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#91

Interiors & Exteriors / Chrome Resto

Last post by Collinc14 - 09 March 2023, 02:05 PM

Just thought i'd share my success with the method explained in the video below -->

It worked to bring back the shine and removed much, if not all, of the surface gunk. Of course it did nothing to help the pitting or the chrome fog on larger pieces but on smaller chrome items that you see and interact with everyday (interior bits, door handles, etc) this method worked great! See the side by side of my side mirror adjustment plates below -->

#92

Test Drive / Re: New Stainless Steel Euro B...

Last post by ptashek - 08 March 2023, 04:28 PM

If these also fit as the OEMs do, that's amazing indeed. Mine are triple plated and re-chromed, but a backup stainless set wouldn't hurt.

#93

Shop / Re: Injector insulators

Last post by ptashek - 08 March 2023, 04:25 PM

3d may be only way. Getting the material correct may be tricky.

I'm near certain the part in the pic is made from PEI (Polyetherimide) - it has a very distinct beeswax-like colour. The most common high temperature polymer used in automotive, outside of ABS+GF.

#94

Shop / Re: Injector insulators

Last post by ptashek - 08 March 2023, 04:19 PM

Can't be made from materials 3D printable at home. There's no printers that can reliably print PEI/Delrin/PEEK/Ultem. Too high temperature requirements.

You would need to find someone who can print this via laser sintering.

If I had the part I'd make the 3D model for you. Looks simple enough. Alas, I've no access to any D-jet parts.

#95

Shop / Re: Injector insulators

Last post by daantjie - 08 March 2023, 10:58 AM

Unfortunately we're going to see this more and more as demand dwindles.  Benz wants to make a dollar in a cent so better start hoarding parts if you plan on feeding and keeping a vintage Benz or any older car for that matter.

#96

Shop / Re: Injector insulators

Last post by rumb - 08 March 2023, 08:20 AM

I sent URO a request to make this part and they said tooling costs were too high to be profitable. <Mercexes probably decided the same thing? Or maybe they will make more sometime?>

3d may be only way. Getting the material correct may be tricky.

#97

Shop / Re: Injector insulators

Last post by Pete49 - 07 March 2023, 09:32 PM

With the advances in home 3D printing and the great filaments now available I wonder if someone could draw it up and print it? Still a lot of W116 D-jets out there.

#98

Shop / Re: Injector insulators

Last post by daantjie - 07 March 2023, 03:39 PM

Ebay?

#99

Shop / Injector insulators

Last post by UTn_boy - 07 March 2023, 07:34 AM

Do any of you have a set of the plastic injector insulators for the late D-Jetronic engines?  I need a set, but they're no longer available. The part number is 116-078-00-83.  It's the plastic insulator that is between the cylinder head and the injectors on the late D-Jetronic engines.  Thank you!  Picture attached for reference.   

#100

Mechanicals / Re: Just secured a 450 SEL 6.9...

Last post by nathan - 06 March 2023, 03:49 PM

There are no factory cases for the emergency blocks, the ones you have seen in the YouTube video were made by myfather in law who was a furniture trimmer.  I just wanted something to store the blocks in so they looked a bit tidier, and asked my father in law to make something up.  The cables was a ridiculous inflationary tale.  I bought mine from MB for (I kid you not) $15 each about 2005.  1-2 years later when I went to get a set for dad, they were about $250 each for some wild reason.  I have no idea what they are worth now but imagine they aren't cheap.