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#91
Mechanicals / Re: 3rd Pedal
Last post by JeffCullen - 27 May 2023, 09:59 AMGreat project! I love the 722.1 and think it suits the car, but an extra ratio would be nice for highway runs. I haven't driven a car with a 617.95x and a manual, but on the 115 four cylinder diesels it's remarkable how much quicker a four-speed manual feels compared to an automatic.
Curious to hear what you think of that Timevalve exhaust as well -- particularly the sound.
Curious to hear what you think of that Timevalve exhaust as well -- particularly the sound.
#92
Test Drive / Re: W116 Facebook groups
Last post by mrkozzy - 27 May 2023, 09:59 AMIronically I had to travel overseas to discover the "Mercedes 116 Australia" Facebook, altho until recently I have avoided social media, so that would explain it.
There seem to be some new "contacts" and such & I've also discovered (better late than never) the "W116" group, "Mercedes Benz W116" group, "Mercedes-Benz W116 S-Class owners" group, "Mercedes Classic W116 Club" group, "Mercedes W116 Forum" group, "The Old Merc W116" group.
Now my phone doesn't stop "pinging" with updates from people, just doing their stuff.
I agree with Raueda, most are just showing pictures of their respective machines in whatever region of the world they are in.
There is however some interesting reading from time to time, but I find the "Mercedes 116 Australia" the most relevant to me.
I cannot however find ANY site that has the knowledge base of this forum (W116.org)
with either technical information or members knowledge.
Today I've put ALL my Facebook Groups onto SILENT in my phone and refer to them only when I'm scrolling through the net in the evening sometimes.
The phone I an carrying is back to normal and noticeably quieter!!!!!
Do I really "need" the Facebook groups in my life? The Jury is still out
Do I feel better informed about anything to do with my W116? Not sure, however there are some interesting people to occasionally chat with along the way.
There seem to be some new "contacts" and such & I've also discovered (better late than never) the "W116" group, "Mercedes Benz W116" group, "Mercedes-Benz W116 S-Class owners" group, "Mercedes Classic W116 Club" group, "Mercedes W116 Forum" group, "The Old Merc W116" group.
Now my phone doesn't stop "pinging" with updates from people, just doing their stuff.
I agree with Raueda, most are just showing pictures of their respective machines in whatever region of the world they are in.
There is however some interesting reading from time to time, but I find the "Mercedes 116 Australia" the most relevant to me.
I cannot however find ANY site that has the knowledge base of this forum (W116.org)
with either technical information or members knowledge.
Today I've put ALL my Facebook Groups onto SILENT in my phone and refer to them only when I'm scrolling through the net in the evening sometimes.
The phone I an carrying is back to normal and noticeably quieter!!!!!
Do I really "need" the Facebook groups in my life? The Jury is still out
Do I feel better informed about anything to do with my W116? Not sure, however there are some interesting people to occasionally chat with along the way.
#93
Test Drive / Re: W116 Facebook groups
Last post by BMA - 27 May 2023, 01:06 AMI am in 7 Facebook W116 groups (two are 6.9 groups). I like it. Rather few wrench spinner there, so tipps for DIY work is much more in the forums, and this here seems to be the best in the world! 
....But it is pretty good to built up contacts, to see some nice W116 pics and getting parts. But not every dealer there is likely trustable! Just recently I found out in one of these groups that a German W116 Club does exist. Roughly 110 Members, having a club magazine, two meetings per year, only 50,- € annual membership and very nice people. ....Years ago we had in Germany a W116 Forum, but it was closed! :-(......now the W116 is a sub chapter/ forum in the pretty big 107 Forum in Germany. But very low activities there in comparison to this forum here! Regards, Björn.....PS: The W126 community in Germany is huge, W116 seems to have a niche existence.
....But it is pretty good to built up contacts, to see some nice W116 pics and getting parts. But not every dealer there is likely trustable! Just recently I found out in one of these groups that a German W116 Club does exist. Roughly 110 Members, having a club magazine, two meetings per year, only 50,- € annual membership and very nice people. ....Years ago we had in Germany a W116 Forum, but it was closed! :-(......now the W116 is a sub chapter/ forum in the pretty big 107 Forum in Germany. But very low activities there in comparison to this forum here! Regards, Björn.....PS: The W126 community in Germany is huge, W116 seems to have a niche existence. #94
Mechanicals / Re: Ac drawing in a lot of amp...
