Of course, the 280SL (Happier) in the foreground has been around for a while, but check out the Mercedes on the lift and the one directly behind it. Both of these are pristine examples of very desirable models. The gold sedan is a 1972 300SEL 4.5 with 78,000 original miles.
Here is a copy of the email sent to us from the new owner:
There are a number of reasons for removing an engine from an old diesel: rebuilding, replacement, restoring, repairing and detailing. Feel free to print out this checklist and use it as a step-by-step guide anytime you plan to do the deed. CLICK ON READ MORE. Kent Bergsma
This week while working on “Fritz” (my 1980 280SE Euro W126), I started making a list of all the things I will need to fix or service on the car. As I looked at the list, I said to myself, “ I have seen this list many times before!” I thought the list would make a good video series. CLICK ON PICTURE TO READ MORE.
I must admit I have a soft spot for the old M116 and M117 Mercedes V8 engines. From a 3.5 liter when it was first introduced in Europe in the late 1960's, to a 5.6 liter at the end of production in 1991, the basic engine did not change all that much. I liken it to the German version of the Chevy 350 engine.
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Dear Mr. Bergsma,
Howdy Kaia,
I thought I would send you guys a few pictures of my black 1985 300SD. It is starting to come together.
The attached pic is of my Blue 116. Your manual helped me find a leaking seal between the master cylinder and booster which resulted in low vacuum.
