This article was initially published on classicjalopy.com who have kindly allowed me to reproduce it here as I’m too lazy to write my own version
Category: Cars
How I fixed the rusted out window lifter rail on my 380SEC
A few weeks back I was on a lovely drive with the Mercedes Benz Club in my 380SEC. Everything was going well until I came
We drove from Sydney to the Gold Coast for Christmas in an electric car and it didn’t suck!
My family often drive from Sydney to the Gold Coast around Christmas time. We enjoy taking it easy and stopping at different towns along the
Mercedes-Benz C126/W126 380SEC Consumables
I’m constantly forgetting what the correct consumables are for my cars. So, I’ve put this page together as a reminder when I need to buy
The Ultimate Guide to Replacing Engine Mounts on a Mercedes-Benz 380SEC C126 or W126
A few weeks ago while trying to sort out the idle on my 380SEC, I managed to break one of the vacuum check valves on
40 Year Old Mercedes-Benz 380SEC Is Idling Rough, Part 2: K-Jet CIS System and Control Pressure Are Troubling Me
The intake manifold gaskets have been replaced and I was really hoping things would be easier from here. Unfortunately things are just getting started. The
40 Year Old Mercedes-Benz 380SEC Is Idling Rough, Part1: Replacing The Intake Manifold Gaskets, But It’s Not Easy
The 380SEC hasn’t been running at its best lately. It’s developed a misfire and runs like an absolute pig when it’s cold. It’s also had
New Hoist Day!
Woohoo! After years of planning, and waiting, I finally have my own hoist in my garage. The hoist is there to serve 2 purposes. Firstly,
Mercedes-Benz Club National Rally – Day 2 – Orbost to Torquay
We’ve made it to day 2! Orbost to Torquay. We had an early 6:30am start today with a planned route from Orbost to Torquay following
Kenwood DAB Radio Antennas – What they don’t want you to know!
I recently installed a Kenwood DAB Radio to my W126 380SEC. I’ve got a full write-up on it here – New Head Unit for the