MOTOR-TALK

Category: US Cars Forum

  • W108 or W115

    Hello and good day, after my friend told me a few days ago that he used his old Volvo 140 next to a Borgward Isabella Kombi every day, I had the stupid idea to get another oldtimer (next to my current bus). I would like to drive it regularly in the season, preferably daily. Besides a W115 I also found a W108 with nearly the same basic data and condition which both agree to me. Unfortunately I have with both models so far No experience. I had a W123 a few years ago. Is my project at all possible to use the Mercedes as a “daily driver” without excessive service/care and restoration effort in the fine weather season? I don’t want to start a “bar without ground” project and did not want a “water-soluble” car that has to be overhauled after a few summer thunderstorms. What would you take, with which motorization? Is the W108 more rust-prone and more sensitive than the W115? another model more recommended? Thank you. Markus

  • M115 Engine 230c OT encoder defective

    Hello together I unfortunately pulled off the OT dealer while expanding the engine and unfortunately I don’t get any more … Mercedes has no more and the Internet doesn’t say in stock. Now my question has someone an idea where I could get that ? Mercedes number A 0011538428 or Hella 6PU009163-241 Thanks in advance for your help Greetings Rob

  • Mercedes-Benz 200 (W123) Diesel, really only 60 hp?

    Hello I decided to buy a Mercedes-Benz W123. I found a diesel for the first time, but it only has 44kW, i.e. 60hp! Year of manufacture: 1985 Engine capacity: 1998 ccm Circuit: Manual construction: Limousine Now I wanted to know if someone has driven one of these and how he drives himself? I mean a Mercedes-Benz with 60hp I can not imagine somehow???? Does anyone know the acceleration? (from 0 to 100, how long???) I would like help and information Thank you, MFG St efan

  • Conversion Chevy Blazer K5, 5.7 L, BJ.79 to Euro 3 possible?

    Hello. Yesterday I received a Chevy Blazer K5 for my Dodge Ram. The car is BJ.79 and has the 5.7 L engine. Is it possible to upgrade it to Euro 3? If so, what does that cost about? Or what do you have for Idenn the tax-friendly drive? My last Blazers were combination vehicles, but that unfortunately doesn’t exist anymore with the 2.8 Ton story… I am very grateful for every suggestion and idea!!

  • Registration 15″ Torq Thrust on 1966 Pontiac Tempest

    Hello together, I am looking for successful entries with the rim mentioned above. I am facing the problem that I will not get my 15×7″ front (225/65) and 15×8″ rear (255/60) registered in any way. It fails due to the load rating (I have from American Racing in English), at the front and rear different sizes and at the contemporary condition for the H approval. Currently I drive around with 15″ steel rims… I have already asked the TÜV This brings me to the white glow for 3 reasons: 1. There are so many classic cars that drive around with these rims and different sizes in front and back. 2. If I now check out 10 TÜV testers, then it will probably even enter one. 3. If these rims are not contemporary, which then?! Also different sizes in front and back were available at that time, if not for delivery ex works. Maybe someone has documents or a letter with these registered rims or any other helpful tip… Thank you and greeting Martin

  • Gasoline pump

    good evening ,where is the petrol pump at my Eldorado 4.9 Tourng-Coupe 4.9 Built 1992 ,and where can I get one. thank you in advance indeltraumer

  • The spoilt of choice: Which tires fit the car

    Meal! The tyres on my new 69er Galaxy XL convertible are 17 years old, I have already seen before the purchase, but now it is concrete. Currently there are white wall tires on it, front 225/75 R15, rear 235/75 R15, but in appearance only the 225er are registered. I would like to have the classic Cooper Cobra GT because of the white letters. However, according to my research there are not in /75, only in 225/70 R15….or even in Breiter up to 255/70 R15. Broader would not be wrong to me either, what kind of tyres are available in /75, only in 225/70 R15…. or in Breiter up to 255/70 R15. i 255 is probably too much for the rim (but don’t know the rim width at all). So, what do you do? On the one hand I could just drive the current flaps, then I can at least leave bitle rubber on the road, but 17 years are not exactly a safety garant…. Or at times go to the TÜV or similar, and have another size entered? Who has experiences here, whether and to what extent this is possible (of course the respective examiner, which can not be influenced, a Is it possible to get 235/70 R15 registered? Roll circumference changes yes, is the tachorelevant? Is it easier to vary in width or cross-section? What would be maximum possible? And is that reasonable, because at some point I have balloon tires…. in any case I want to keep the original rims. Do you have alternatives to Cooper Cobra, which are also quite pleasant in price? Retro Classics tyres with white wall are bitsle cheaper, but come in my opinion not quite soo good, Maxxis oldtimer whitewall are expensive…. Finally: Driving another tire size simply without registration will probably not be the best idea…..or what does the friend and helper say about it? Greetings, Gunter

  • Loss of value corvette C8 ?

    Dear colleagues, what could a 2022 Corvette C8 convertible (6.2; 482 hp) still be worth after 3 years with 30,000 km? I’m on top… 30% would still be okay, 50% would be too much for me.

  • Need new brake calipers

    I’m looking for brake calipers for my Skylark Custom. I asked for Cars & Stripes and they want 359€ per piece + 80€ deposit for the old part. With Rockauto you can find the one here http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,carcode,1022881,parttype,1704 Do I understand that those my calipers just overhear and then send them back? Then I looked at Ebay and found them here.http://cgi.ebay.com/…/…ZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories But can it do anything if i h see what else is there and they cost the same as with Rockauto?

  • But no diesel in the Cadillac CTS?

    Hello, yesterday I asked a big Cadillac dealer when the diesel comes in the CTS and received the following answer: Dear Mr. xxxxx, thank you for your interest in the Cadillac CTS. Contrary to the announcements in the specialist press, the CAdillac CTS will not be equipped with a diesel engine. Instead, intensive work is being done on a bi-fuel variant. If you have any questions, I am very happy to be at your disposal. xxxx Can anyone confirm that? I was really interested in the diesel.