[W126 Coupe] Re: MBCOUPES Digest, Vol 24, Issue 7

Sal Focone tarpon12 at optonline.net
Sat Oct 14 09:08:58 EDT 2006


looking for 91 560 coupe in northeast
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>   1. Re: temperature sensor (skorupa at aim.com)
>   2. Re: dash lights (skorupa at aim.com)
>   3. TIRE OPINION (clay)
>   4. RE: TIRE OPINION (Axel Wulff)
>   5. RE: TIRE OPINION (Neil Tevez)
>   6. RE: TIRE OPINION (Axel Wulff)
>   7. 560 SEC (nevillesleigh at optusnet.com.au)
>   8. Re: 560 SEC (Dick Spellman)
>   9. RE: TIRE OPINION (Neil Tevez)
>  10. Towing Grille (jack emery)
>  11. seat belt presenter. (mark)
>  12. Re: Towing Grille (jralex at ix.netcom.com)
>  13. tow hook cover (skorupa at aim.com)
>  14. dash lights (Stuart Corkran)
>  15. TIRES (clay)
>  16. RE: TIRES (Mister McGoo)
>  17. Instrument Cluster Restoration/Upgrade (Robert Karl Stonjek)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:32:44 -0400
> From: skorupa at aim.com
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Re: temperature sensor
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
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> I  had a leak into the passenger heat well of my car from a build up of 
> leaves blocking the drain at the right side of my hood.  Since then the 
> heat seems somewhat batty and I wonder if the temp sensor (control  unit) 
> under the passenger footwell somehow got wet and is mal-sensoring?.  I've 
> seem it referenced in previous posts but don't know exactly where it is or 
> what it looks like. (I understand it interfaces with the AC control unit 
> and the temperature sensor that is in the overheaqd light.
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> Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:44:32 -0400
> From: skorupa at aim.com
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Re: dash lights
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> The bulbs also accumulate a fir bit of grit and grime over time. Sometimes 
> a simple cleaning does wonders, although with the energy expended to get 
> to them, it might make sense to just replace them all, excpeting there a 
> few different types and you probabley won't know how many of which until 
> your're back there. If you have access to a dealer, you can get a print 
> out showing the location and type, from their parts department..
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> Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:32:45 -0700
> From: "clay" <benzman3 at cox.net>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] TIRE OPINION
> To: "mbcoupes" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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> I traded some parts for a set of new hankook 215x55x16 K106's. Nice 
> looking tire, what the general opinion from the group on putting them on 
> my 560sec. It's the same size I'm running now, but the Michelins are 
> getting tired.
> Thanks, clay
>
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> Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:43:08 -0400
> From: "Axel Wulff" <axelwulff at hotmail.com>
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] TIRE OPINION
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
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> Not a good fit.
>
> The standard 15" 205x65 wheel has an overall diameter of 64.8 cm.
>
> Your 15" 215x55 tire will have an overall diameter of 61.8 cm, which is 
> 4.6%
> smaller than a the standard wheel.
>
> Most tire experts recommend limiting wheel diameter variance from standard
> to less than 4%.
>
>
>
> Regards,
> Axel J. Wulff
> 610-731-5453 Cellular
> 610-572-4611 Home
>
>
>
>
>
>>From: "clay" <benzman3 at cox.net>
>>Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>>To: "mbcoupes" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>>Subject: [W126 Coupe] TIRE OPINION
>>Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:32:45 -0700
>>
>>I traded some parts for a set of new hankook 215x55x16 K106's. Nice 
>>looking
>>tire, what the general opinion from the group on putting them on my 
>>560sec.
>>It's the same size I'm running now, but the Michelins are getting tired.
>>Thanks, clay
>>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:45:38 -0400
> From: "Neil Tevez" <Neil.Tevez at ADKOmortgage.com>
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] TIRE OPINION
> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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> Anyone have a grill for an '83 500 SEC.
> Mine has some of the fins in the grill missing and I need to replace.
> Any recommendations where I find one?
>
> Neil J. Tevez
>
> ADKO Mortgage Network
>
> Phone: 631-870-1764
>
> Fax: 631-870-1799
>
> email: neil.tevez at adkomortgage.com
>
> ADKO Mortgage Network
>
> 201 N. Service Road Suite 404
>
> Melville, N.Y. 11747
>
> www.MyLImortgage.com
>
> www.adkomortgage.com
>
>
>
> Toll Free: 888-550-ADKO
>
> Registered Mortgage Broker, NYS Banking Dept.
