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| 1983 Mercedes 280 European model | 11/12/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have a problem with a 1983 mercedes 280. When I decelerate to turn (right or left) and then try to ...
A: well I need a little more information How many miles on the car? As it trys to stall do the RPMS ...
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| huppmobile parts | 11/12/2008 | Richard Bober |
Q: I have a 1925 or 1926 Huppmobile complete 4 cyl motor, transmission, hood and radiator. I don't know ...
A: I can assist you with this. Pictures would be helpful, and the best way to sell these parts is to ...
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| 1983 500sl | 11/8/2008 | Ron |
Q: I am to test drive a 1983 500sl in a few days which is offered for $4000. I haven't seen the car, ...
A: check the link below, the 500SL was not produced in 83. 83Sl's are good ones to avoid because of ...
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| 1965 or 1966 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88? | 11/6/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: Is it possible to tell the difference between an Oldsmobile Dynamic 88 made in 1965 and 1966 or even ...
A: That's easy, just at look at the horizontal grille bars between the headlights. The '65 had 2 wide ...
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| 1971 Mercedes 300SEL 6.3 | 11/1/2008 | Ron |
Q: my father has the 71 Mercedes 300SEL 6.3. The car will crank up perfectly and run for 20 minutes, ...
A: strarved for fuel Too much fuel altenator DO you smell Gas?, DOes it matter if the lights are on, ...
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| 1981 280 ce | 10/29/2008 | Ron |
Q: I just bought a 1981 280ce mercedes with 180,000 miles. The mechanic that I took it to today was ...
A: Carly a 280 CE with good service history is no more expensive to take care of than other cars. The ...
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| 1983 w123 300d turbo w/vacuum door lock issue. | 10/28/2008 | Ron |
Q: Noticed when engine failed to shut down. Engine shuts down normally when driven a short whil with ...
A: the leak in the vacuum can occur if there is a crack in any line or a bad valve. On the W123 the ...
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| 1975 w115 300D manual transmission conversion | 10/27/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have a 1975 300D with a blown transmission. I would like to convert it to a manual transmission - ...
A: you have some good questions, I would think the flywheels will match up, I would check all vacuum ...
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| 1975 w115 300D manual transmission conversion | 10/26/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have a 1975 300D with a blown transmission. I would like to convert it to a manual transmission - ...
A: well it depends on the year of the 240. If they are around the same year it probably will work. ...
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| 1984 380SL | 10/24/2008 | Ron |
Q: I am looking at a nice looking 84 380SL with about 115K miles. What snakes should I be aware of?
A: floor board rust and interior wheel wells and trunk rust, pull up mats and look. Other than that a ...
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| Positive Gounding - Austin Healey | 10/24/2008 | Jo Jesty |
Q: I am a long time owner (40 years) of a 1960 Austin Healey 3000. I have had extensive experience ...
A: Congratulations on keeping it running this long. Same car as mine (except for my non-original Mk II ...
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| 1985 mercedes 500SEL | 10/22/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have a 1985 Mercedes 500 SEL. I bought this car in April from a private party that hadn't driven ...
A: certainly sounds like fuel delivery issue, or alge in the tank/line. Sitting for a year is not a ...
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| Vibration in 300D Diesel Mercedes | 10/20/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have a 300D Turbo Diesel with 166,000 miles on it. It is mostly use for road trips. Recently ...
A: ideas could be a manifold crack vacuum modulator on tranny - does it shift smoothly or late and ...
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| Vibration in 300D Diesel Mercedes | 10/20/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have a 300D Turbo Diesel with 166,000 miles on it. It is mostly use for road trips. Recently ...
A: Pat need a little more info, sudden onset? where is vibration - front of car or under seats, rear of ...
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| 1962 Chrysler Factory options | 10/16/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: I'm restoring a '62 Newport and wondering what options were available on the 62 Newport? ...
A: Power windows would have been available on all 1962 Chryslers, but the buckets AND console were only ...
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| Search information for a pre-VIN vehicle | 10/16/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have just had restored a 1971 Mercedes Benz 250C. All new, repaired or replaced mechanicals. ...
A: haha , I hear ya, should be a "contact us" link or contact link on the right hand side of the page, ...
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| Search information for a pre-VIN vehicle | 10/15/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have just had restored a 1971 Mercedes Benz 250C. All new, repaired or replaced mechanicals. ...
A: Sounds like a great car, I just finished a 72 220 and a 72 450 Just email classic mercedes , they ...
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| MGB fuel pump | 10/13/2008 | Jo Jesty |
Q: I have a 79 MGB, 100K miles. After driving at 55mph for 15 minutes, the car dies, but pumping the ...
A: Late B's are not my expertise (all the late emissions stuff), but I'll try... Could be the pump, ...
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| Mercedes 450 sl or 380 sl? | 10/13/2008 | Richard Bober |
Q: I am looking for the best intro to classic car choice given the information from Road and Track ...
A: I am not really an expert on these cars, but from what I have heard from a friend who does collect ...
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| Repair Help | 10/10/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have been looking for some information on my car and it looks like you are the man to see. I have ...
