S-Class (W126) 1979-1991: 300 SE, 300 SEL, 380 SE, 380 SEL, 420 SEL, 500 SEL, 560 SEL, 360 SEC, 500 SEC, 580 SEC, 300 SD TURBODIESEL, 300 SDL TURBO, 350 SD TURBO, 350 SDL TURBO

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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Hello all, I have been reading here for a short while and decided to become a member. I am a techinicain for Mercedes-Benz at Fletcher Jones Motorcars down in Newport Beach for about a year. I have allways been in love with the styling of a W126, hence the screen name. Although I don't own one, I am looking to get one.

I would like to learn all I can about these vehicles and maybe even help others with what I may know.

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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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Good to have a 126-enthusiast tech on the board...

Was in Newport Beach for a wedding last fall ... you guys certainly have some nice cars on those roads...
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:11 PM
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Old Jan 23, 2007 | 05:38 AM
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Hello all, I have been reading here for a short while and decided to become a member. I am a techinicain for Mercedes-Benz at Fletcher Jones Motorcars down in Newport Beach for about a year. I have allways been in love with the styling of a W126, hence the screen name. Although I don't own one, I am looking to get one.

I would like to learn all I can about these vehicles and maybe even help others with what I may know.

Sammy
Sammy,It is nice to have a tech on the board. I have to ask what year and what model is your favorite 126?

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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 01:51 AM
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More of the later year 126's, 1986 and later with the 560 "117" engines. I'm a sucker for a SEC, and about any year. I am a big fan of a 126 with euro lights, so when I do get one I plan to install a set.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 09:13 PM
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More of the later year 126's, 1986 and later with the 560 "117" engines. I'm a sucker for a SEC, and about any year. I am a big fan of a 126 with euro lights, so when I do get one I plan to install a set.
What do you think about the deisels? and what deisel is best 5cyl or 6cyl

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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 03:36 AM
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What do you think about the deisels? and what deisel is best 5cyl or 6cyl

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the 6 bangers were 350, they had problems buring oil real bad. the 5 bangers or 300 SDs share the same problems but not as bad as the 350 diesels.
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Old Jan 25, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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I am also a W/C 126 crazed guy. Love the SEC's but can't dis the sedans either.
I enjoy both. They are 2 different cars in most ways.
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Originally Posted by One Twenty Six
Hello all, I have been reading here for a short while and decided to become a member. I am a techinicain for Mercedes-Benz at Fletcher Jones Motorcars down in Newport Beach for about a year. I have allways been in love with the styling of a W126, hence the screen name. Although I don't own one, I am looking to get one.

I would like to learn all I can about these vehicles and maybe even help others with what I may know.

Sammy
Hey there Sammy I am new to this forum too! Its the first time I have seen another tech in the 126 forums. I too like the 86-91 V8's and I am a certified mechainc also. I dont work for Mercedes-Benz but judging from the reactions from our local dealers they dont seem to get much w126 action. You guys getting a lot of w126's in there for service? Also, what does your shop get per hour for labor? Just curious what the rates in CA are.

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