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by rafaelmk
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: R129 Mercedes will eventually be unable to continue production due to a shortage of critical parts.
Replies: 4
Views: 92

Re: R129 Mercedes will eventually be unable to continue production due to a shortage of critical parts.

An supplemental section.

Custom formed radiator hoses are already available. For them to have a pattern, all you have to do is send in the old moulded hose. If that doesn't work, there are aftermarket braided hoses available with a plethora of bends and fittings that can be custom-fit.

If you're ...
by rafaelmk
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: R129 Mercedes will eventually be unable to continue production due to a shortage of critical parts.
Replies: 4
Views: 92

Re: R129 Mercedes will eventually be unable to continue production due to a shortage of critical parts.

This is only my opinion -

The number of people who are enthusiastic about these cars is excessive. The gullible portions will be swayed. The easily replicable parts can be a goldmine for Mercedes, which the company is well aware of.

With their Classic Center, they have already accomplished this ...
by rafaelmk
Mon Jun 15, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Engine vibration in a moving vehicle
Replies: 8
Views: 287

Re: Engine vibration in a moving vehicle

A motor mount or exhaust hanger were my initial thoughts. The part of the powertrain that comes into contact with the body as a result of torque.

Crawling underneath to inspect the flex connections might be possible. I will surely consult them if the situation worsens. You would prefer not to have ...
by rafaelmk
Mon Jun 15, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Engine vibration in a moving vehicle
Replies: 8
Views: 287

Re: Engine vibration in a moving vehicle

Is it possible to do it when stationary by pressing down on the brake and adding power? Does traveling uphill or downhill affect the beginning?

It felt relatively stable even at high speeds, as you mentioned."So, is it now being implied that it does not?" The sensation of being "unplanted" is ...
by rafaelmk
Fri Jun 05, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Hey, Holley! Okay, Mallory? Get in touch with?
Replies: 5
Views: 272

Re: Hey, Holley! Okay, Mallory? Get in touch with?

Sorry, I was wrong! Not Mallory, but MSD is my distributor. With any luck, though, you'll find some useful information here.
by rafaelmk
Fri Jun 05, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Hey, Holley! Okay, Mallory? Get in touch with?
Replies: 5
Views: 272

Re: Hey, Holley! Okay, Mallory? Get in touch with?

I have a Mallory distributor for an off-road Porsche 911, but I'm not sure I get your query. As an aside, instead of the usual (?) cast iron gears for the distributor, I had it customized with a bronze gear. Warning: Mallory used this almost forty years ago. Even though you'll have to change the ...
by rafaelmk
Fri May 22, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Could someone kindly provide me with the URL to download ISTA+? Here is my F10/N55
Replies: 5
Views: 278

Re: Could someone kindly provide me with the URL to download ISTA+? Here is my F10/N55

Hi there! Could you kindly provide me the download link for ista+ as well? I just got a f31 and need it now.
by rafaelmk
Thu May 21, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: Is there a new bushing available for the 2wd LCA?
Replies: 5
Views: 267

Re: Is there a new bushing available for the 2wd LCA?

Please let me know when you have a solution; I hope you find one.
by rafaelmk
Wed May 20, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: How to wire an electric fan
Replies: 3
Views: 1453

Re: How to wire an electric fan

The duty-cycle energy converter (DME) sends a pulse-width-modulated (PWM) signal to the fan circuits, which regulates the fan's speed. You can't use a voltmeter to check it.If the fan has failed, there should be a code in the DME (no CEL set, because this failure is not an OBDII protocol issue ...
by rafaelmk
Thu May 14, 2026
Forum: General Discussions Chat
Topic: In comparison to the E-3, which series is superior, the C350?
Replies: 3
Views: 269

Re: In comparison to the E-3, which series is superior, the C350?

Have a successful search.

In the middle to late 'teens, I hunted far and low for an E class convertible. Nearby (within 500 miles) options are somewhat limited. At last, I came across what I believed to be the perfect one. After being promised that everything would function properly, I traveled two ...