>
> Licensed Mortgage Broker CT,FL
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>
>
> ADKO - A Different Kind of Mortgage Company
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Axel Wulff
> Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 4:43 PM
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] TIRE OPINION
>
> Not a good fit.
>
> The standard 15" 205x65 wheel has an overall diameter of 64.8 cm.
>
> Your 15" 215x55 tire will have an overall diameter of 61.8 cm, which is
> 4.6%
> smaller than a the standard wheel.
>
> Most tire experts recommend limiting wheel diameter variance from
> standard
> to less than 4%.
>
>
>
> Regards,
> Axel J. Wulff
> 610-731-5453 Cellular
> 610-572-4611 Home
>
>
>
>
>
>>From: "clay" <benzman3 at cox.net>
>>Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>>To: "mbcoupes" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>>Subject: [W126 Coupe] TIRE OPINION
>>Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:32:45 -0700
>>
>>I traded some parts for a set of new hankook 215x55x16 K106's. Nice
> looking
>>tire, what the general opinion from the group on putting them on my
> 560sec.
>>It's the same size I'm running now, but the Michelins are getting
> tired.
>>Thanks, clay
>>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:06:28 -0400
> From: "Axel Wulff" <axelwulff at hotmail.com>
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] TIRE OPINION
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
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> They are difficult to come by.
>
> The dealer will charge you $680, but they appear on ebay every once in a
> while. That is where I bought one for $130.
>
>
> Regards,
> Axel J. Wulff
> 610-731-5453 Cellular
> 610-572-4611 Home
>
>
>
>
>
>>From: "Neil Tevez" <Neil.Tevez at ADKOmortgage.com>
>>Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>>To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>>Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] TIRE OPINION
>>Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:45:38 -0400
>>
>>Anyone have a grill for an '83 500 SEC.
>>Mine has some of the fins in the grill missing and I need to replace.
>>Any recommendations where I find one?
>>
>>Neil J. Tevez
>>
>>ADKO Mortgage Network
>>
>>Phone: 631-870-1764
>>
>>Fax: 631-870-1799
>>
>>email: neil.tevez at adkomortgage.com
>>
>>ADKO Mortgage Network
>>
>>201 N. Service Road Suite 404
>>
>>Melville, N.Y. 11747
>>
>>www.MyLImortgage.com
>>
>>www.adkomortgage.com
>>
>>
>>
>>Toll Free: 888-550-ADKO
>>
>>Registered Mortgage Broker, NYS Banking Dept.
>>
>>Licensed Mortgage Broker CT,FL
>>
>>
>>
>>ADKO - A Different Kind of Mortgage Company
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>>[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Axel Wulff
>>Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 4:43 PM
>>To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
>>Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] TIRE OPINION
>>
>>Not a good fit.
>>
>>The standard 15" 205x65 wheel has an overall diameter of 64.8 cm.
>>
>>Your 15" 215x55 tire will have an overall diameter of 61.8 cm, which is
>>4.6%
>>smaller than a the standard wheel.
>>
>>Most tire experts recommend limiting wheel diameter variance from
>>standard
>>to less than 4%.
>>
>>
>>
>>Regards,
>>Axel J. Wulff
>>610-731-5453 Cellular
>>610-572-4611 Home
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >From: "clay" <benzman3 at cox.net>
>> >Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>> >To: "mbcoupes" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>> >Subject: [W126 Coupe] TIRE OPINION
>> >Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:32:45 -0700
>> >
>> >I traded some parts for a set of new hankook 215x55x16 K106's. Nice
>>looking
>> >tire, what the general opinion from the group on putting them on my
>>560sec.
>> >It's the same size I'm running now, but the Michelins are getting
>>tired.
>> >Thanks, clay
>> >
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> Message: 7
> Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:18:23 +1000
> From: nevillesleigh at optusnet.com.au
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] 560 SEC
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
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>
> Hope some one can help. I have a 1988 560 sec with a intermittend 
> elektrical problem every now and then the windows and seat adjusters stop 
> working can last afew minites or days then comes right by it self can 
> anyone please help thanks neville sleigh auatralia
>
>
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> Message: 8
> Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:30:25 -0400
> From: Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net>
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] 560 SEC
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
> Message-ID: <452C1F01.9020403 at verizon.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed
>
> Replace ALL of the fuses if they are original on your 88.  You can get
> the kit for < $10 US.  That should do the trick.
