[W126 Coupe] 1985 euro version 500sec

[Bruce Mendel]

1. You are going to have a tough time with emissions. Your car likely does
not have catalytic converters. You can lean out the mixture, tune the car
up, and get it nice and hot before it's tested, but even all that might not
get you to pass. What state are you in?

2. The three position dial next to the headlight switch controls the vacuum
aiming system for the headlights. Put the car near a wall at night with the
headlights on and move the dial...you'll see the headlight beam focal point
go up and down accordingly.

3. Usually you can use 3M spray adhesive, stretch, and trim if it's not too
bad or stretched from sagging. But a lot of good auto upholstery shops can
do a new headliner for $250 or so, making it fairly reasonable to replace.

4. You get to the speakers by popping off their covers from the top of the
rear parcel shelf. Then remove screws and wire connectors.

Bruce
1988 560SEC AMG 10K miles for sale
1989 560SEC AMG Euro car 30K miles for sale
1991 560SEL AMG 102K miles for sale
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jeffrey maniff" <jsman24 at hotmail.com>
To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Monday, August 28, 2006 3:55 PM
Subject: [W126 Coupe] 1985 euro version 500sec


> Help!  Does anyone out there know how to pass an emissions test with a
1985
> Gray Market 500SEC as currently my emissions #'s are making it so that it
> will not pass.  Is there a secret I need to know about or a legitimate way
> in order to get the car to pass?  Also, does anyone know what the dial is
> next to the light switch on the left side of the steering wheel which has
3
> positions.  I keep moving it so see what it does but I can't see any
change?
>   It may say in German as everything else does but I do not understand the
> language.  Lastly, can someone recommend what to do with a headliner that
is
> beginning to sag and pull away from the top of the car starting in the
back
> seat area?  Should I use super glue or have it progessionally fixed?
Oops,
> one more thing, how do I access my rear speakers (the ones that are
adjacent
> to the back window?  I need to replace them.
> Thank you for your input/insight/ and general knowledge and suggestions.
> Jeff Maniff  (massachusetts)
>
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