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SELLC · SELLC

Hello everyone and welcome to the W126 photo thread! Post here some photos of your Mercedes, or link in photos of other cool W126's you have seen. I have owned many Mercedes however the one color that seems to have grown on me is #702 Smoke Silver. At first I didnt like the color too much, however over time...

gerryvz · gerryvz

What is your opinion about the rubber exhaust hangers with chains embedded inside of them? Do you use those or just the "normal" MB rubber hangers that break only too frequently?

SELLC · SELLC

I am making this thread becuase I have seen in many forums people complaining about black felt or soft foam blowing out of their vents (Mostly in summer with AC working). We have found the culprate and have also attached a photo. It appears that the center vent flap/door is coated with soft pla...

SELLC · SELLC

Well considering that everyone is ultimatly expecting me to give information above and beyond to justufy my actions and claims I figured I would start my first "Serious" thread about the diffrenced between the engines in terms of a M116 4.2 liter found in the 420SEL and the M117 5.6 liter found in the 5...

SELLC · SELLC

Pretty straight forward question. Would you put cheap gas in your Mercedes-Benz 420/560? Even though it clearly states "Premium Fuel Only"? I asked this question on the popular web forum www.benzworld.org and the amount of people on that forum that put cheap gas in their cars is SHOCKIN...

SELLC · SELLC

I know its been mentioned in the past, however I wanted to let everyone know you can get a free Mercedes-Benz EPC membership for US Spec Mercedes! Well it's not toally free, they do charge .01 cent to authorize and confirm your identity, but thats not bad considering this EPC will give you part numbers f...

SELLC · SELLC

I am making a thread about motor mounts because for quite some time I have been driving around with excessively worn mounts due to our little burn out video when we busted them some time last year. What is important to realize about the Mercedes-Benz motor mounts found on the W126 is that they are not mad...

fullboost · fullboost

Hi out there i am new here and like high performance mercedes v8 engines .

SELLC · Anonymous

sunroof wont open or close. if u try it makes noises.it sometimes opens by it's self.

SELLC · SELLC

Given the amount of W126 parts I have been collecting I wanted to start a thread where I can list up some images of parts that we currently have in stock. While I dont get much into advertising on this site buying parts from us helps fund the coffers that keep this site ad free. We also give out free photo CD'...

oneklassy1 · oneklassy1

Hello all, A real pleasure to be part and share the passion we have with the W-126. I own a MB maintained 380SEL that is only occasionally driven (on good days only) and kept indoors in a c/a garage. I am the second owner and have continued the regular maintenance. This is the late 83 with the climate sens...

SELLC · SELLC

Having had the honor of cutting many late model 420 and 560 sedans I cant say that it gets easier to kill them the more you do. I try telling myself that along with helping my Mercedes go down the road it helps many others do the same for a reasonable price. Then I try to justify the fact that had I not cut dow...

SELLC · SELLC

Figured I would put out a little info on the Euro market 8 pin ignition system. It would seem that many people are under the false assumption that the 8 Pin EZL aka Ignition Control Module consist of just a few "knock" sensors when nothing could be further from the truth. The Mercedes-Benz Eu...

Palix507 · Palix507

I recently bought a 1990 560SEC. With just over 55,126 miles. I will post pictures soon. It was one I was watching for many years. I knew the owner and remembered when he originally bought it new. The owner past away and the car sat in a climate contorted garage. It was offered for sale and I bought it in Oct...

Stellar007 · Stellar007

Yes its true... Fully loaded and on my way home from a camping trip up north here in Michigan I paddled the ass of what appeared to be a 1986 Ford Mustang 5.0 not once, but three times. Guess the first two times he could not belive it. All I can say is it was not pretty. All three times it was like walking the dog...

