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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 07-02-2009, 01:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,253
Posted By Loz
I am in Korat, North East Thailand. I had...

I am in Korat, North East Thailand.

I had the whole system checked and came back ok now. just those things I mentioned. I did the N/S but D/S is on the way.

got preoccupied with driving...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-29-2009, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,253
Posted By Loz
THanks guys... turns out it was a strut...

THanks guys...

turns out it was a strut type brace with double threaded caps and the internal threads were worn off completely so it was moving around...

Interesting that you mention power...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-04-2009, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,814
Posted By Loz
any clue as to how those adjustments are made...

any clue as to how those adjustments are made would be a great help. I suspect the spring is too long. But how do we adjust the "tow-in" problem? that sounds like the quest to tackle...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-04-2009, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,814
Posted By Loz
W108 Rear wheels point down and inwards...

ANy clues as to how I adjust the camber of the rear wheels. they point down and in so much so that they eat the outside edge of the tyres in no time!

I don't fully understand what I see in the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-04-2009, 09:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,253
Posted By Loz
Sorry I was not clear... The steering wheel...

Sorry I was not clear...

The steering wheel won't turn with the brakes applied. Its like braking pressure jams something in the steering set up...

trying to think of what forces could cause...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-03-2009, 07:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,253
Posted By Loz
Can't Steer When I brake!! W108 250 S

Yeah, as bad as it sounds my front end locks up when I brake at normal road speeds. the wheel just won't budge. I dowsed the linkages with chain lube for a motorbike and it eased up a lot but it came...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-18-2009, 07:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,453
Posted By Loz
Not the voice of w108 experience but with brakes...

Not the voice of w108 experience but with brakes I've used small vices or ajustable ratchet pliers to squeeze the piston in and never had any problems. mostly with bikes but with cars too.

I'm...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-28-2009, 04:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,132
Posted By Loz
sounds like a good chap. I rememeber in 2003...

sounds like a good chap.
I rememeber in 2003 having a crazy idea about putting NOS on my Lexus GS3000. Met some guys at a show who said they could do it in a day. They lived 340 miles away so I...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-24-2009, 05:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,339
Posted By Loz
Yes the SHifting rod from the column is gone. (I...

Yes the SHifting rod from the column is gone. (I didn't do this conversion, I aquired it like this)

The clattering is ONLY over bumps not at speed. Just when bounced of sharp bumps in the road.
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-23-2009, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,339
Posted By Loz
AH!!!!! What if I had columm shift but, it...

AH!!!!!

What if I had columm shift but, it has been converted to a floor shifter. WOULD REMOVING the column shifter create this clanking sound? and given that I don't have the shifter, any ideas...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-22-2009, 11:40 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,314
Posted By Loz
Or you could put the Nissan L28D six banger...

Or you could put the Nissan L28D six banger diesel in there with manual or Auto!

Peice of cake.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-22-2009, 02:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,339
Posted By Loz
rattle from the steering column ('67 250s)

anyone know what I can do to cure the clattering sound I get from my steering column over some (many) harsh bumps in the road?

Sounds like it is at the top of the column just behind the wheel....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-19-2009, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,523
Posted By Loz
I saw a lovely Orange and Black 220S last week....

I saw a lovely Orange and Black 220S last week. If I stop by again I'll photo it. It looked "factory" even though I doubt orange was ever available in the early '60's!

To each, their own.

Ps....
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-19-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,523
Posted By Loz
On the other hand... Would you enjoy the car...

On the other hand...

Would you enjoy the car more in two tone?

Is it currently sporting the factory finish paint or has it been redone? If the latter, No harm in going two tone during your...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-19-2009, 07:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 808
Posted By Loz
Ah, perhaps you missed my early thread where I...

Ah, perhaps you missed my early thread where I explained my Boot lock is FUBAR bigtime. I've over come that with a temporary fix (the type that become permenant over time....) and looking for a plan...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-18-2009, 11:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,923
Posted By Loz
As a European, I should like to point out that...

As a European, I should like to point out that the nickname "Europe's Taxi" was born from this model of car. As such, I would be highly suspect of the mileage.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-18-2009, 11:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 808
Posted By Loz
'67 250 S Glove box lock - Help

Any great ideas on how I can get into the glovebox if my only key does not turn in the lock?

The button is down almost flush with the housing now and I don't know how to open it.

should it...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-18-2009, 11:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,225
Posted By Loz
not that much of a job. Nissan L series is an...

not that much of a job. Nissan L series is an easier swap than 1 j 1g or 2j. 2js are pricey too and not worth it on this type of job. I had one in my GS300 Lexus and loved it, but that was a...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-17-2009, 02:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,225
Posted By Loz
It is dare I say, popular over here in thailand....

It is dare I say, popular over here in thailand. It is very "doable" and turbo or no turbo, it is a great engine!

I have a closer relative to the Merc six banger in mine. I have the L28D with...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-15-2009, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,186
Posted By Loz
know where I can get a fuse box diagram? I am...

know where I can get a fuse box diagram? I am going to clean them all but would be nice to know what they do, too!:confused:
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-15-2009, 12:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,186
Posted By Loz
That is a great start, thanks! I'll set to...

That is a great start, thanks!

I'll set to work on it after praying to the Golf Gods.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-14-2009, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,186
Posted By Loz
Power Window fixing flow chart?

If your windows don't budge at all. And I mean all four of them. What would your try and in what order?

Does a trouble shooting chart exist or can you build one on this thread and maybe make it...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-14-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,078
Posted By Loz
Nah, the bag is mine. And only half as old as the...

Nah, the bag is mine. And only half as old as the car.

Reckon these were built for golfers. it looks well in the carpark at my local course! (now that I don't have to put the bag on the back...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-13-2009, 11:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,751
Posted By Loz
Everyone Loves a happy ending! Great work...

Everyone Loves a happy ending!

Great work there, Chuck. I see you are a man of exacting standards. Please do not look too closely at my 250s:o
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-13-2009, 12:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,078
Posted By Loz
just got the boot open for the first time! Its...

just got the boot open for the first time! Its all coming together so nicely...
http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2821/3881/32051940033_large.jpg
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-13-2009, 12:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,085
Posted By Loz
Panic over!! I'm in!!! and fixed the latch...

Panic over!!

I'm in!!! and fixed the latch too... with a little misuse of the welding rod...http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/2821/3881/32051940033_medium.jpg
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-13-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,085
Posted By Loz
Jeez, I must be the worlds worst...

Jeez,

I must be the worlds worst locksmith. I have the hole. (as per pics) I have the welding rod. I can "feel" something latch-like moving against a spring but I can't get it to move enough to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-12-2009, 06:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,078
Posted By Loz
Further thoughts... Wouldn't a '67 model...

Further thoughts...

Wouldn't a '67 model 250S have the word "Oel" in English - "Oil" on the clocks?

I'm thinking now more likely that my car was GDM* Spec.

What say you?
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-12-2009, 06:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,085
Posted By Loz
THanks for the E mail. I will set about the lock...

THanks for the E mail. I will set about the lock tomorrow unless madness takes over and I buy a drill tonight!

Now, what made someone think I was in a hurry to find out how many bodies the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 01-11-2009, 10:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,085
Posted By Loz
ps. on drilling, would a coat hanger straightend...

ps. on drilling, would a coat hanger straightend out open the latch? Not sure where I'd get my hands on welding rods ;o?
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