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#92
Mechanicals / Re: I had my suspension rebuil...
Last post by SteveDuNord - 19 November 2023, 05:05 AMHi, DS.
As someone pointed out to me after buying my W116 - you bought a hobby, not a car.
It's all part of the 'fun'.
These cars have lasted 50 years so I would not be concerned about longevity. Our job is to keep them on the road before we pass them on to the next owners.
Are you experiencing an engine oil leak? Be specific and I'm sure there will be plenty of help and advice on hand.
As someone pointed out to me after buying my W116 - you bought a hobby, not a car.
It's all part of the 'fun'.
These cars have lasted 50 years so I would not be concerned about longevity. Our job is to keep them on the road before we pass them on to the next owners.
Are you experiencing an engine oil leak? Be specific and I'm sure there will be plenty of help and advice on hand.
#93
Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Antenna grommets!
Last post by SteveDuNord - 19 November 2023, 04:58 AMQuote from: w116john on 18 November 2023, 06:18 AMhi
fwiw, i put that hirshmam 2050 auta on my last car and i found that the chrome bezel deteriorated within a year, the car was out in all weathers though. i was dissapointed, wonder if you could protect it some how.
apart from that it worked great.
That's a great point. I'm going to paste wax it periodically. Being such a small part it won't be any bother.
I don't garage my car and am planning on replacing the front bumper and grill at some point. Maybe all the chrome. After that outlay you can bet I'll be fighting the good fight against the Irish weather! Waxing and polishing on the driveway like that old man you used to see.
Wait, I am that old man now.
#94
Mechanicals / I had my suspension rebuild
Last post by Ds58 - 19 November 2023, 02:42 AMHi there
Hope you guys doing well
I had my suspension rebuild and did the oil tank plus the valve
So full system
I have been using the car often
And it's parked indoors
How long should I expect it to last
I already have leaks and issues
I think it's just a year and half years ago
I'm really disappointed
It was sent to germany supposedly
Via a garage in Dubai where I'm based
As you know it's not a small amount
I would like please to have some input
Thank you
Hope you guys doing well
I had my suspension rebuild and did the oil tank plus the valve
So full system
I have been using the car often
And it's parked indoors
How long should I expect it to last
I already have leaks and issues
I think it's just a year and half years ago
I'm really disappointed
It was sent to germany supposedly
Via a garage in Dubai where I'm based
As you know it's not a small amount
I would like please to have some input
Thank you
#95
Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Antenna grommets!
Last post by w116john - 18 November 2023, 06:18 AMhi
fwiw, i put that hirshmam 2050 auta on my last car and i found that the chrome bezel deteriorated within a year, the car was out in all weathers though. i was dissapointed, wonder if you could protect it some how.
apart from that it worked great.
fwiw, i put that hirshmam 2050 auta on my last car and i found that the chrome bezel deteriorated within a year, the car was out in all weathers though. i was dissapointed, wonder if you could protect it some how.
apart from that it worked great.
#96
Mechanicals / Re: Restoration of 6.9 #496
Last post by daantjie - 18 November 2023, 01:48 AMAny update on this caper?
#97
Mechanicals / Re: What is this part?
Last post by Agthomas2 - 17 November 2023, 04:30 PMIt sits on the radiator support by the charcoal tank.
#98
Mechanicals / Re: What is this part?
Last post by Agthomas2 - 17 November 2023, 04:29 PMIt has a few open nipples, am I missing lines? Should they be capped?
#99
Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Foam mat under front hood
Last post by SteveDuNord - 17 November 2023, 10:56 AMI've got a Febi in the garage and if I can get a decade out of it I'll be delighted!
#100
Interiors & Exteriors / Re: Antenna grommets!
Last post by rumb - 17 November 2023, 10:23 AMProbably your best bet. Rechroming a few parts and never finding the proper gaskets unfortunately drives the decision that way, especially because your original is long gone already.