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#61

Mechanicals / Re: fuel pump

Last post by jorg - 21 November 2023, 02:31 AM

well I thought that too, starting on petrol, and after the engine is warm on lpg, but this one also starts on lpg.
I added pictures let me know where I should see the relay and the pump.

jorg

#62

Mechanicals / Re: I had my suspension rebuil...

Last post by Randys01 - 20 November 2023, 11:10 PM

Oh dear!...this sounds like a classic cock up.
Assuming the HPF PUMP was reconned and they did it properly, what's with the front struts leaking?...the pump itself leaking?...even the rear struts?.  there' no mention of them being reconned?. Whats going on here?
And of course, the mob has washed its hands of the job  .

God knows how Consumer Law works in the UAE but ordinarily you would have full recourse to the outfit that took your money...any subbing out to whoever is their problem. Get a local lawyer.

#63

Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Swapping out the dash

Last post by Randys01 - 20 November 2023, 11:00 PM

It will be reskinned in a near as possible match to the original.....now I'm not sure but I dont think MB tex is a "heat formable shrink" type of vinyl.
Certainly take this issue under advisement if anyone knows.

#64

Interiors & Exteriors / Re: placement of AC stickers

Last post by Jed - 20 November 2023, 10:36 PM

I will check #484 next time I am at the shop, likely tomorrow.Not sure if they are still there.

#65

Mechanicals / Re: Please critique this 6.9 f...

Last post by raueda1 - 20 November 2023, 09:31 PM

Beautiful!  Enjoy it.  Cheers,

#66

Mechanicals / Re: Please critique this 6.9 f...

Last post by Randys01 - 20 November 2023, 08:47 PM

Looks like a real beauty!! Congrats!

#67

Interiors & Exteriors / placement of AC stickers

Last post by rumb - 20 November 2023, 07:38 PM

Anyone have a photo of a 6.9 radiator support EURO showing location of the 2 AC stickers, also the 2 radiator/fan shroud stickers?

#68

Shop / Re: The day has come: Goldie i...

Last post by ptashek - 20 November 2023, 07:34 PM

Good luck. W116 prices are on the up and I hope that there's a match out there for somebody who'll truly appreciate the effort that has gone into your restoration.

I note that you got rid of the velour. You didn't fancy going for leather?

Thanks.

Not a huge fan of leather in cars. But, before deciding to sell, I had a plan to switch indeed.
If she doesn't sell, it might still happen.

#69

Mechanicals / Re: I had my suspension rebuil...

Last post by Ds58 - 20 November 2023, 06:39 PM

This was his reply

He isn't standing up for his work that he claims was done in Germany and I paid around 11 thousand US dollars for it ...



"I just had a conversation with the rebuilders and they refused any warranty more than 6 months. Also please be informed we have stopped our commercial business one year ago. We are only doing our in-house stock of cars. Please note someone has lifted the car with out locking the suspension. This can cause more damage. Regards"

Lifting the car without locking the suspension does not damage the suspension. While there is pressure remaining in the system the wheels will get "sucked up" as the valves detect the wheel drop and as if it's riding too high. Once reservoir pressure drops nothing further happens. After the engine is restarted and the car is back on its wheels the pressure will rebuild and the vehicle ride height is restored.

He is just making things up

Which is a shame tbh

But I guess that says a lot about him and his work and ethics

#70

Mechanicals / Re: I had my suspension rebuil...

Last post by adamb - 20 November 2023, 05:44 PM

This was his reply

He isn't standing up for his work that he claims was done in Germany and I paid around 11 thousand US dollars for it ...



"I just had a conversation with the rebuilders and they refused any warranty more than 6 months. Also please be informed we have stopped our commercial business one year ago. We are only doing our in-house stock of cars. Please note someone has lifted the car with out locking the suspension. This can cause more damage. Regards"

Lifting the car without locking the suspension does not damage the suspension. While there is pressure remaining in the system the wheels will get "sucked up" as the valves detect the wheel drop and as if it's riding too high. Once reservoir pressure drops nothing further happens. After the engine is restarted and the car is back on its wheels the pressure will rebuild and the vehicle ride height is restored.