Looking for fellow W126 owners

[owm]

Just thought I take a poll to see how many W126s are still around and members of SGMerc

1. owm (1988 W126 300SE, Black exterior, Grey velour interior, Gullideckel 7J x 15)

[owm]

^^It's actually in my intro thread here:

http://www.sgmerc.co...4-new-old-merc/

But here are another 2 pics

No other W126 owners in SG? So many views, no response? No need to be shy

[HYM]

Just out of interest - why didn't you swap to leather seats? The cloth can be a bit stinky after a while.

[etancl]

Hi, my name is Chee Leong and I just joined this club. I own an 89 W126 and would be looking forward to the next gathering meeting.

[etancl]

BY the way, your chrome and rim look looks gorgeous. How do you shine the chrome?

[owm]

The velour seats are a factory option and rare. I actually prefer cloth to leather, not hot or sticky and I find they age better with time. No stinky seats for me after steam cleaning and hosing down with Febreeze

Just out of interest - why didn't you swap to leather seats? The cloth can be a bit stinky after a while.

[owm]

Which chrome? The bumper bits? They came in this condition so all I do is just wash them once a week. Will apply a metal polish once every 6 months.

As for the mouldings aroumd the doors, they are actually not chrome but anodized aluminium. They cannot be made to shine with a metal polish. You have to strip off the aluminium oxide layer off, polish the bare aluminium then anodize it. Mine actually has quite a fair bit of etched water marks/spots. I am thinking of removing them and carrying out a refurbish job in the future once I resolve other matters with the car

BY the way, your chrome and rim look looks gorgeous. How do you shine the chrome?

[Rico]

hey owm,

Great to see these beauties still being kept in such good condition.

My dad still keeps his W126 280 in relatively good condition back in Sarawak as well and we usually get parts from Singapore. I do enjoy driving the old baby everytime I go back home, the style of driving it back in a more underdeveloped area (compared to singapore) is probably unmatchable. The most recent issue earlier this year was when the gear couldn't shift up and we had a "car-limited 40kmph" drive around town.

I could probably take some photos of his when I make another trip back to m'sia together with his other w140 320L baby too.

Keep in touch and hopefully I could consult you on problems arising from the car in the future

[owm]

Hiya,

I look forward in seeing the photos! I drive my W126 solely in Peninsular Malaysia so can understand the driving style you describe

I am not an expert (yet) in the W126 but freel free to ask questions! If you are not a member of MYBenz, you should register there as well. I am more active in the W126 forum there as there are more owners and fans there

[ulujungleboy]

Just thought I take a poll to see how many W126s are still around and members of SGMerc

1. owm (1988 W126 300SE, Black exterior, Grey velour interior, Gullideckel 7J x 15)

2. ulujungleboy (1989 W126 300SEL, White Exterior, Black Leather Interior, OEM 15" rims)

[kepiting1sg]

2. ulujungleboy (1989 W126 300SEL, White Exterior, Black Leather Interior, OEM 15" rims)

Welcome ulujungleboy!

It will definitely be ulu in the jungle

[owm]

Cool beans! Any pics of your white SEL UJB?

[Machi]

my dad used to own one of these (white) some years back.

Nice ride!!

[Joe Jess]

W126 300SEL '89.   Metallic Blue

[etancl]

Hi, need advice from fellow w126 owners. I find this phenomenon in my 89 w126. When I engaged the reverse gear (from D), the reverse sensors might not be activated sometimes. However, when I purposely 'over-travel' the gear stick by pushing it toward the P gear before shifting it back to the R gear, the reverse sensors always get activated. What is wrong?

[alphard96]

Always like this Classic model.

Btw W126 SEL is my wedding car (one of my relative)

[keltanky]

Hi, need advice from fellow w126 owners. I find this phenomenon in my 89 w126. When I engaged the reverse gear (from D), the reverse sensors might not be activated sometimes. However, when I purposely 'over-travel' the gear stick by pushing it toward the P gear before shifting it back to the R gear, the reverse sensors always get activated. What is wrong?

your meaning of reverse sensors, those "bip bip" sounds sensors?

[owm]

Sounds like a wiring issue between the sensors and the transmission. Guess any capable mechanic with electrical know-how can troubleshoot this easily!

[etancl]

Hi, the problem turns out to be two worn gear stick bushings (under the vehicle) that 'confuses' the detection of the engaged gear. The bushings were very cheap at S$2 each. I spent an additional S$40 labout cost for the replacement. The problem went straight away after changing the bushings. My advice is that do change the gear safety neutral switch at the same time. This is another wear and tear items that could cause you not to be able to start your car in the 'P' mode when it is worn. It is relatively cheap at about S$80 (Mercedes original). Do it together with the bushings. 

 

Now, I am dealing with another problem of intermittent stallling of the engine while the car is idling, say at the traffic light. I have replaced the fuel pump, fuel relay, idling air controller motor, and cleaned the distributor cap but the problem still remains.  I read from internet that other causes could be due to leaking vacuum hoses, oxygen sensor, crank sensor, dirty throttle, gear switch sensor and the idler speed control unit. These are all 'maybes'. Has anyone dealt with a similar problem?   

 

My idling speed is about 500 rpm (with the aircon running). Is this too low?

[keltanky]

Wa 500 its a bit low la, at least 800

[owm]

I think your car is stalling because the idle is too low. It should be around 750~800rpm. Get it tuned higher and observe.

 

I don't think the W126 sold here in Asia has an O2 sensor. Mine doesn't at least!

[keltanky]

Owm, today just went for durian farm... hehehe

[owm]

Ah yes...whoa...I got a stalker

[keltanky]

Was supposed to join la, too busy, but you guys go in, I come out... hahaha... arrange 1 for here la....

[owm]

But I don't eat durians I just went along for the drive and company