So I own a 300sl, and I have been looking on forums that compare it to the 500sl. I don't know if I want to sell it and get the 500sl. From what I take, the 500sl is considerably faster, especially from 0-60 where the m104, in my opinion, is a snail. However, when I am on the highway, my...

My OM617 turbo motor emits in my view excessive puffs of smoke but not steady and continuous. It seems to be less severe when fully fully warmed up. It seems to do so just following sitting at idle for a moment in traffic. compression: 400 400 420 390 380 Cylinder head is freshly rebuilt...

I'm setting up this thread for members to post their W126 related parts for sale. Many of you have said you'd like to have a sticky where you can post items for sale, so here it is:) This thread could be used to post your item(s) and/or links to where you can purchase it (i.e. eBay, website)...

I have recently bought a 2004 Mercedes S350 with 140,000 KM (86,991 Miles). I am having many problems with this car. Just three days after when it bought the car it kept me giving me "Check Coolant Level" malfunction. It took the car to the Mechanic and he said that the problem was regarding...

Hit the wall trying to get the fuel tank strainer out for all the same reasons as others have posted here....read and re-read many of the threads that dealt with the issue and didn't come across this solution so thought I'd share it. Apologies in advance should others have already made the...