The Tech Library is a curated index pointing to the most-referenced technical content on classicmercforum.com.au. It does not host original threads. New technical questions belong in the relevant Technical Help or chassis subforum. The Tech Library exists so that members can find the thread on a given topic without having to search.
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M180, M127, M129, M130. Carburettor tuning, vacuum advance, Pagoda hardtop. SLS / 280SE 3.5 Coupe references.
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[STICKY] M129 vs M130 vs M180 ID guide (Billy) updated 20-06-2026 |
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M114, M115, OM615/616 diesels. Bosch D-Jetronic, K-Jetronic conversion threads.
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OM615 head gasket - torque sequence updated 02-03-2025 |
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450SL, 380SL, 560SL, 280SL, 450SLC, 500SLC, 380SLC. Hardtop storage, soft-top frame restoration, fuel distributor refresh. OEM vs aftermarket trim and rubber.
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OEM mirror boots - Hugo vs Kosta_K updated 21-06-2022 |
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M110, M117, OM617. The Bulletproof Diesel thread. W123 coupe rear-quarter rust patterns. W116 6.9 hydropneumatic.
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OM617 turbo - the definitive walkthrough updated 23-06-2026 |
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SE / SEL / SEC. The cruise actuator brass-gear thread. Climate control flap actuators. M117 5.0 timing chain inspection. Cobra Blue paint code references.
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W126 cruise actuator - brass gear (Boonie) updated 16-05-2021 |
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230E, 260E, 300E, 400E, 500E, E36 AMG. The Sportline thread. Wagon self-levelling rear suspension. M104 head bolt issues.
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W124 M104 head bolt revision history updated 15-06-2026 |
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190E 2.3-16 / 2.5-16 Cosworth references. R129 SL roof mechanism rebuild. W140 V12 (M120) and the soft-close door fault tree.
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R129 hydraulic top - the master thread updated 05-06-2026 |
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Solex 4A1, Zenith 35/40 INAT, Stromberg 175 CDT. Choke pull-off diagnosis. Vacuum dashpot tuning.
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Solex 4A1 - the rebuild thread (Billy) updated 20-05-2026 |
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D-Jetronic, K-Jetronic (KE-Jetronic), L-Jetronic, LH-Jetronic, HFM. Fuel distributor rebuild references.
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K-Jet diagnosis flowchart updated 12-04-2026 |
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Servo motors, vacuum trees, blower motor resistors. W126 / W124 push-button climate control overhauls.
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W126 climate vac-line replacement updated 06-06-2026 |
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Biodegradable wiring loom thread. Relay box repair. Late-W124 / R129 instrument cluster pixel repair.
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Biodegradable loom remediation updated 19-06-2026 |
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W124 self-levelling rear. W116 / W126 hydropneumatic. R129 ADS rebuild. Subframe bush replacement procedures.
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Subframe bushes - the right tool updated 14-05-2026 |
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Cobra Blue (904), Astral Silver (735), Mid Blue (904). Paint code matching. Rust pattern references by chassis.
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Paint code cross-reference master updated 25-05-2026 |
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Member-contributed scans, organised by chassis. Access restricted to approved members.
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PDF library |
Hugo_Darlinghurst 23-03-2024 |
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Member-maintained spreadsheet of Mercedes-Benz part numbers cross-referenced to known equivalents. Maintained by Kosta_K.
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Spreadsheet |
Kosta_K 16-06-2026 |
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Conditional registration eligibility for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in NSW. Updated annually. Last review: January 2021.
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Reference |
Lefteris_IT 30-01-2025 |
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Member-recommended workshops, machinists, upholsterers, paint shops. Inclusion requires three independent member recommendations. Not a paid listing.
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Directory |
Vasilios_Billy 10-06-2026 |