Last post by Sa_nyo - 26 May 2023, 09:10 PMHello everyone so apologies for no response I was waiting to see how everything would play out after adjusting the idle. But I am still having problems, pretty sure it might be the blower motor going bad cause I only have the losing power issue when it is on. Plus when it is on my lights go really dim and the tachometer drops to 5000 rpm, but when I turn it off lights go bright and the tachometer jumps back to where it should be. Also battery light does not turn on at all when this is happening. Here is a video to show what's happening.
#95
Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Reupholstering, a couple q...
Last post by rumb - 26 May 2023, 09:06 AMThe tv shows where I have seen steaming they are doing the outside to help get it on and after to even things out. They often put very thin plastic sheet over cushions to slide leather over snd pull the plastic out once it is on.
The back seat covers are very easy, no tools required. The fronts may be worth a pro. I bought a front seat cover w126 from a fleabay and had shop install. They actyally tore a piexe but easily sewed in a repair.
The back seat covers are very easy, no tools required. The fronts may be worth a pro. I bought a front seat cover w126 from a fleabay and had shop install. They actyally tore a piexe but easily sewed in a repair.
#96
Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Reupholstering, a couple q...
Last post by raueda1 - 26 May 2023, 06:24 AMQuote from: orientrot on 24 May 2023, 07:43 PMFitting leather covers can be a bit more finnicky than fitting MBTex, a good upholstery shop will use steam and heat to stretch the leather to get aftermarket covers to fit more optimally and remove wrinkles.Great info on steaming, thanks. I had no idea. I'm guessing that they steam the inside of the cover to make it stretchier and then it shrinks as it dries. I have a small, easily controlled steam cleaner that could certainly do this. Any thoughts or caveats on how I could screw it up?
I have a set of lumbar pillows, I'll get some pictures and dimensions when I get a chance
Lumbar pix would be great! If you want to sell your pillows I'd certainly be interested (PM me). Cheers,
#97
Test Drive / Re: Australian 6.9 sales
Last post by 6.9original - 25 May 2023, 04:09 PMThe car trade ... full of 100% fine upstanding citizens. Why do they bother to blur the number plate, when they're non-transferable club plates, but forget two pics? Knuckleheads.
#98
Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Best option to spray cavit...
Last post by rumb - 25 May 2023, 07:56 AMThere is a plug at the front and rear of each rocker panel accessable from the wheel arch. If you remove the plastic door sill plates you will find about a dozen plug holes there under the carpet and padding. Use a lot of compressed air to blow any loose dirt out. New plugs are available if needed.
Prior to wax you shppould also spray a rust convertor in there. A boroscope would be handy to look around. There are some decent inexpensive ones available the hook up to your phone. I recently saw photos from a better handheld unit that had amazing pictures, it was @$300 I think.
Prior to wax you shppould also spray a rust convertor in there. A boroscope would be handy to look around. There are some decent inexpensive ones available the hook up to your phone. I recently saw photos from a better handheld unit that had amazing pictures, it was @$300 I think.
#99
Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Reupholstering, a couple q...
Last post by orientrot - 24 May 2023, 07:43 PMFitting leather covers can be a bit more finnicky than fitting MBTex, a good upholstery shop will use steam and heat to stretch the leather to get aftermarket covers to fit more optimally and remove wrinkles.
I have a set of lumbar pillows, I'll get some pictures and dimensions when I get a chance
I have a set of lumbar pillows, I'll get some pictures and dimensions when I get a chance
#100
Interiors & Exteriors / Best option to spray cavity wa...
Last post by Gpapaniko - 24 May 2023, 07:39 PMHi All, any advice or insight on how best to access the sills in order to respray both floor sills with a new batch of cavity wax. While there is a little bit of rust evident at the end of the sills (in the rear wheel arch), a good coat of cavity wax in the sills should halt any further deterioration. There appears to be sill plugs at the end of the sills and the underside and was hoping if any in the forums had undertaken this protection method in the past and the best way to access the sills to provide this treatment. Cheers