[W126 Coupe] 1982 380SEC various issues

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Tad,
I just noticed you're in Louisville. There may still be an old MB mechanic I used to use there. His name is Jim and his shop was on Barret Ave. where Highland Ave. meets it. He was a retired MB trained  that opened his own shop specializing in 126s, 124s, 107s and 123s.
 
-----Original Message-----
From: douglash at gmail.com
To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
Sent: Mon, 11 Dec 2006 10:07 PM
Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 1982 380SEC various issues


Well, I pulled the radio tonight and replaced the fuse in there, and now the radio/antenna works fine. Radio has a cracked LCD, but it operates. Speakers don't sound awesome, but they will do, considering how old they are. 
I guess I will have to pull the radio out again to work on the vacuum system, from the sounds of it. But thats a job for a weekend.

Today I took the car to get tagged, and since I didn't have the title notarized, they wanted $900+ in taxes (6% off retail). I laughed at that and left, I will have to go back and get the title notarized from the owner. The car did pass the inspection, so thats good. Do they really think that the retail value on the car is $15,000? 

On replacing the engine with a 500, how will you put it in? Would a shop be able to install the engine or is that something that only a dealer can/will do?

When I took the car to get inspected, I noticed the engine still lags when starting from a stop. Given time, I am hoping that this will clear up. 

Thanks, Tad
6606 Bethany Lane
Louisville, KY 40272




On 12/11/06, Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net > wrote: 
Hi Tad:

Yes you need the cd-rom MB manual for the 126 chassis and you need the free Super Nervig Index that makes navigating the manual fast and easy.  This group can walk you through any one of the elements you need to fix and I'd go on to say that when you pull something like the radio it's the right time to test all of the vacuum elements with that new MightyVac, check the vacuum switchng valve, replace the fiber node lamp behind their that lights up many of your switches and more.  So, pick a project and ask away.

I have cut (2) copies of the manual in recent days one for another mbcoupe type in Easton, MA and well, a spare.  If you live in the states and provide an address there is no telling what might show up in the mail.

BTW: I run an 83 380SEC and I am sitting on a pristine 500 motor for transplant because I've done all those inspections I laid out in the earlier post and I am facing a major repair job with cam shafts and more.  In my case the 500 motor was a bargain ($1 plus the cost of Acela train and lunch) and I drove the 500SEL beast 200+ miles from near Philly to Boston where it sits awaiting my attention.

Other thoughts...the electric heated washer nozzles may be fouled with car wax.  Just use a fine pin tip to clear each chrome nozzle (2 jets in each).  Clock...if you hear ticking but, it does not keep time, then it's (2) capacitors from Radio Shack (<$3) to fix.  Still need to investigate why other portions of the cluster are not operational.  There is a kit for repairing the odometer gear yourself if needed.  Pretty sure it's the same company that resells the seat belt arm presenter gears.

Dick 


I naturally concur with Bellamy.  These are classics.
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