Technical Help - 1972 - 1985 OPEN RESOURCE - no registration

The K-Jetronic transition. Hydropneumatic suspension. R107 long-wheelbase grand tourers. W116 luxury saloons. W123 daily drivers. W126 early. The cars the boys drive now.
Chassis covered: W116, R107, C107, W123, W126 early, W201 base 190

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Sticky: [SOLVED] OM615 head torque sequence - the definitive thread Started by Vasilios_Billy, 04-03-2010 07:18 PM	8	11,083	04-03-2010 07:18 PM by Vasilios_Billy
W116 6.9 hydropneumatic pump rebuild - is anyone in Australia still doing them now Started by Chris_K, 04-03-2010 07:18 PM	19	1,392	16-09-2024 05:18 PM by Chris_K
W116 climate control switch refurb - the temperature wheel that snaps - is there a fix or do I source another Started by Banksia_Park_Berny, 18-02-2014 03:48 PM	7	847	18-02-2014 03:48 PM by Banksia_Park_Berny
R107 cabin heat flap servo - how do you actually get the servo apart without breaking the housing Started by Chris_K, 09-05-2015 01:14 PM	9	986	09-05-2015 01:14 PM by Chris_K
C107 450SLC limited-slip diff oil specification - is it 75W90 GL5 or something specific Started by Banksia_Park_Berny, 09-05-2015 01:14 PM	6	1,418	29-11-2024 06:18 PM by Banksia_Park_Berny
W123 300TD rear hatch struts - both gone - is anyone still selling the OEM length or do I match aftermarket Started by Kosta_K, 16-09-2025 09:48 AM	8	1,847	16-09-2025 04:18 PM by Jim_HARDANA
W123 4-speed to 5-speed manual swap - what donor cars are still findable in NSW now Started by Kosta_K, 06-06-2017 09:35 PM	18	2,031	06-06-2017 09:35 PM by Vasilios_Billy
W126 cruise control card A1165840026 - NOS or refurb - did anyone buy that old Buy/Sell one Started by Chris_K, 06-06-2017 09:35 PM	14	847	17-02-2025 03:48 PM by Banksia_Park_Berny
W126 380SEC vs 500SEC - what are the actual engine differences - thinking about an engine swap project Started by Cousin_Johnny_M, 18-11-2023 08:18 PM	15	1,516	19-11-2023 09:18 AM by Cousin_Johnny_M
W201 190E early - cold start hesitation - is it the temperature sensor or the warm-up regulator Started by Boonie_W108, 08-07-2025 11:48 AM	11	1,221	09-07-2025 09:48 AM by Boonie_W108
W201 rear shock mount tower repair - mine has rusted through - is anyone reproducing the inner panels Started by Chris_K, 03-08-2022 10:18 AM	9	1,847	07-08-2022 03:48 PM by Con_K
R107 380SL automatic - delayed 1-2 shift when cold - is it the shift solenoid or the modulator Started by Banksia_Park_Berny, 17-05-2023 03:48 PM	7	1,074	20-05-2023 08:18 AM by Banksia_Park_Berny
W116 hydropneumatic - the spheres at McStarparts vs Pelican comparison Started by leo_a_concord, 23-07-2025 11:18 PM	14	2,418	24-07-2025 11:18 AM by leo_a_concord
W123 coupe - rear quarter rust at the chrome trim - replace or repair Started by andy_s_riverstone, 31-10-2024 04:48 PM	11	1,847	01-11-2024 11:42 AM by andy_s_riverstone
D-Jet hot start on 1973 W108 280SE 4.5 USA import - fuel pressure bleeding off? Started by kev_a_chatswood, 21-06-2026 06:18 PM	22	3,418	21-06-2026 09:18 PM by kev_a_chatswood
K-Jetronic fuel distributor refresh - cost vs replacement - 1981 280SL Started by pierre_w108_paris, 01-09-2024 04:42 PM	28	1,548	02-09-2024 09:14 AM by Vasilios_Billy
OM617 turbo - dropping fuel pressure under load - injection pump or lift pump Started by ben_g_kingsford, 23-06-2026 11:18 AM	14	2,128	24-06-2026 04:18 PM by ben_g_kingsford
Cohline 2240 fuel hose - bulk order anyone (closing 31/05) Started by patrick_d_lindfield, 20-05-2026 11:48 PM	47	4,128	21-05-2026 11:42 AM by Boonie_W108

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Sticky: [SOLVED] OM615 head torque sequence - the definitive thread

Started by Vasilios_Billy, 04-03-2010 07:18 PM

11,083

04-03-2010 07:18 PM
by Vasilios_Billy

W116 6.9 hydropneumatic pump rebuild - is anyone in Australia still doing them now

Started by Chris_K, 04-03-2010 07:18 PM

1,392

16-09-2024 05:18 PM
by Chris_K