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#71
Shop / Re: 6.9 UK model wanted
Last post by 6point9kenya - 12 March 2024, 09:02 AM
Yes Daniel,

I am well aware that it will be a little hard to find, but we're not in a hurry.
That's why I posted here!

Incidentally our 6.9 has had the suspension replaced by coil springs (before we bought it).
It works well and is well suited to occasional use...
#72
Mechanicals / Re: Help replacing front brake...
Last post by Randys01 - 11 March 2024, 11:36 PM
Assuming these are the correct pads, you could try just easing off the brake nipple and pushing the pistons back a  tad further.
Brakes may need bleeding but probably due for a flush.
#73
Mechanicals / Re: W116 280se slow
Last post by Randys01 - 11 March 2024, 11:32 PM
Gee you're swamped with replies?!!
It wont go past  80? 
Is the engine revving like hell or does the revs seem to be commensurate with road speed?
Does the engine rev freely  in neutral?
Not stuck in a lower gear?
Are you sure the hand brake has fully released?
""   "" sure the footbrakes are not jammed on?
#74
Shop / Re: 6.9 UK model wanted
Last post by daantjie - 11 March 2024, 03:07 PM
This will be a very tough task I'm afraid.  Not many RHD models were made and if you find one in the UK it's likely to have severe rust issues unfortunately
#75
The ORG / Spammers about.
Last post by daantjie - 11 March 2024, 09:09 AM
Watch out guys, I see spam posts again.  Report to Admin.
#76
Shop / 6.9 UK model wanted
Last post by 6point9kenya - 11 March 2024, 08:48 AM
I am happy to report that after a fuel distributor rebuild, the 6.9 is running better than ever in Nairobi.
Now I have a friend who is looking for a RHD 6.9 in good condition, in the U.K.
It will come to Kenya and join ours!
Please reach out if you are selling such a car or know of one.

Thank you.
#77
Shop / Re: Brand new genuine MB lower...
Last post by BCK1963 - 11 March 2024, 02:51 AM
PM sent, please reply to  cad69@gmx.ch.

     regards    Bernd
#78
Mechanicals / Re: Help replacing front brake...
Last post by Rolo - 10 March 2024, 06:23 PM
Good thought, but the spreader feels like it's bottoming the pistons.  The pistons and boots protrude about 2mm from being completely flush with the caliper.
#79
Mechanicals / Re: Help replacing front brake...
Last post by rumb - 10 March 2024, 05:15 PM
Perhaps put old pads back in and use a big screwdriver to lever each side to push piston in more?
#80
Mechanicals / Help replacing front brake pad...
Last post by Rolo - 10 March 2024, 03:18 PM
I'm stumped.  Short of grinding down new pads, I don't know what to do.  I used a caliper spreader and part of the piston with the rubber boot protrude and I can't get the new pads in.  I have both MB original equipment pads and Pagid aftermarket.  They are the same thickness.  I pull the caliper, used the spreader squarely position over the pistons, and it seems like both pistons are bottomed.  I need about 3 mm more clearance.

Any tips?  Thanks.