A: The best manuals are the original or reprint factory manuals I sugest starting here to find them. ...
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| Antique Hearse | 10/7/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: I am trying to locate a prewar Carved-Side Hearse for purchase. I am not particular about the ...
A: I'm really not sure where you would start, but I was at an auction last December where the most ...
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| Auto Manfacturers | 10/4/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: My father is 85 years old and we have been trying to find a list of all American car manufacturers ...
A: Check you local bookstore for: The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Automobiles, by David Burgess ...
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| 1974 Corvette Stingray | 10/3/2008 | Richard Bober |
Q: I have a 1974 Corvette Stingray w/ under 50,000 miles on it. The body is in perfect, original ...
A: The "Gold Book" value for this car is approximately $20K for a car in excellent condition, which ...
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| 34 427T Hupp | 9/29/2008 | Richard Bober |
Q: I have a 34 Hupp 427 T and cannot get in touch with the factory. I found the # online but never got ...
A: Yes, Tish is not very good about responding to phone calls at the factory. Contact Dean Hupp via ...
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| Rusty underside of 1970 250C | 9/27/2008 | Ron |
Q: I own a 1970 250C but it's underside is very rusty on the frame and especially the trunk floor is ...
A: Alex. It looks like you have some signifcant frame rot. Frame rot is hard to fix but can be ...
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| 1978 SLC noise | 9/24/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have a 1978 450 SLC. It has upper engine noise. (clattering). I removed the Cam Covers and ...
A: The 78 has hydraulic ball studs, and it sounds like you have a sticky stud (or maybe several ...
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| c126 380 question | 9/21/2008 | Ron |
Q: My c126 1984 380 sat for 4 years. Was not getting fuel so I change the fuel pump (got on ebay) ...
A: there is a fuel pump relay, look in your owners manual it is a large fuse block BUT ....are you ...
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| 1983 Mercedes 380SL advice | 9/21/2008 | Ron |
Q: I am considering buying a 1983 Mercedes 380 SL i have found in a local classified ad. Are there any ...
A: This was a previous post of mine... Overall this is a solid car, the engine has been known to have ...
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| 1978 SLC noise | 9/21/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have a 1978 450 SLC. It has upper engine noise. (clattering). I removed the Cam Covers and ...
A: what does your oil pressure guage say in the car at idle? Clatterring at start up would suggest ...
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| 67 beaumont | 9/20/2008 | Ron |
Q: how do i change standard steering and brakes to power big bucks?
A: yes it can be done, not an easy DIY job unless you are versed in how to do major mechanical work and ...
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| 230 cable | 9/19/2008 | Ron |
Q: I've made a boo boo. I was cleaning the dashboard and replacing all the bulbs and broke the little ...
A: well the only things that I know of that light on the dash are rear window defogger, 4 way flashers ...
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| 230 cable | 9/17/2008 | Ron |
Q: I've made a boo boo. I was cleaning the dashboard and replacing all the bulbs and broke the little ...
A: do you mean the one to the tranny, if so you will need to follow line through transmission shaft to ...
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| Classic Muscle Cars | 9/17/2008 | Jeff Clark |
Q: Would you recommend a classic muscle car for everyday use? And if no why? If yes should I look for a ...
A: Reasons in favor of your idea: 1) It would be a cool car to be seen in by others. Reasons against ...
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| 1985 380 sl convertible mercedes | 9/16/2008 | Ron |
Q: I have found a $5,500 380 sl convertible for sale. It is in nice condition with 115K miles. It is ...
A: by 1985 the 380's were back to dual chains and a lot of the fuel delivery problems that plagued the ...
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| 1974 230 | 9/16/2008 | Ron |
Q: Couldn't follow up thus the history: Question 1974 230Hi, I just bought a 1974 Mercedes 230 ...
A: with no smoke, leave carb alone and have mechanic play with dwell and timing. Start the dwell at ...
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| !974 W115 | 9/16/2008 | Ron |
Q: Do you know how to turn on the fog rear light on this car and I think the front seats are heated or ...
A: the rear fogs turn on by pulling out on the light switch, not all cars had the connections hooked ...
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| 1974 230 | 9/15/2008 | Ron |
Q: Couldn't follow up thus the history: Question 1974 230Hi, I just bought a 1974 Mercedes 230 ...
A: if the plug tips are black , you may be running rich, so two things to do, lean carb out a bit and ...
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| 1974 230 | 9/15/2008 | Ron |
Q: I just bought a 1974 Mercedes 230 green color in Canada. All runs fine and I have couple of ...
A: sounds like timing to me, how are the plugs, points and condenser. If new then advance timing just ...
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| 1975 560 sl | 9/13/2008 | Ron |
Q: I'm looking at a 1975 560 sl to purchase. Car has not been started in 4 years. Body in great shape ...
A: so it is a 75, but someone has rebadged it with the 560 emblem the main difference is the engine ...
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| 1985 Mercedes 560SL | 9/12/2008 | Ron |
Q: I want to sell this non-running car. Where do you suggest I go.?
A: the 85 560 is a well sought after car, if the body is in good shape and just not running, i would ...
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