>
> Dick
>
> nevillesleigh at optusnet.com.au wrote:
>
>>Hope some one can help. I have a 1988 560 sec with a intermittend 
>>elektrical problem every now and then the windows and seat adjusters stop 
>>working can last afew minites or days then comes right by it self can 
>>anyone please help thanks neville sleigh auatralia
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> Message: 9
> Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:31:45 -0400
> From: "Neil Tevez" <Neil.Tevez at ADKOmortgage.com>
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] TIRE OPINION
> To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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> thanks
>
> Neil J. Tevez
>
> ADKO Mortgage Network
>
> Phone: 631-870-1764
>
> Fax: 631-870-1799
>
> email: neil.tevez at adkomortgage.com
>
> ADKO Mortgage Network
>
> 201 N. Service Road Suite 404
>
> Melville, N.Y. 11747
>
> www.MyLImortgage.com
>
> www.adkomortgage.com
>
>
>
> Toll Free: 888-550-ADKO
>
> Registered Mortgage Broker, NYS Banking Dept.
>
> Licensed Mortgage Broker CT,FL
>
>
>
> ADKO - A Different Kind of Mortgage Company
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Axel Wulff
> Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 5:06 PM
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] TIRE OPINION
>
> They are difficult to come by.
>
> The dealer will charge you $680, but they appear on ebay every once in a
>
> while. That is where I bought one for $130.
>
>
> Regards,
> Axel J. Wulff
> 610-731-5453 Cellular
> 610-572-4611 Home
>
>
>
>
>
>>From: "Neil Tevez" <Neil.Tevez at ADKOmortgage.com>
>>Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>>To: "Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>>Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] TIRE OPINION
>>Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 16:45:38 -0400
>>
>>Anyone have a grill for an '83 500 SEC.
>>Mine has some of the fins in the grill missing and I need to replace.
>>Any recommendations where I find one?
>>
>>Neil J. Tevez
>>
>>ADKO Mortgage Network
>>
>>Phone: 631-870-1764
>>
>>Fax: 631-870-1799
>>
>>email: neil.tevez at adkomortgage.com
>>
>>ADKO Mortgage Network
>>
>>201 N. Service Road Suite 404
>>
>>Melville, N.Y. 11747
>>
>>www.MyLImortgage.com
>>
>>www.adkomortgage.com
>>
>>
>>
>>Toll Free: 888-550-ADKO
>>
>>Registered Mortgage Broker, NYS Banking Dept.
>>
>>Licensed Mortgage Broker CT,FL
>>
>>
>>
>>ADKO - A Different Kind of Mortgage Company
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com
>>[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Axel Wulff
>>Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 4:43 PM
>>To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
>>Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] TIRE OPINION
>>
>>Not a good fit.
>>
>>The standard 15" 205x65 wheel has an overall diameter of 64.8 cm.
>>
>>Your 15" 215x55 tire will have an overall diameter of 61.8 cm, which is
>>4.6%
>>smaller than a the standard wheel.
>>
>>Most tire experts recommend limiting wheel diameter variance from
>>standard
>>to less than 4%.
>>
>>
>>
>>Regards,
>>Axel J. Wulff
>>610-731-5453 Cellular
>>610-572-4611 Home
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >From: "clay" <benzman3 at cox.net>
>> >Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>> >To: "mbcoupes" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>> >Subject: [W126 Coupe] TIRE OPINION
>> >Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2006 13:32:45 -0700
>> >
>> >I traded some parts for a set of new hankook 215x55x16 K106's. Nice
>>looking
>> >tire, what the general opinion from the group on putting them on my
>>560sec.
>> >It's the same size I'm running now, but the Michelins are getting
>>tired.
>> >Thanks, clay
>> >
>>
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> Message: 10
> Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 06:44:48 +0800
> From: "jack emery" <jonnery at bigpond.com>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Towing Grille
> To: "mb coupes" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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> The little grille that fits over the towing eye of my '86 420 has got 
> lost.
> It is grey & I need a replacement. Can anyone help. Any colour will do. 
> Will
> pay cost & shipping. Jack Oz.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 11
> Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:14:48 +1000
> From: "mark" <mark at upwey.com>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] seat belt presenter.
> To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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> Just a note for the records.
> I dismantled half the car to locate driver side (RHS) fault in the
> presenter.
> After multimeter checking all circuits and finding no fault - noted a 
> broken
> wire on the female side of the buckle (bother!).
> Now for the sunroof....
> Any spare supplier for the plastic bits around the seat bases - also a new
> seat circlips needed. Suggestions?