Palix507 · Palix507

Greetings everyone, My first time here. I recently acquired a 1990 560SEC with 55k from Florida. The SEC has been my dream car since 1982. I found the perfect one for me. Black with palomino. It has been in storage since November. I have been starting the 560SEC every month or so and let it run for 15 minut...

onetonfungun · onetonfungun

My 1990 sec has just over 200,000. mi . It was bought new buy my Dad and now belongs to me. It has been very well cared for and is all most like it was when new. I have read that the timing chain and gides should be changed at 100,000mi. This makes me very nervous every time I start this car that I am falling in l...

SELLC · SELLC

After over a year of a slight leak from both the power steering gear box, and the hydrolic pump all of the brake rod guide bushings had been saturated and were swolen up and soft. Having to remove the power steering gear box isn't bad. I have removed well over 20 of them thru the years. Of that 20 I have had to...

SELLC · SELLC

Well I have seen a lot of folks complain about loosing reverse in their W126 V8 Mercedes and now I seem to have this condition myself. Since I have several transmissions in stock its only a matter of swapping it out with a new one, however in the mean time I have found that using a transmission conditioner...

SELLC · SELLC

Anyone whom has owned a Mercedes W126 for awhile will soon know what a broken door strap/stop feels like. When they break or become jammed up the door might make all sorts of noise, plus it may prevent the door from opening all the way. While sometimes you can lube them up and everything is fine, other tim...

SELLC · SELLC

Well it seems that the loon's over there on BW.ORG are at it again. Appears they just cant understand the dangers involved with installing Propane into the AC system, and would rather risk the lives of others to save a few dollars on AC recharging. I think its VERY SAD that we have Mercedes owners out the...

Administrator · Administrator

Awhile back a customer brought us a badly neglected Mercedes-Benz 300 SDL that he aquired. Having to work the bugs out of this vehicle proved to be a real time consuming process that required a lot of road testing. I was seriously AMAZED at how good the the 300 SDL is on gas! While I must admit that the nois...

SELLC · SELLC

Took in a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL some several years ago. Nice black on black color combo however the top end of the engine was toast. Most would think it was from a timing chain guide failure but strange enough it ended up being that one of the valve seat inserts fell out of the head! Since I took the car...

SELLC · SELLC

Well why not? It seems that if you have a large family or are in the business of transporting customers and friends then a 560 is definatly a good choice for the every day car. One must remember that as an everyday car maintanace must be first and formost. Oil, transmission fluid, brakes, tires/balance...

SELLC · SELLC

Hello. After my years of dealing with the w126 Mercedes-Benz I have grown an eye for them. I can spot them rather easy going down the road, in a parking lot and most enjoyably in the movies. I am sure you all know what I am talking about. Anyway it seems to me that in any Hollywood or other large production mo...

SELLC · SELLC

I got a W126 560 SEL and I was wondering if anyone knows of a trailer hitch that is made for our vehicles? I am interested in towing jetski's and a small box trailer in the future, but you never know I may pull a Boat or car dolly as well. I have seen some people talk of a trailer hitch for these cars, but no photo...

Administrator · Administrator

Well the owner of our Nomada Clone, the black 1986 420 SEL was warned on many occasions NOT to take his Mercedes-Benz to the many popular aftermarket installation shops in the area. After deciding not to heed our warnings he selected Mickey Shorr in Canton Michigan to install some aftermarket goodie...

gluvich · gluvich

Hi I have a Mercedes-Benz 420SEL every time when I start the Car the water pump makes noises the noise will be on for 45sec to 1mn then it runs nice I look underneath I saw a little bit of anti-freeze on the bottom of the pump over the Crank balancer I pulled out everything but I can't take out the pump's botto...

IGE2467 · IGE2467

I am getting ready to replace the water pump on my 420sel. I gave it a quick look this morning. I saw two belts around the pully, is there a tension adjustment bolt somewhere? Any tips, advice, or help would be greatly appreciated.

SELLC · SELLC

Most recently a forum member here by the name of Grafdesign donated to us a very unique 560 SEC coupe imported from Japan. While the vehicle (SEC) may see the road once more, the engine and transmission he also donated will certanly see the road in our black 560 SEL project that has been on the donor list...

