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The wheels came with the car, but I found the whitewall tires from an online source.

Glad you liked it!

Unfortunately I have not worked on those cars, so I cannot confirm what the plug gap should be. However, if the problem only started when the plugs were changed, I would focus on the spark plugs first. If they are indeed the correct plug, then the gap could be an issue if it isn’t set correctly. I would consider measuring the gap they currently have and compare it to info in the video I posted. Adjust the gap if necessary. If it makes no difference, then put it back to the gap they were before.

Thanks for the tip!

I am glad it worked for you! Took me a while to find it too. Cheers!

Will do! Thanks!

oh nice

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Great, I am glad you enjoyed it. They are a great simple car to work on and very reliable.

@@DyleupWestburn I agree with you. I also really like the 123 Mercedes for its comfort and reliability.

Great to hear from you. Sounds to me like you are on the right path. I would suspect a faulty thermostat as well. Would be worthwhile to replace your coolant at the same time as your thermostat. My car also took forever to warm up. Warm up can vary depending on how you drive or leave it idling. It shouldn’t take too long if the engine is under load, provided you aren’t in a cold climate like you said. I replaced the original thermostat with a new one rated for the same 87 degree Celsius temperature.

You can find me on Instagram @dyleup and we can communicate there if you like. Cheers!

@@DyleupWestburn thank you, i will talk to you soon.

If I had one, I certainly would!

Yes very important and that number is the firing order of the engine. As the distributor rotates, the rotor spins under the cap which allows the ignition coil to discharge though the plug wire to the spark plug in a cylinder. If your plug wires are not connected in proper order, the engine will misfire because the spark plug(s) will fire at the wrong time in the engine cycle. The engine wouldn’t run well or even run at all. If you’re replacing plug wires and haven’t done it before, I recommend only replacing one at a time to avoid getting them mixed up.

People always have a pleasant reaction towards it. No negative vibes at all. It’s a relatively simple car and maintenance is easy. As long as it’s maintained it hopefully should last forever.

You are welcome! In my experience, coolant colour isn’t my first priority, I look for coolant in the auto parts store that is recommended for European vehicles.

That’s a good question, Mine always maxes out the gauge while driving and sits around 2 bar while idling. What oil weight do you use? I use 15w40.

@@DyleupWestburn thanks for the reply, yes I use the same oil

@@brianconlon6030 Lower oil pressure could be an indication of worn bearings or even your oil pump. As long as you have pressure and check your oil often, you should be just fine.

@@DyleupWestburn Super! Thanks a lot. Keep the videos coming 👍

it could be also the oil viscosity that you're using, or the fact that you may be using synthetic oil. Mineral oil is the best for this cars.

Thanks!

This car has the M102.980 engine. 2.3L in-line 4cyl with the Bosch mechanical fuel delivery system.

@@DyleupWestburn oh ok. Cool. Great video.

Thank you! We really appreciate the car as well.

Depends on your climate. But I wouldn’t worry about it.

I haven’t driven a carbureted version of the M102, but I typically average about 350kms per tank combined driving with the Bosch fuel injection system.

It would likely be just fine, I’m not as familiar with the older carbureted versions. Oil weights also vary by climate as well, always check your owners manual to be sure

Thanks! Glad you like it.

I will, I promise!

You’re welcome, glad you like it!

I use eBay to find the stuff I need. Its a great resource if you use it discerningly. I double check the part numbers I purchase with those posted in forums. In my situation, I live in Canada with a European imported car, so this seems to be the best option. But I’m not looking for used or knock-off parts, all maintenance items I purchase come from European sellers. As an example, all of my oil filters typically come from Latvia. My transmission filter and gasket was shipped from Germany. My thermostat cam from Britain. Prices are still reasonable if you take your time to read through the information.

No, the oil filters are not interchangeable between the gasoline and Diesel engines.

The filter for the diesels is like twice that size. And the oil comes out black as tar.

They appear to be the same, if it fits around the plug, I don’t see any issues with it.

It’s a 1984. Imported to Canada from Europe.

@@DyleupWestburn Now how’s that for a guess... :). I had a euro spec (I’m from the UK) 1992 230E W124. The “son” of your car as it were, it’s interesting comparing the two in terms of design language and lineage. Both amazing vehicles.

@@michaeljose8122 That is really cool. I would love the compare the two cars side by side. This is my first Mercedes (European) and it’s a fun departure from Japanese and American cars.

Will do!

Thanks so much! Same to you!

I did my research on the recommended oil weight and it varies in between 5w-40 to 15w40 depending on climate. I only drive it in warm weather and it’s a high mileage engine so I prefer a thicker oil. Yes it has a gasoline engine and it coincidentally shares the same oil weight as many Diesel engines.

I wondered the same thing. I use Rotella t4 in my motorcycle that shares the wet basket clutch with the engine. I use Rotella t4 because it does not have friction modifiers. For a gasoline engine you would want these additives. I would recommend Liqui Moly 2043 with m0s2 friction modifier. Works wonders for the old m102 engines.

Liviu It’s actually not that bad on polished concrete as long as the floor is clean and free of debris.