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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: Rubber Floor Mats

« Last post by Cleo89 on Today at 07:55:36 »

I just save a PDF version of the factory manual pages I need, rename them clearly, and keep them in a folder so I can pull them up quickly on my phone or laptop.

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Engine Problems + Excessive Wear on Rockers = OIL!

« Last post by MartinK on Today at 04:46:00 »

If you have a malfunction on the engine with the correct type of oil, it is not the oil.

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Factory exhaust pics needed

« Last post by wwheeler on Today at 04:07:29 »

Thanks Joe! Great information!

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Factory exhaust pics needed

« Last post by ja17 on Today at 02:31:15 »

Often the center connector pipes between the front and rear muffler are installed backwards. Study this manufacturer's illustration (bottom of page), to get it correctly!

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General Discussion / Re: Importing MB 280 SL from USA to Canada Broker and or transporter recommends

« Last post by mdsalemi on October 19, 2025, 23:57:40 »

Check the usual gang of suspects…

Reliable Carriers
Passport
Intercity Lines
Mecum

I’m sure they have dealt with Canada before.

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Engine Problems + Excessive Wear on Rockers = OIL!

« Last post by mdsalemi on October 19, 2025, 23:17:51 »

I rebuilt my engine 20 years and 25,000 miles ago.  I was a big proponent of Mobil 1, 15w-50.  About two years ago, I noticed my main seals starting to seep.  As an experiment, at the last oil change, I switched to the Liqui-Moly dino oil and the leaks have disappeared.  Perhaps it's a coincidence but I just changed the oil again before driving 1200 miles to PagodaFest and back and still no oil leaks.

Michael, thanks for the great start to this thread.

I’m at the same age engine wise. If my seals start leaking maybe time to switch to Liqui Moly Dino Oil…

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Engine Problems + Excessive Wear on Rockers = OIL!

« Last post by Raymond on October 19, 2025, 21:16:07 »

I rebuilt my engine 20 years and 25,000 miles ago.  I was a big proponent of Mobil 1, 15w-50.  About two years ago, I noticed my main seals starting to seep.  As an experiment, at the last oil change, I switched to the Liqui-Moly dino oil and the leaks have disappeared.  Perhaps it's a coincidence but I just changed the oil again before driving 1200 miles to PagodaFest and back and still no oil leaks.

Michael, thanks for the great start to this thread.

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Fuel Cut-off Solenoid Trigger Method?

« Last post by Mike Hughes on October 19, 2025, 20:54:15 »

Are you running points in the distributor? Timing is altered as the rubbing block wears down.

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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: Repair of early door lock

« Last post by Merc_Girl on October 19, 2025, 19:43:07 »

Spoiling all the excitement of the unknown, will I, will I not be able to get back into my car 🤣

At least I know how it works now and didn’t get my dremel out to cut the ‘cam’ off the collar 😱

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Wanted To Buy / Re: Rear hardtop to body seal 1137900083

« Last post by Taleb on October 19, 2025, 19:22:15 »

lucky you 100$