Topic		Started By	Replies	Views	Last Post
	Mercedes-Benz W126 Photo/Picture Thread! Lets see your rides! (Preview) Hello everyone and welcome to the W126 photo thread! Post here some photos of your Mercedes, or link in photos of other cool W126's you have seen. I have owned many Mercedes however the one color that seems to have grown on me is #702 Smoke Silver. At first I didnt like the color too much, however over time...	SELLC	5	8747	02:18 AM Oct 9, 2011 by oneklassy1
	Exhaust hangers (Preview) What is your opinion about the rubber exhaust hangers with chains embedded inside of them? Do you use those or just the "normal" MB rubber hangers that break only too frequently?	gerryvz	3	1869	10:23 PM Sep 24, 2011 by gerryvz
	Black chunks of foam are blowing out vents! (Preview) I am making this thread becuase I have seen in many forums people complaining about black felt or soft foam blowing out of their vents (Mostly in summer with AC working). We have found the culprate and have also attached a photo. It appears that the center vent flap/door is coated with soft pla...	SELLC	1	2406	02:22 AM Aug 27, 2011 by gerryvz
	Mercedes-Benz M117 560SEL V.S. M116 420SEL What really is diffrent? (Preview) Well considering that everyone is ultimatly expecting me to give information above and beyond to justufy my actions and claims I figured I would start my first "Serious" thread about the diffrenced between the engines in terms of a M116 4.2 liter found in the 420SEL and the M117 5.6 liter found in the 5...	SELLC	3	10691	02:09 AM Aug 27, 2011 by gerryvz
	Would you put cheap gas in a V8 Mercedes-Benz 420/560? (Preview) Pretty straight forward question. Would you put cheap gas in your Mercedes-Benz 420/560? Even though it clearly states "Premium Fuel Only"? I asked this question on the popular web forum www.benzworld.org and the amount of people on that forum that put cheap gas in their cars is SHOCKIN...	SELLC	3	3520	01:43 AM Aug 27, 2011 by gerryvz
	FREE Mercedes-Benz EPC Membership! (Preview) I know its been mentioned in the past, however I wanted to let everyone know you can get a free Mercedes-Benz EPC membership for US Spec Mercedes! Well it's not toally free, they do charge .01 cent to authorize and confirm your identity, but thats not bad considering this EPC will give you part numbers f...	SELLC	1	5861	01:41 AM Aug 27, 2011 by gerryvz
	Motor Mounts! What gets damaged when they are not replaced. (Preview) I am making a thread about motor mounts because for quite some time I have been driving around with excessively worn mounts due to our little burn out video when we busted them some time last year. What is important to realize about the Mercedes-Benz motor mounts found on the W126 is that they are not mad...	SELLC	3	6996	06:05 AM Aug 10, 2011 by SELLC
	High perormance and tuning M116-M117 5.6 (Preview) Hi out there i am new here and like high performance mercedes v8 engines .	fullboost	1	2558	10:47 PM Jul 21, 2011 by SELLC
	w126 mercedes sunnroof problems (Preview) sunroof wont open or close. if u try it makes noises.it sometimes opens by it's self.	Anonymous	3	1859	02:15 AM Jun 19, 2011 by SELLC
	W126 MERCEDES-BENZ 420 + 560 SEL USED PARTS SALE LIST (Preview) Given the amount of W126 parts I have been collecting I wanted to start a thread where I can list up some images of parts that we currently have in stock. While I dont get much into advertising on this site buying parts from us helps fund the coffers that keep this site ad free. We also give out free photo CD'...	SELLC	4	6947	12:09 PM Jun 10, 2011 by SELLC
	1983 380SEL Abrupt Stalling ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Hello all, A real pleasure to be part and share the passion we have with the W-126. I own a MB maintained 380SEL that is only occasionally driven (on good days only) and kept indoors in a c/a garage. I am the second owner and have continued the regular maintenance. This is the late 83 with the climate sens...	oneklassy1	54	31695	07:51 PM Jun 2, 2011 by oneklassy1
