Spring Projects 2011

[J. Huber]

Garry --- could you possibly snap some pictures? Or anyone else. I think I can wrestle a pool noodle away from my kids but could use a visual on where to "hide it". Thanks.

[Garry]

James,

1. move seat forward and remove seat rear 10mm bolt and washer with ratchet spanner, Photo 1
2. move seat fully rearward and remove forward 12mm bolt and washer, Photo 2
3. measure and insert noodles as necessary, can be cut with a hand saw. Use ties to hold in place if needed. Photo 3 and 4
4. refit seat, easier if rear bolts loosely fitted first then forward bolts, followed by tightening rear bolts.

Time to do, appx. 1 hour a side

Hope that helps. Note that my car had 10mm rear bolts and 12mm front bolts.

Garry

[JamesL]

Garry

You did not use an MB original noodle

[J. Huber]

James,
Hope that helps. ...
Garry

If it doesn't, I am really an idiot! Thanks, very helpful.

Nice thing is, if you drive into a lake, you can use the seat as a flotation device! 

BTW  I have the same coco-mats, look nice with your color combo.

[jameshoward]

For those with early cars (certainly 230s; not sure about the 250s) change the oil in the fuel injection pump (if you haven't done it for a while). I think it takes about 180ml. at least that's what I got out and put in again - crappy dipstick is hard to read!

A few drops of oil on the dissy felt pad and in the wee hole on the side of the dissy.

Pump some grease into the door hinges if you're lucky enough to have the special tool.

And in my case, check to see at what point the transmission oil level has dropped sufficiently far for it to have stopped leaking oil from the front. (It's like the magic cookie jar, I swear).

[66andBlue]

... Pump some grease into the door hinges if you're lucky enough to have the special tool. ...

Good points, James.
There is a very similar tool from the Oregon Chain Saw Company.  Apparently by the same manufacturer who makes the real MB tool.
Only $4.39 + shipping on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004RA7R/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_7?ie=UTF8&m=A1SV1BYDTUK2Z5
or:
http://www.amazon.com/Oregon-Cutting-Systems-26365-CHAINSAW/dp/B00004RA7R/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1302556498&sr=1-4

I bought a few for that price and the gun works perfectly on the door hinges.
A different gun with refill cartridges is also available:
http://www.amazon.com/Oregon-Chain-Premium-Grease-110534/dp/B0002ZY216/ref=pd_cp__2

 

[jameshoward]

Great find, Alfred. Anyone without the tool should snap one of those up.

(Wrong thread I know, but loved the car photos. Just amazing. Lucky you hadn't had a glass of Riesling to accompany Debussy, thus denying you the opportunity to take a spin!!!)

[49er]

Very timely topic. I will be bringIng my car down to my Mechanic this week or next (weather depending) for the following,

Replace shock absorbers (bilstein)
Replace tie rod ends - Alignment
Replace Motor Mounts
Replace Sub Frame mounts front
Replace Sub Frame Bushing rear
Replace Trailing Arm rubber Bushings
Exhaust rubber hangers
Lube Chassis
Oil/Filter change
Fuel filter change
trans fluid change

Drove my car home today from the shop:-) What a difference replacing all those suspension pieces made! She is brand new again! In addition to the items listed above, had the radiator recored, replaced the Fan clutch and new plug wires. Runs and drives like a dream!
Sure nice to have it home again in the garage.

John