At the end of my last update – Engine Cooling System Overhaul – Part 1 – you may remember that all my hard work had been thwarted by a tiny little pinhole in the radiator. Finally it is time to address that and finally tick off this part of the restoration as complete. But firstContinue reading “Engine Cooling System Overhaul – Part 2”
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Engine Cooling System Overhaul – Part 1
It has been a long time since my last blog post, nearly three months! Back in December last year I got the engine running, briefly, until a burning drive belt highlighted a seized water pump! Fast forward a few weeks and I set about removing the water pump. Removing the radiator to thermostat hose andContinue reading “Engine Cooling System Overhaul – Part 1”
It’s alive!
I must definitely have been on the nice list this year because Santa has been very good to me! Being one of those “I have no idea what is going on” kind of days between Christmas and New Year it was an ideal time for a bit of tinkering. Spud wanted to help, or atContinue reading “It’s alive!”
A few interesting adornments
During my last poke around the car (aka Pass the Jenolite!), I came across a few original accessories, namely the original owners manual and service record, the original first aid kit and the tool kit. Sure they may be of little use now, but I was surprised to see everything intact in a 40 yearContinue reading “A few interesting adornments”
Pass the Jenolite!
(Other rust treatment products are available…..) Today I spent a bit of time poking around the car in more depth than I had up until now, looking for as many areas of rust as I can find to try and get an idea of how much work there is to do. First job was toContinue reading “Pass the Jenolite!”
Mercedes W123 230 Restoration 