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General Discussion / Re: Insurance weirdness.

« Last post by Raymond on Today at 01:19:34 »

You know that State Farm acquired a majority position in Hagerty about 5 years ago.  That's where the money to buy the Concours came from.  That would seem to put pressure on rates. 

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General Discussion / Re: big mistake... [updated: no 😇]

« Last post by Raymond on Today at 01:07:58 »

Here's a long shot for Joe or the Doctor; Is there a bolt on the left side of the engine that threads all the way into the crankcase?  If so, a bolt that's too long might be interfering. 

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Breather Tube Cover Installation

« Last post by LindesayOne on Today at 01:05:45 »

The hot water did it.

Thanks Guys!


John

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General Discussion / Re: Naj wife Meena

« Last post by Raymond on Today at 00:49:46 »

She was a lovely lady with wit and grace.  I was privileged to have learned from them both.

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Breather Tube Cover Installation

« Last post by 707dieseldean on July 02, 2025, 23:15:19 »

Soak the rubber in very hot water, then apply some dish soap to the inside of the rubber. Should help it slide. Use a hair drier if needed to re apply heat.

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Breather Tube Cover Installation

« Last post by LindesayOne on July 02, 2025, 21:47:05 »

Worth a try. Thanks

John

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Breather Tube Cover Installation

« Last post by Jack the Knife on July 02, 2025, 21:37:02 »

Maybe try to warm it up. I'd also probably do the larger tube first, if it was me. But I'm not speaking from experience since my breather tube is different.

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Breather Tube Cover Installation

« Last post by LindesayOne on July 02, 2025, 21:05:14 »

Photo: Attempt in progress

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Items for Sale / TRANSMISSION PRESSURE SWITCH-NOS 002 542 15 17 $25

« Last post by slschock on July 02, 2025, 20:45:12 »

I have two of these transmission pressure sensor/switches 002 542 15 17 manufactured for Daimler by VDO.  These are NOS and have never been installed. They are NLA from Mercedes.   The only applications that I have found so far are, 300SEL 6.3 and 3.5 and the 600 (W100).   $25 EACH  I am the founder and former owner of EUROPARTS of San Diego, which I owned and operated for 37 years before selling the business and retiring in November 2022.  Most of my old inventory is long gone but, I still have a few items left in addition to this.   Located in Poway, CA (Suburban San Diego)

SPECIFICATIONS:
VDO 112 6/2
6-24v 5W  operating voltage and wattage.
2-.3 Bar operating pressure

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Items for Sale / W113 RIGHT FRONT FENDER MOULDING 113 698 06 80 $95

« Last post by slschock on July 02, 2025, 19:31:57 »

I have one single right front fender moulding, 113 698 06 80, for all W113 models.  This is the heavier, chrome plated brass, upper moulding, not the lower aluminum moulding.  The part is used, not new but, it's straight and in very nice condition.  $95 plus shipping. I am the founder and former owner of EUROPARTS of San Diego, which I owned and operated for 37 years before selling the business and retiring in November 2022.  Most of my old inventory is long gone but, I still have a few items left in addition to this.   Located in Poway, CA (Suburban San Diego)