Author Topic: Restoration Difficulty Level (Read 947914 times)

andyburns · « **Reply #1725 on:** February 11, 2017, 05:25:51 »

Thanks Kevin. The booster issue is still with me. I have been driving the car heaps as the weather is so beautiful at the moment. I have got used to having no booster. Hopefully at some point soon I will get back onto it.

As for the injectors I had them all out and tested. They all seemed fine. What I did cock up was not torqueing up the injector non return valves properly on the top of the injector. I am almost certain now that was my starting issue. Fuel on one or two of the cylinders was leaking back with gravity past the valve and emptying the injector pipe.

I gave them all a bit of a tweak and the problem reduced 80%. Early 230s with the non ball bearing values may be a bit more susceptible. I am being very careful around these values now as I believe they are not.

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #1726 on:** February 11, 2017, 11:25:30 »

Andy, if it's of any interest I now have boosters in stock. Shipping might be expensive though.

balimatharu · « **Reply #1727 on:** February 22, 2017, 12:16:48 »

Hi Andy
I replaced the brake booster on my RHD 250sl. Cut off the fork and attached an engineered ball ended piece.
See the photo.
Bali

andyburns · « **Reply #1728 on:** May 13, 2017, 04:06:06 »

Mercedes New Zealand asked me if they could use my cars for an open day. Was a great honor and was fantastic to have my cars parked in the main display foyer alongside a brand new 500sl. Lots of people through who were drawn to the old cars especially the 230sl. Definitely the star of the show. All the staff including seemed to love having the novelty of old tin in thier showroom. I think the brand new fire breathing SLS Amg that was kicked out to make way for the dainty 113 was a tad put out

Paul & Dolly · « **Reply #1729 on:** May 13, 2017, 06:19:18 »

looks Fantastic Andy,

Congratulations,

Paul (the other Pagoda & i Car owner !)

reggie · « **Reply #1730 on:** May 13, 2017, 10:03:21 »

Andy you and the car deserve it, well done

Garry · « **Reply #1731 on:** May 13, 2017, 10:18:46 »

Andy

Looks fantastic. Well done.

Garry

Jonny B · « **Reply #1732 on:** May 13, 2017, 15:43:30 »

Indeed! Wonderful, just plain wonderful.

andyburns · « **Reply #1733 on:** May 13, 2017, 19:21:03 »

That's very nice of you guys. Thanks

Certainly given me a bit of motivation to get going again. Lots still to do with the car. I gave been staring at a gold coloured hard upper now for far to long.

I hope you guys have all been well and enjoying your cars. Sorry for my absence. Things are certainly looking much more Rosie.

Flyair · « **Reply #1734 on:** May 18, 2017, 07:06:34 »

Some truthful advice never repeated enough

http://spicercollectorcars.com/2017/05/18/3-keys-to-a-successful-w113-280sl-mercedes-benz-restoration/

andyburns · « **Reply #1735 on:** July 25, 2017, 04:37:29 »

Dont like vanity plates but these came up cheap as chips. What say you guys

Jonny B · « **Reply #1736 on:** July 25, 2017, 12:16:04 »

Those are awesome! It would take about a microsecond or two for me to decide if I had a 230 SL (but I am admittedly a fan of vanity plates - I have VN8E PL8 on my E400)

andyburns · « **Reply #1737 on:** March 21, 2018, 00:09:24 »

Married..... the new wife loves the 113!

cabrioletturbo · « **Reply #1738 on:** March 21, 2018, 02:38:19 »

Congrats and all the best in your life's new chapter together. I mean three of you. For now.

Paul & Dolly · « **Reply #1739 on:** March 21, 2018, 08:05:11 »

Congratulations,

and we wish you many happy times and trips together

Paul

star63 · « **Reply #1740 on:** March 21, 2018, 16:50:28 »

Great news - Congratulations!!!

Bonnyboy · « **Reply #1741 on:** March 21, 2018, 18:18:50 »

Congrats - I don't know about down under but here in Canada open liquor in a car is illegal. It doesn't look like you are driving on a road, rather on someone's lawn so I guess you may be ok.

Remember to keep the missus happy and you will have a happy life - cleaning your wheels with her wedding dress may not be the best start though.

I'll hoist one for you this weekend.

Garry · « **Reply #1742 on:** March 21, 2018, 21:05:49 »

Congratulations Andy, Glad it all finally went ok for you.

andyburns · « **Reply #1743 on:** June 17, 2018, 06:26:18 »

New stable mates. Very very low km 2008 slk200. The new wife's wheels... good disease already rubbing off.

Dave H · « **Reply #1744 on:** June 17, 2018, 07:42:04 »

Congratulations Andy.
Like many we have been following your journey , your ups and downs since 2013.
Your recent good luck has put a big smile on my face this morning.
I do like a happy ending.

Taleb · « **Reply #1745 on:** June 17, 2018, 13:58:51 »

hi andy ,

I have restored 108,107 and 280sl pagoda , I found the pagoda much easier and last longer than the rest , because no computer technology interfering in the parts .

good luck ….

andyburns · « **Reply #1746 on:** August 27, 2018, 11:54:55 »

I got a call from MB New Zealand last week asking if they could use my car for a fashion show. They threw in a few tickets for myself and the new squeeze to attend. Never have been to anything like it before being a total fashion ignoramus. Was blown away by the scale of it with hundreds of people attending and humbled with my little 230sl sitting all alone in the middle of the runway all lit up in lights.
https://www.facebook.com/MercedesBenzNZ/videos/1787885591297245/

Jonny B · « **Reply #1747 on:** August 27, 2018, 15:28:47 »

ATTA BOY!! Very cool.

Pawel66 · « **Reply #1748 on:** August 27, 2018, 20:50:41 »

Fantastic!

Did I learn the new English expression: "the new squeeze"? Does it mean "the new partner"?

stickandrudderman · « **Reply #1749 on:** August 28, 2018, 17:20:14 »

Hey Andy, I missed your post from back in March.
Congratulations on your new Squeeze (Yes Pawel, it means new partner). You didn't waste any time did you you old scallywag!
Colin

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