2026, 04:07 PM

Try searching for Mann part number "C 54 121" as well, that's the OEM part. The bad news is that it's been discontinued almost 20 years ago :/

#75

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

Last post by daantjie - 05 May 2026, 02:57 PM

Looks like Benz part number 001 094 69 04? Probably discontinued from Mercedes but you should be able to source aftermarket like Hengst brand?

#76

Mechanicals / Can't find the right air filte...

Last post by smarto - 05 May 2026, 10:45 AM

Hello,
recently I've been browsing the internet to find an air filter to replace the old one but for the love of me, I can't find it anywhere else.

https://imgur.com/a/UwU85Rk  This is my air filter right now, it reads "Vaico 30 0807". I'm guessing there just aren't any in my country. Where can I get one?

#77

Mechanicals / Re: Need a new U Joint on prop...

Last post by PradoTDI - 04 May 2026, 10:52 PM

I had a similar experience with my SEL, had a vibration show up last summer so this spring I replaced the Giubos and the center support bearing. Most of the vibration went away but there is still some at ~40-45mph and again at ~80-90mph, the driveshaft u-joint had a definite stiff spot in it on both axes, so I suspect that is the problem. Don't really want to pull it again but it needs to be done.

#78

Test Drive / Re: New W116 Owner

Last post by PradoTDI - 04 May 2026, 10:13 PM

Gave the car a bath, vacuumed the interior and wiped down all the hard surfaces. Despite the aging paint job it still shines up pretty nicely. Unfortunately with fuel prices on the rise again I won't be driving it as much this summer, but in the week I've had it back on the road I've completely fallen in love with it again.

#79

Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Off to the body shop

Last post by PradoTDI - 04 May 2026, 10:10 PM

Looking good! I desperately wish I could do the same to mine, the 44-year old repaint is showing its age.

#80

Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Door Thunk

Last post by raueda1 - 04 May 2026, 06:02 PM

Hahaha, and I'll bet mine are even thunkier still!