The R129 seems very similar in size to the W124, although being a roadster you
sit closer to the ground. Getting in and out can be a real b*tch, but then
again, getting out of the S500 isn't easy, either. You're just higher up.
The cabin is understandably smaller than the W140 as well.
I drove
Did Bruno Sacco also design the 129? I am wondering since the similarities
to the 124 have been mentioned here.
On Dec 28, 2013 4:20 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
The R129 seems very similar in size to the W124, although being a roadster
you sit closer to the ground. Getting in and out
Dan, I loved your rendition of I wonder what happens if I do this.
Technology is wonderful except when it has a mind of its own.
On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 4:27 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.comwrote:
Did Bruno Sacco also design the 129? I am wondering since the similarities
to the 124
'Sounds like ATTABOYS acomin'. ;)
Wilton
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...
The R129 seems very similar in size
On Sat, 28 Dec 2013 16:19:39 -0500 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
I've seen some weirdness from what I believe is the security system. If
anyone reads this and has ideas, I'm all ears - I have noticed on a
couple of occasions when I shut off and lock the car that the driving
light on the
On Dec 28, 2013, at 6:09 PM, Craig wrote:
If it's like the W124, the flashing lights are a symptom that the alarm
system has been triggered and that the alarm horn isn't working.
I have some familiarity with the W124 and W126 alarm systems, which is why I
figured this was the source of the
On Sat, 28 Dec 2013 18:33:28 -0500 Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote:
After dinner I'm pulling the driver's door panel to find out why some
of the speakers are dead. I'm hoping it's nothing more than the
connector being disconnected. I hope
May it be as simple as that, and may the door
IIRC, the 129 is built on the 124 chassis, with added extras.
On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 3:27 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.comwrote:
Did Bruno Sacco also design the 129? I am wondering since the similarities
to the 124 have been mentioned here.
On Dec 28, 2013 4:20 PM, Dan Penoff
I washed the C182A this afternoon after my cheap fix didn't work. The
charging system stopped working about 10 minutes from home on the last
flight. I've been thinking the voltage regulator was flaky for a while now
and had a spare one on hand. I installed the new VR and still no joy. No
charging
It seems very 124-like.
No luck on the speaker - it's open. A couple of good things, however:
The speaker can be removed/installed without removing the door panel
Replacements are available from BOSE for $40.
I'll be putting a call in to BOSE first thing Monday morning
Dan
On Dec 28,
Makes sense.
On Dec 28, 2013 7:48 PM, OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
IIRC, the 129 is built on the 124 chassis, with added extras.
On Sat, Dec 28, 2013 at 3:27 PM, Dwight Giles dwight.gi...@gmail.com
wrote:
Did Bruno Sacco also design the 129? I am wondering since the
similarities
to
On Sat, 28 Dec 2013 18:52:56 -0600 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
I washed the C182A this afternoon after my cheap fix didn't work. The
charging system stopped working about 10 minutes from home on the last
flight. I've been thinking the voltage regulator was flaky for a while
now and had a
It depends on where/how you source them. Yes, they can be rather expensive.
A kit to convert from the original generator system to a new alternator is
$800. I think the used but was working when removed generator will be
less than 1/10th that amount (this time).
One difference that accounts for
On Sat, 28 Dec 2013 21:48:09 -0600 OK Don okd...@gmail.com wrote:
One difference that accounts for some of the cost difference is that it
is theoretically possible to trace every bit of every part back to the
source. Grant can correct me if I'm wrong, I think he used to deal in
aircraft
] Gotta Love Those Cheap Fixes...
It depends on where/how you source them. Yes, they can be rather expensive.
A kit to convert from the original generator system to a new alternator is
$800. I think the used but was working when removed generator will be
less than 1/10th that amount (this time).
One
As I go over the SL500 in detail, I have already fixed a couple of issues for -
nothing! Woo-hoo! I love it when this sort of thing happens
I changed the oil and filter this afternoon, which immediately quieted down the
lifter tick from the right cylinder bank. For that matter, it's gone
Dust boots for the struts are available separately, and should be
replaced. Makes the struts live a lot longer, although depending on
the milage they may already be on the way out, mine didn't make
300,000 miles.
While you are looking around, check the rubber in the links in the
rear
Lucky you!
My brake thing is even more puzzling. When I got to the LF side, the
pads would not push in either until I opened the bleeder. Since I
can't find any info about troubleshooting the ABS, I am going to put
everything back togehter and try flushing and replacing the brake
fluid. I
So you replaced the brake hoses? Right?
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On Dec 27, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Dieselhead 126die...@gmail.com wrote:
Lucky you!
My brake thing is even more puzzling. When I got to the LF side, the pads
would not push in either until I opened the bleeder. Since I can't find
Dan Penoff wrote:
I can see where the front end was repaired - the cross member that is behind
the front bumper has been cut off and a new one welded in. Not very well, at
least the welds look kind of lousy, but it's definitely attached and intact.
Everything from the radiator support back
Peter Frederick wrote:
I think you will like it --- I'm quite fond of the W124 chassis, much
more responsive than the W126, although for a long highway trip nothing
beats a W126.
How similar to the W124 is the R129?
On the drive home, Dan reported it disappointingly less luxurious and more
no, I intended to, but when i take the hoses off, they are not very
old and pass air or fluid both ways.
check valve action seems to be in the ABS or master cyl. Seems to
be a known mode of failure for ABS. (according to a paper from a
Bosch guy and a U of Munich guy.)
So you
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