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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-06-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,323
Posted By n10
No worries! You have a good idea there but...

No worries!

You have a good idea there but honestly I think asking the seller to take it in town might be abit of a stretch. That's a lot of work for someone that might buy the car and is across...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-06-2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 10,323
Posted By n10
Hey Holou... Just a heads up from...

Hey Holou...

Just a heads up from Seattle...Port Townsend would be a chore to get a car from. Google map that area and you will see why :)
There are a few good older Benz mechanics around here...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-31-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,810
Posted By n10
Beautiful car!

Beautiful car!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-12-2015, 11:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,055
Posted By n10
Thanks for the pointers guys! Do I have to...

Thanks for the pointers guys!
Do I have to remove the rad or is it possible to work around?

I will report back if I find anything interesting :)
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-11-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,055
Posted By n10
Oh great, cant wait for that! Yeah I think...

Oh great, cant wait for that!

Yeah I think that is what is leaking, the lower thermostat hose


If I kept the bracket on, would I be ok with leaving the long bolt that goes through the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-11-2015, 01:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,055
Posted By n10
W108 pees green

Hello All,

So I have developed a coolant leak under the thermostat housing and I cant get to it.
I have an AC pump sitting there in the way. The pump is not connected to any hoses nor is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 07-06-2015, 10:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 730
Posted By n10
W108 69' 280s for Sale

Hello All,

I am selling my w108 "resto-mod" locally so I figured I would post this here as well....

1968 280S Mercedes W108 (http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/5093453528.html)

...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-24-2015, 09:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,721
Posted By n10
Well being in Seattle it doesn't get too hot but...

Well being in Seattle it doesn't get too hot but the last few days have been rough for our standards. :o
Parked...In the driveway at home on "hot" days its warm inside but not like you would...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-23-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,721
Posted By n10
Haha!

Haha!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-23-2015, 03:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,721
Posted By n10
Thanks, It was a total pain to do! Next time I...

Thanks, It was a total pain to do! Next time I wont go that crazy :)

Lots of good info on that website...talk about dedication!

I don't have a hood pad. I looked into an aftermarket option...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-23-2015, 10:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,721
Posted By n10
Hi Nick, I can tell you what I did but there...

Hi Nick,

I can tell you what I did but there is a catch to it though, I had no idea how loud it was before I did this.
During the resto of my 108 I stripped the interior down to bare metal, no...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-16-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,943
Posted By n10
ouch! Well you could try a punch to drive it...

ouch!

Well you could try a punch to drive it out from the opposite side. You could try really carefully, lightly tapping it going around the circumference so it comes out evenly. It would take...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-16-2015, 09:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,943
Posted By n10
Hey Dan, I just did this job a few months...

Hey Dan,

I just did this job a few months ago on my 108. I didn't have the extra "spacer" to start with or in the new kit, (same as yours) so you should be fine without it but it may have been in...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-15-2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,624
Posted By n10
Update... Thanks for the breakdown Frank! ...

Update...

Thanks for the breakdown Frank!

I found that 11' with out vac at idle cleared my pinging nicely.



Thanks!
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 06-12-2015, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,624
Posted By n10
M130 280s Timing?

So I am about to reset my timing due to some pinging and am finding a plethora of different answers on searches....

What is the correct timing at idle for a 280s carb'ed M130?

5' 7' or...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-19-2015, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,802
Posted By n10
Busy day today but I wanted to pass these...

Busy day today but I wanted to pass these along....

The shorter piece is the threaded part going through the top of the kingpin, part of the eccentric set up.
The larger ones were in the lower...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-18-2015, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,802
Posted By n10
I replaced all of it! With the learning curve on...

I replaced all of it! With the learning curve on the first side, and all involved it took a good 8 hours.

Getting the new bushings in place was a huge pain between the control arm ends.

I...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-17-2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,802
Posted By n10
W108 kingpin job

So I am doing it this weekend.

First thing I have to say is this job sucks! A Huge nod to the guys that do this regularly, what a pain. Grease everywhere and lots of bashing and cussing.
I...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-14-2015, 11:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 963
Posted By n10
Wow that's creepy...my whole Photobucket right...

Wow that's creepy...my whole Photobucket right there.

Oh wait...just the pic. My PC was logged in so it went to my bucket.


Hey Jub,
I cant remember why the install instructions told me to...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-03-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,145
Posted By n10
Learning something new everyday! I had no...

Learning something new everyday!

I had no idea that these anti-foulers existed :)
Well that being the case, if you look closely at my last pic...There is a little yellow/white dot inbetween the...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 04-03-2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,145
Posted By n10
Another update just for kicks... So the...

Another update just for kicks...

So the filter didn't hold up as long as intended. My rings are worn and blowby was fouling the filter quicker than I liked. Until either a swap or rebuild...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-27-2015, 10:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,814
Posted By n10
Hey DHW, My 69 didn't have rear belts when I...

Hey DHW,

My 69 didn't have rear belts when I got it either. When I removed the rear bottom cushion I found the holes already there with the bolts installed. All I had to do was buy generic...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-12-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,556
Posted By n10
You might be best off hacking the old stuff off...

You might be best off hacking the old stuff off instead of looking for direct replacement. I used 5/16 (8mm) fuel line with hose clamps.


Oh wait...you're fuel injected right... That might not...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-09-2015, 12:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 746
Posted By n10
WTB...W108 280s Crank Shaft

Sorry for posting this here but I figured more of the right people would see it.

I am looking for a good condition M130 280s crank shaft. ***Edit*** Crap....sorry, I need a CAM SHAFT!!!!
...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-06-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,104
Posted By n10
Awesome! Thanks Frank

Awesome!

Thanks Frank
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-06-2015, 03:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,104
Posted By n10
One a side note... Is it kosher to reuse the...

One a side note...

Is it kosher to reuse the old valves with new guides?

I have kept all parts together...example... The rocker arm, valve, valve springs, keepers yadda yadda exactly from which...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-06-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,104
Posted By n10
Oh sweet info! Idle...I think that would be...

Oh sweet info!

Idle...I think that would be the correct way for sure! Thanks man.

I may opt for the screw and pull method first...that doesn't sound right :)



Hey Mosu!
I thought about...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-06-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,104
Posted By n10
Hi Frank, Yeah I totally see the 2 pins and...

Hi Frank,

Yeah I totally see the 2 pins and they way they go through. I was expecting to see a hex head or some type of end on them so I could turn them out. Yes I see the threading on the inside...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-06-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,104
Posted By n10
M130 engine head work

Hi All,

So I am rebuilding a spare head. I have it all stripped and ready to be cleaned but I am stuck at the chain guide...

How in the world is it removed???

I just cant figure it...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 02-11-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,191
Posted By n10
I cut the tops, I think the bottoms are tapered...

I cut the tops, I think the bottoms are tapered if I remember correctly.
Its a pretty easy process but make sure you cut EXACTLY the same on each side, (example...front left and front right) or you...
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