	Learning how to cope with a recent Mercedes kill. (Preview) Having had the honor of cutting many late model 420 and 560 sedans I cant say that it gets easier to kill them the more you do. I try telling myself that along with helping my Mercedes go down the road it helps many others do the same for a reasonable price. Then I try to justify the fact that had I not cut dow...	SELLC	4	2701	12:14 AM Apr 5, 2011 by SELLC
	8 Pin Euro Mercedes W126 Ignition System EZL aka Module - More than just a few knock sensors! (Preview) Figured I would put out a little info on the Euro market 8 pin ignition system. It would seem that many people are under the false assumption that the 8 Pin EZL aka Ignition Control Module consist of just a few "knock" sensors when nothing could be further from the truth. The Mercedes-Benz Eu...	SELLC	1	9737	11:05 PM Mar 28, 2011 by SELLC
	560 engine W126 560SEC 117.968 overhauling advise wanted. (Preview) I recently bought a 1990 560SEC. With just over 55,126 miles. I will post pictures soon. It was one I was watching for many years. I knew the owner and remembered when he originally bought it new. The owner past away and the car sat in a climate contorted garage. It was offered for sale and I bought it in Oct...	Palix507	1	3224	12:34 AM Mar 10, 2011 by SELLC
	1986 Ford Mustang GT falls victim to the 560SEL on highway (Preview) Yes its true... Fully loaded and on my way home from a camping trip up north here in Michigan I paddled the ass of what appeared to be a 1986 Ford Mustang 5.0 not once, but three times. Guess the first two times he could not belive it. All I can say is it was not pretty. All three times it was like walking the dog...	Stellar007	2	2713	11:23 PM Mar 7, 2011 by SELLC
	560SEC Oil Pressure problems (Preview) Greetings everyone, My first time here. I recently acquired a 1990 560SEC with 55k from Florida. The SEC has been my dream car since 1982. I found the perfect one for me. Black with palomino. It has been in storage since November. I have been starting the 560SEC every month or so and let it run for 15 minut...	Palix507	3	3586	11:16 PM Mar 7, 2011 by SELLC
	Timly timing chain (Preview) My 1990 sec has just over 200,000. mi . It was bought new buy my Dad and now belongs to me. It has been very well cared for and is all most like it was when new. I have read that the timing chain and gides should be changed at 100,000mi. This makes me very nervous every time I start this car that I am falling in l...	onetonfungun	3	2605	07:01 AM Mar 4, 2011 by Palix507
	Power Steering Gear Box and Brake Support Guide rod bushing replacement. (Preview) After over a year of a slight leak from both the power steering gear box, and the hydrolic pump all of the brake rod guide bushings had been saturated and were swolen up and soft. Having to remove the power steering gear box isn't bad. I have removed well over 20 of them thru the years. Of that 20 I have had to...	SELLC	3	4031	04:14 AM Feb 14, 2011 by SELLC
	Mercedes W126 560 transmission woes - losing reverse. (Preview) Well I have seen a lot of folks complain about loosing reverse in their W126 V8 Mercedes and now I seem to have this condition myself. Since I have several transmissions in stock its only a matter of swapping it out with a new one, however in the mean time I have found that using a transmission conditioner...	SELLC	8	13890	06:33 PM Jan 27, 2011 by SELLC
	Mercedes-Benz W126 Door Check Strap/Stop. Door wont open all the way (Preview) Anyone whom has owned a Mercedes W126 for awhile will soon know what a broken door strap/stop feels like. When they break or become jammed up the door might make all sorts of noise, plus it may prevent the door from opening all the way. While sometimes you can lube them up and everything is fine, other tim...	SELLC	2	5884	08:44 PM Jan 24, 2011 by SELLC