>
> Mark
> Australia
> 560 '89 SEC
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 12
> Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 01:44:15 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
> From: jralex at ix.netcom.com
> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Towing Grille
> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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> Jack, There is one currently on ebay. Search items matching Mercedes 126. 
> Others always bid on these so bid high enough if you want it. You can 
> search completed items to get an idea. Even easier is to click on that 
> item's page as if you want to sell one just like it then look for way to 
> search average 'like item' prices. Then cancel listing. You can cancel 
> long before it is prepared without harm. Here is a tip for the unaware. I 
> use EZ Sniper. You get first three for free trial. Then put about $10 into 
> your account. Each win only cost about a quarter or so and if you loose it 
> cost nothing. Nobody knows you are bidding because Sniper times your bid 
> with ebay clock and offers your bid with 3 seconds left in auction. 
> Another bonus is that you can cancel your bid any time before it is over 
> and nobody is the wiser. It no doubt saves a lot of money. Had I been in 
> the bidding on an item I would have paid over $100 or even lost but the 
> two bidders in the fight were five and ten doll
> aring each other I won at $63.53. Good luck. Jim Alexander
>
> -----Original Message-----
>>From: jack emery <jonnery at bigpond.com>
>>Sent: Oct 10, 2006 6:44 PM
>>To: mb coupes <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
>>Subject: [W126 Coupe] Towing Grille
>>
>>The little grille that fits over the towing eye of my '86 420 has got 
>>lost.
>>It is grey & I need a replacement. Can anyone help. Any colour will do. 
>>Will
>>pay cost & shipping. Jack Oz.
>>
>>The MB Coupes Website!
>>W126 SEC Mailing List
>>Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 13
> Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:51:16 -0400
> From: skorupa at aim.com
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] tow hook cover
> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
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> Keep in mind that the tow hook cover  for the coupe is different than the 
> one for the sedans.
>
> Robert Skorupa
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> Message: 14
> Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 19:54:30 +1000
> From: "Stuart Corkran" <sturobjan at ozemail.com.au>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] dash lights
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> Turn the trip meter knob all the way to the right and it will take the 
> dimmer to the highest position.
>
> Mercedes spent thousands to get the required light you just have to know 
> how to use it!
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> Cheers Stu-e
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> Message: 15
> Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 08:59:47 -0700
> From: "clay" <benzman3 at cox.net>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] TIRES
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> Hi Guys,
> I have this new set of Hankook k106's that are the same size I'm running 
> now  215x55x16. I got them in a trade of some parts and my Michelins are 
> getting tired. What do you think of these tires for the time being ?
> Thanks, Clay
>
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> Message: 16
> Date: Fri, 13 Oct 2006 03:31:44 +0000
> From: "Mister McGoo" <eelploot at hotmail.com>
> Subject: RE: [W126 Coupe] TIRES
> To: "clay" <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
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> Clay;
>
> Déjà vu?  Haven't I seen this question before?
>
> Anyway, I have only had one set of Hankook tires ever and I don't mind 
> saying that I was totally satisfied with them.  I believe they were 
> 235/75/15, M&S grips, but I could be wrong.  They were great tires and 
> seemed to wear like iron... looked like new when I sold the vehicle after 
> many hours of usage.
>
> The vehicle was a 1970 Series 2A Land Rover.  Of course, the LR couldn't 
> go faster than 55MPH and with British tuned leaf-spring suspension in top 
> form, handled like a pig on stilts at virtually any speed.   But it did go 
> just about anywhere I pointed it.
>
> Not by coincidence, I might add that after weeks of shopping and comparing 
> all pertinent data available, these Hankook tires appeared to be the 
> cheapest new radial tires on earth, even cheaper than some re-treads.
>
> In other words, I can't say enough good things about my experience with 
> Hankook.  They were perfect.  Really.
>
> I hope this helps you.
>
> -Bellamy
>
>
> From: benzman3 at cox.netTo: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.comDate: Thu, 12 Oct 2006 
> 08:59:47 -0700Subject: [W126 Coupe] TIRES
>
>
>
> Hi Guys,
> I have this new set of Hankook k106's that are the same size I'm running 
> now  215x55x16. I got them in a trade of some parts and my Michelins are 
> getting tired. What do you think of these tires for the time being ?
> Thanks, Clay
>
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> Message: 17
> Date: Sat, 14 Oct 2006 22:23:13 +1100
> From: "Robert Karl Stonjek" <rstonjek at bigpond.net.au>
> Subject: [W126 Coupe] Instrument Cluster Restoration/Upgrade
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