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Feb 16, 2008 17:01:18 GMT
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Still loving the Merc although I was just pratting about with it today when I discovered that the LH rear carpet was absolutely soaking! Not sure how or why - perhaps related to the fact that the previous owner had steam-cleaned the interior. I wonder just what he meant by that... I do know that the sunroof drainage channels were clogged and the rear screen seal was also pretty shoddy before I got the sealant out so there are any number of possible reasons!  ^^ That's one soggy carpet. Has been dripping non-stop for ooh, about two hours now! No wonder the car steams up so easily... Oh well. Cleaned both the cars anyway.  |
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Feb 16, 2008 22:29:47 GMT
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the..........beigeness...................................is.........................................overpowering
old barges should be mandatory ;D
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Feb 16, 2008 23:49:56 GMT
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Look out for the sound deadening in the footwells soaking up the water... mine did (even though I'd cured the leaks) and ended up cutting out loads of grot in the bulkhead  . The water seemed to collect in the back footwells even though the leaks were at the front... bizarre! ;D |
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Feb 17, 2008 10:25:46 GMT
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The footwells in the back certainly contain soggy sound deadening - good drying weather though! I'd better go and open the windows...
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Feb 17, 2008 12:41:19 GMT
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I've dried stuff before by leaving it running with the heater on full heat into the footwells and the windows open 20mm all round to let the steam out. Looks great though DW, One of these is high on my shopping list for the next daily.
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Feb 17, 2008 14:02:42 GMT
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Thanks. Leaving it to the power of the sun today - plenty of it! Neighbours would soon get fed up with the constant rattle if I left it running...
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Feb 18, 2008 17:27:11 GMT
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T'was proper cold this morning! This shot was actually taken 10 miles into my commute.  |
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Feb 18, 2008 18:00:16 GMT
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That's a great pic! Reminds me of the DeLorean in Back To The Future! ;D ;D
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Feb 18, 2008 18:52:07 GMT
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It's a bit like that, but 88bhp instead of 88mph! ;D
I feel like I've gone back in time when I drive it too. Just need the darned cassette player to work!
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I passed up the oppurtunity to buy one of these fine machines. It was a similar colour, more of a deeper yellow/beige/light brown colour with the same twin circle headlights. It was a '77 I think. It was extremely slow, and the steering was sloppier than paris hilton's c**t and I (now regretfully) passed at buying it. In the end it sold for NZ$1400 (about UK 450 pounds). *edit* found a pic of it:  |
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Feb 20, 2008 10:42:28 GMT
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Yup, that sounds like my steering! Mine isn't that slow though. For only 88bhp in such a big car, it'll take off with surprising pace.
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Feb 20, 2008 13:01:02 GMT
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id take a look at your rear door seals too, thats what mine was in the w115, and they're the same type of seal. they worked fine when just driving, it was when i washed it the carpets got soaked. my solution? never wash it again  |
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Feb 20, 2008 13:12:19 GMT
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There's an adjuster on the steering box to take up the slack - it's a common thing on old Benzies. Never had to do it myself so can't tell you the procedure but a quick Google should find a "how to"  |
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Feb 20, 2008 13:20:43 GMT
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There's an adjuster on the steering box to take up the slack - it's a common thing on old Benzies. Never had to do it myself so can't tell you the procedure but a quick Google should find a "how to" There´s an allen key on the top of the steering box, secured by a 19mm nut. Slacken the nut and turn the allen key out, as soon as you notice more resistance in the steering, turn it back in a bit and tighten up the nut. Worked for me, and it´s the same principle for the W115 ;D |
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Feb 20, 2008 13:23:55 GMT
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Feb 20, 2008 13:27:50 GMT
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Tried that Dave but there's still play. It's had three quarters of a turn which seems quite a lot. I'm reluctant to go too far in case it starts binding at the extremes but perhaps I need another go. It's certainly better now.
By the way, just to focus on what Dave said, it's ANTI-CLOCKWISE to tighten which just feels wrong! I think the garage who did the service got confused by this as they claimed that the adjuster nut was just for the column tension or some other such bull.
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Feb 20, 2008 13:35:27 GMT
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You´re right Ian, anticlockwise.
A lot of so called experts get it wrong.....
Jack the front end up and have someone turn the steering wheel left and right (with the engine running) maybe the play is not in the steering but in the track ends/joints.
Is there enough oil in?
Wheelbearings slack?
Tyre pressures ok up front?
You can turn the allen key until it starts binding, if memory serves me right, you´ve got about 4 complete turns in max.
....so 3/4´s is not too much (especially as most garages adjust them wrong anyway!!)
9 times out of 10 you can get away with adjusting them!!
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Last Edit: Feb 20, 2008 13:40:14 GMT by Oldbus
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Feb 20, 2008 14:26:33 GMT
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I have a w123 coupe .Ive read that the steering 'vagueness' cant be completely removed . After re- siting my rear shocks,when I fitted my bags,the steering wandered a little less.,so I guess its a combination of things causing the problem....just my 2p............
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Last Edit: Feb 20, 2008 14:27:22 GMT by rod
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Feb 20, 2008 17:05:13 GMT
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I've also heard that fitting new rubber mounts/bushes on the steering assembly car make things better. Again, I've had no cause to do any work on the steering so I've not got any first-hand knowledge.
I must try to find a workshop manual...
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Feb 20, 2008 19:09:38 GMT
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I have a w123 coupe .Ive read that the steering 'vagueness' cant be completely removed . After re- siting my rear shocks,when I fitted my bags,the steering wandered a little less.,so I guess its a combination of things causing the problem....just my 2p............ You hear a lot of "well mate they all are like that" but it´s just not true. These Mercs are one of the best cars ever made, they were built by engineers and not accountants and they are definately not all like that!! You´re probably right, and it´ll be a bit of everything.. play in the box, worn bushes, curse word tyres, etc. What they definately don´t like are 16" wide wheels on the front with anything bigger than 205´s on them. They look great but don´t look surprised when the steering or bearings start playing up... |
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. The water seemed to collect in the back footwells even though the leaks were at the front... bizarre! ;D
