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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: One Cylinder Not Firing

« Last post by Cees Klumper on August 29, 2025, 19:08:08 »

To find that out, either use an infrared heat gun aimed at the exhaust manifold connections to each cylinder: the one not firing will be much cooler than the others. Or pull each spark plug lead off the plugs one by one with the engine running. The one not affecting how it runs is your culprit.

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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: seat refurbishment perforated leather

« Last post by Philippe VIARD on August 29, 2025, 17:23:53 »

Thank you Pawel for your quick answer

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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: One Cylinder Not Firing

« Last post by rbouch8828 on August 29, 2025, 17:08:37 »

I don’t know which cylinder it is. I first need to find out which is the one that isn’t firing.

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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: seat refurbishment perforated leather

« Last post by Pawel66 on August 29, 2025, 17:05:59 »

Hi,

I am/was using their Polish distributor site (Ponczynski) and MB Tex is here: https://sklep.ponczynski.com/289-skaje#/kategorie-mb_tex_1968_1972

Follow the link, you will see MB Tex tag.

I also received a paper (or cardboard) catalogue form them when I was looking for leather for Pagoda.

I an not sure why they are not shown on the main site. I can ask Polish distributor if you would like me to.

I think good part of classic Mercedes restorations for US and Europe is done here, maybe that is why the Polish distributor are selling them... I do not know...

Yes, you buy just leather or MB Tex, they do not make sets. You need an upholsterer.

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Items for Sale / Re: Luggage Strap

« Last post by neelyrc on August 29, 2025, 14:19:10 »

Breaking news ....! Private shipping is allowed until 100  USD . So The bar is open. I can take new orders for the straps , but will do a third batch only with enough order.

Happy to see another batch may be in the works, Yves!
PM sent

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Items for Sale / Re: Luggage Strap

« Last post by Mike Hughes on August 29, 2025, 13:32:32 »

Do be careful with the paperwork when shipping.  The exemption is for "Gifts" with a value under $100. So, you may have to declare the straps being sent as "Gifts."

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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: paint protection film on a pagoda

« Last post by johnk on August 29, 2025, 11:04:22 »

I am having the front of my 280 done professionally to protect the new metallic paint which is difficult to touch up.  cost is $2500. Going out of my way to get a very experienced professional due to the difficulty of wrapping around our fender tops and down around the front grill.

Don’t want any road chips on the way to Tennessee

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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: seat refurbishment perforated leather

« Last post by Philippe VIARD on August 29, 2025, 09:44:01 »

hello Pawel,
On the Hans Reinke (HR) site I can’t find the MB tex section.
Can you tell me where to find it?
If I understood correctly, HR only sells skins that will be used by our own saddler to make seat covers or dashboard covers. Is it correct?
viard

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Pagoda Spotting / Re: Valet Crashes Car!!!!!

« Last post by Raymond on August 29, 2025, 00:26:28 »

Why would one assume a kid would have any knowledge of how to work a car from the last century?  Most of them can't drive a manual.  Still.  The brakes are always in the same place.

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Wanted To Buy / Pagoda sl group window decal

« Last post by JedinDetroit on August 28, 2025, 23:58:09 »

Hi again,

I’ve searched high and low, but can’t seem to figure out how I can purchase another pagoda group windshield decal for my newly acquired 230 SL. Thanks for any help.