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I am embarassed to ask this, but what size license plate bolts does the 123 chassis use to secure the rear license plate? The car came with 2, I lost one by trying to size it up in the store, now I have one plate on the car (in a 2 plate state) and only one bolt holding that one on at that.
What are the pros and cons of using "Kleen Wheels" brake dust covers to minimize the accumulation of brake dust on the exterior of wheels? Do the dust covers significantly, dangerously, reduce the cooling air flow to the brakes?
I was trying to replace my hatch shocks and stripped what i thought was a torx head.
Any ideas on how to remove the stripped bolt? Do i have to replace it with the same style bolt or is something from the hardware store ok?
Thanks for any advice!
1984 300SD What is the horn on the passenger fender wall for? I had to remove the fuse to turn it off. Thank you.
My zebrano? dash wood that covers the climate control is warped, or cupped. I have the recommended adhesive, and it's worked great on some of the long rectangular pieces of dash trim. I was looking for some advice before I try oiling up the piece of trim and weighing it down with a stack of books.
Any ideas?
How is this removed? Special tool(s) required? I need to do some rust repair and it looks as if I can leave the rear window in place and just R and R the molding. Probably will have to buy new molding??
There isn't a glass shop here in Baja (Tijuana area) that I trust and I sure cannot afford to take it to the states.
Jim
My driver’s side hood at the hinge is slightly elevated above the fender. Is there an adjustment for this or is it fixed and thus requiring a hinge replacement? Thanks, Bill
I have a 1981 300SD. Fixed my A/C. Now all my A/C blows out the defroster. I noticed all modes are 80% out the defrost ducts. Where do I go next? Vacuum? Electrical? Any diagrams available for either?
I do show 15" vacuum at the source. Low I know... seems to be the shift diaphragm on the pump. It also takes about 10 seconds to shut down after key off.
What's next?
thanks,
Bob
My turn signals won't cancel for me on either a right or a left turn. I have a full head of gray hair and am trying to avoid the stereotype of "old man in old Mercedes driving down the road with the blinker on". ;-) Any suggestions?
Kent:
Just purchased a 1979 300SD with a great engine and body, but a trashed interior. Windows are not moving, switches for windows have been removed and just dangling (someone was obviously trying to diagnose the problem).
I have ordered your interior manuals about dashboards, etc. However, where can I find good replacement parts. Suggestions for sites? Also, how about exterior parts (i.e. like trim, etc.). Any suggestions on where to find those types of parts.
Also, do you have any guidance on troubleshooting the 116 windows?