	Idiots suggesting to fill W126's with Propane or Mix with R12 for AC (Preview) Well it seems that the loon's over there on BW.ORG are at it again. Appears they just cant understand the dangers involved with installing Propane into the AC system, and would rather risk the lives of others to save a few dollars on AC recharging. I think its VERY SAD that we have Mercedes owners out the...	SELLC	24	9779	10:00 PM Dec 20, 2010 by PowerStroker
	Mercedes-Benz 300 SDL Fuel mileage! (Preview) Awhile back a customer brought us a badly neglected Mercedes-Benz 300 SDL that he aquired. Having to work the bugs out of this vehicle proved to be a real time consuming process that required a lot of road testing. I was seriously AMAZED at how good the the 300 SDL is on gas! While I must admit that the nois...	Administrator	0	1651	01:43 PM Nov 13, 2010 by Administrator
	1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL Minor Restoration (Preview) Took in a 1990 Mercedes-Benz 560 SEL some several years ago. Nice black on black color combo however the top end of the engine was toast. Most would think it was from a timing chain guide failure but strange enough it ended up being that one of the valve seat inserts fell out of the head! Since I took the car...	SELLC	12	5197	04:54 PM Oct 14, 2010 by SELLC
	W126 560 SEL as a daily driver? (Preview) Well why not? It seems that if you have a large family or are in the business of transporting customers and friends then a 560 is definatly a good choice for the every day car. One must remember that as an everyday car maintanace must be first and formost. Oil, transmission fluid, brakes, tires/balance...	SELLC	3	7025	01:10 AM Aug 9, 2010 by SELLC
	Mercedes-Benz w126 IN THE MOVIES Are we BAD guys? (Preview) Hello. After my years of dealing with the w126 Mercedes-Benz I have grown an eye for them. I can spot them rather easy going down the road, in a parking lot and most enjoyably in the movies. I am sure you all know what I am talking about. Anyway it seems to me that in any Hollywood or other large production mo...	SELLC	11	4471	12:08 AM Aug 9, 2010 by SELLC
	Anyone know of any trailer hitches for W126 Mercedes? (Preview) I got a W126 560 SEL and I was wondering if anyone knows of a trailer hitch that is made for our vehicles? I am interested in towing jetski's and a small box trailer in the future, but you never know I may pull a Boat or car dolly as well. I have seen some people talk of a trailer hitch for these cars, but no photo...	SELLC	0	2453	04:23 PM Jul 17, 2010 by SELLC
	Nightmare on Mercedes Street! Aftermarket Alarm and Stereo Install GONE BAD! (Preview) Well the owner of our Nomada Clone, the black 1986 420 SEL was warned on many occasions NOT to take his Mercedes-Benz to the many popular aftermarket installation shops in the area. After deciding not to heed our warnings he selected Mickey Shorr in Canton Michigan to install some aftermarket goodie...	Administrator	3	5693	10:52 PM Jul 11, 2010 by SELLC
	Mecedes 420sel lower water pump bolt (Preview) Hi I have a Mercedes-Benz 420SEL every time when I start the Car the water pump makes noises the noise will be on for 45sec to 1mn then it runs nice I look underneath I saw a little bit of anti-freeze on the bottom of the pump over the Crank balancer I pulled out everything but I can't take out the pump's botto...	gluvich	7	3045	12:16 AM Jun 20, 2010 by SELLC
	Replacing a water pump on '89 420sel (Preview) I am getting ready to replace the water pump on my 420sel. I gave it a quick look this morning. I saw two belts around the pully, is there a tension adjustment bolt somewhere? Any tips, advice, or help would be greatly appreciated.	IGE2467	3	5107	11:21 PM Jun 15, 2010 by SELLC
	A special thanks to Grafdesign and family.... Thanks! * Euro 560 SEC Jap Import! * (Preview) Most recently a forum member here by the name of Grafdesign donated to us a very unique 560 SEC coupe imported from Japan. While the vehicle (SEC) may see the road once more, the engine and transmission he also donated will certanly see the road in our black 560 SEL project that has been on the donor list...	SELLC	5	3191	12:43 AM Apr 29, 2010 by SELLC
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