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Items for Sale / Re: Special Pagoda for sale in Germany

« Last post by EeVeeWee on September 15, 2025, 20:09:14 »

I tried to look at it an open mind, but those headlights are really out of place.  Trying not to say, ugly.

Actually, I think it's a very nice solution! 

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Items for Sale / Re: Special Pagoda for sale in Germany

« Last post by MikeSimon on September 15, 2025, 19:57:57 »

I think I posted this before. When I still lived in Germany, a few of us came together once a month in Hochheim (1983-86). There were two brothers with W113s and one of them had this headlight conversion. I thought it was well done. Do not remember anymore what model it was

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Items for Sale / Re: Thermo-Time Switch 001 545 15 24 $299-Only 1 left

« Last post by dickturpin on September 15, 2025, 19:45:01 »

many thanks cheers phil

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Announcements / Re: Announcing PagodaFest 2025: Great Smoky Mountains

« Last post by Malpartida1 on September 15, 2025, 19:42:02 »

Hello everybody. I posted a question but might have put it in the wrong forum.

Jill & I are trailering our 280SL. Art there any arrangements for truck/trailer parking? If not, any locals that might guide us to a temporary/weekend parking.

Thank you,

Carlos & Jill

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: No brakes with engine running

« Last post by BobH on September 15, 2025, 19:04:11 »

Maybe you're sucking in air from a joint or even a wheel cylinder, even if you've replaced them.  When the engine is running the leak may be exaggerated

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: No brakes with engine running

« Last post by RobParkerMB on September 15, 2025, 18:52:00 »

I'm going to try and re-bleed the new master first.

Wouldn't a blown brake booster result in no vacuum and therefore a hard pedal as apposed to no pedal?

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Items for Sale / Re: Special Pagoda for sale in Germany

« Last post by Bobe on September 15, 2025, 17:44:47 »

ugly is the word. What a strange idea !

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General Discussion / Re: What do you think of this 280 SL on auction?

« Last post by rwmastel on September 15, 2025, 17:34:03 »

Maybe one of our members in the UK can recommend a person or company to do an inspection for you.  No undercarriage pics.   
- These cars never came with a hood pad.
- Where is the correct hood prop and strap?
- What is that box with a relay(?) between the battery and brake fluid reservoir?
- What is that cable or wire hanging from under the dash by the transmission tunnel?
- Is that large badge next to the license plate screwed into the sheet metal?
- Carpet in trunk is not original, nor does it match the interior, but fits nice.
- Passenger window crank is missing upholstery insert.

Rust is #1 issue to know about.  That is best analyzed in person.

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Stupid question of the day ... I can't start my car

« Last post by rwmastel on September 15, 2025, 17:25:13 »

250 auto. Last time I worked on it was a few months ago, and I had adjusted the accelerator pedal as I wasn't getting the venturi fully open.  After that and adjusting the linkages the tuning was out, but not terrible (it was stalling when warm) but it was startin,g and I was working my way through it.

Col,
Let's start with what has changed. First, did you literally adjust the pedal?  How?  Second, you adjusted the linkages.  Were you trying to compensate for a problem, or trying to set them to factory spec?

I'd recommend following the Linkage Tour to set things to factory spec.  Measure the linkages, check for bent rods and loose sockets, etc.  Then diagnose problems from a known good state.

Checking for fuel and spark is obviously great advice.  Don't forget to check for fuel at the cold start valve.

Using the fuel, spark, and air appropriately is where having proper linkage setup comes in.

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Photo Gallery / No Pagoda photo but…

« Last post by mdsalemi on September 15, 2025, 17:14:43 »

…I was able to connect with one of our membership managers David Robinson in Galway Ireland. Yesterday we went to the Cliffs of Moher.