Rehabilitating a Mercedes W114

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[@klwthe3rd]

The 114 and 115 don't get enough love. It makes me so happy that Pierre loved this car enough to spend that kind of money bringing it back to its former glory. You wanna talk about going through a car from top to bottom 😃.

[@thisisnightshop2037]

Thanks Ken. Next is the papyrus white 220d

[@klwthe3rd]

@@thisisnightshop2037 what's the main difference between the 114 and 115?

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

114 is 6 cyl...115 is 4 and 5 cyl.

[@rbruce63]

I've never found these MB's W114's attractive until this presentation! Thanks Pierre for such entertainment!

[@avivscrewvalla]

I'm SO glad that you're evolving into the self proclaimed "guru" of the W114 and W115 chassis. Mercedes Gods know that no one has stepped up to that mantle anywhere, which is shocking given that there are still 200K+ cars running on global roads. A very welcome specialization. A video highlighting the top simple but essential restorative maintenance items (with instructions) would be very useful. For instance, we know that the blower motor fan is NLA from Mercedes but no one knew that the R107 motor is compatible. That's an example of Guru wisdom right there!

[@Licenciadopedro]

Congratulations, an excellent job. I love W114, I had one and it just fantastic, smaller than my fathers's W108 and my W111, it was easier to turn in sharp corners. I saw a program in DW (Dutch Welle, the German international tv) where they interviewed the German folk who designed the flight instruments for the Luftwaffe before WWII and that until today are the standard for all aeroplanes. DW asked him why being so rich he still drove an old W114 and he responded "The W114 is the best car in the World"

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

nice. I am glad someone understands why these cars are so wonderful.

[@gravytrain416]

Wow, what a beauty! You saved another one! I had a chance years ago to buy a 1970 220D for $700. Same or similar color. I drove it, and it ran and drove great. I've kicked myself for years for not buying it! Didn't like the looks of them years ago, but now, I see them differently! Love it. Keep up the good work!

[@wesleyaponte-gonzalez678]

I think this is my favorite Mercedes look. It’s like a 6.3 but without the air suspension and a more manageable engine ? And when sitting in the back seat. It’s like no other. :) have a great day !

[@thisisnightshop2037]

Thanks Wesley! Have fun on your birthday trip!

[@Raajev]

Restoring two w114 coupes. Based in London UK. Rust is the first killer. And secondly too many have been sitting unused for a long time. Do some more videos on w114 coupes!

[@Dr.Fiendish]

Anyone that goes out of their way to preserve a W114 is a hero in my eyes!

[@stricht8]

The w114/115 is one of the best looking Mercedes in my opinion. Clean crisp lines, not heavy looking and fun to drive. That car is a true beauty. So happy to see that some of these cars are getting the love they deserve. BTW, I bought a brand new factory trunk pan for my 220D back in 2005/6 for $170. I didn’t install it yet- waiting to get the time! Didn’t realize that they are unobtainium now!

[@thisisnightshop2037]

yes, they are certainly gone. I check back every 6 months to see if they have made more. I think it's only a matter of time

[@wildtatz]

@@thisisnightshop2037 tried in europe ?

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

I have looked there but have not found a solid lead yet.

[@Johnathan_Waters]

I just started assisting my best friend in the restoration of his (slim bumpers) 1973 MB 280C, silver metallic car, with black tex interior AND Euro headlamps! ALL new Genuine seals and weatherstripping is now done, working on suspension, interior and fuel system. Both front window regulators were able to be saved w/ new bushings, rear regulators still need a game plan! I think this is already a BEAUTIFUL car, and just needs the time, money and work it truly deserves.

[@joaoruigomes822]

Always very good contents! I have restored a Dec 1973 W114.015 230.6 (it was and still is one of my dream cars) and I know what rust and dealing with carburetors and so on... All the doors had to be taken care, in all, the only good thing in terms sheet metal was the floors, witch they were good. The trunk bed... the doors the rocker panels... all with issues of corrosion. It was a long 6 years but now is done and it makes me smile a lot! Continue with the good work! I'm a fan! Cheers! ... and yes, the M110 is a dream engine! ;) :D

[@clineadams9264]

Just bought 1976 240d 4spd. I decided to buy it partly based upon information I've learned from you. We pick it up Friday.

[@kevinpantera4429]

Have a 1971 250C . Been working steadily on it. Seems like never done though. Az car had for like for ever. 40+ years. Was my father's, hes been gone 12 years now. My duty now. Fuel gauge on the fritz, might be sending unit. Playing hell finding map pockets for it too. Think a MB repair shop stole them. My father was sharp mechanic but when he got in his 80s he could not turn a wrench anymore and was at the mercy of thieves. Have 3 MB and I'm only one person. Have @200k on the 560sl, 200k on the E320, and 91k on the 250c. Almost a half million miles together on these so I guess I'm doing something right. Pierre, thanks for all you do. God bless you!.

[@willfriedrich2256]

Even having a W123, this is a very inspirational video.

[@ulrichskaarsgard7848]

Another great video Pierre, thank you. I am currently restoring a '73 280 sedan that I found on Roy Spencer's MercedesHeritage site last year. 1 owner 90k mile car. Igor is restoring the wood and I replaced the dash pad but luckily NO Rust issues! Some mechanical sorting as it sat for 13 years but almost done. Can't wait to get her back on the road!

[@thisisnightshop2037]

Good luck on your quest sir .

[@CURTBRAMBLE]

Hello, I just perched a 1970 114-023 coupe. let the fun began

[@jaimekop]

Good job Pierre, nice to see you give a great car the love it deserves.

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

I have to keep up with you!

[@karimchehab7598]

I feel so good about my work on my W210, had to go through 99% of what you mentioned and it's brilliant to see restorations being carried out from all angles, warms my old Merc heart. I'd love to share my project if you ever want some W210 content!

[@thisisnightshop2037]

Thank you

[@garythompson2736]

Thanks. Just bought a fairly clean 72 250, have a 73 280 that is not as clean but a good project car. Thanks for all the info, great video.

[@voiceoverdave]

Thanks for mentioning me, Pierre! I’m still sorting my 280C. Engine still doesn’t run all that great. I keep tweaking the carb and timing. Hesitates and slight miss. Tons of power once it’s moving along! I’m afraid to do a compression test because I don’t want to Know lol! Last month we replaced front and rear subframe bushings. It’s coming along slowly. Enjoyed this video and that’s a great W114 sedan! Love the blue color!

[@thisisnightshop2037]

I would check your cam timing. We just had this issue on a 1985 280 SE where the intake cam was retarded by one tooth. It caused a bunch of running problems for the engine. While we initially thought that injection problems were to blame, it turned out that cam time was the problem the whole time

[@jackdanielsbmx]

I've never seen your channel before and after 2 minutes I've already subscribed

[@rodsalvador3608]

I just picked up a w114 on BaT! (just also watched your video on BaT, haha). in any event, I am totally thrilled that we have the chance to own and take care of it for years to come. No flipping, I want to own for quite awhile. Look forward to learning a lot about these cars.

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

nice, Rod! if you have any questions feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@pamhannam3669]

I just bought a 1976 280 and it’s still under 100k miles. It’s beautiful but there’s a lot to learn since my other Mercedes is a W126 300SEL and they are totally different!

[@johnjmeister]

Very cool Pierre. W114 is very close to my heart. Seems the market is starting to warm up to them. Mine is running very well. 20 years of driving it regularly has kept it up nicely.

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

yes, that's the best way to keep one up.

[@jdub7561]

Great Vid and content I have one of these w114 starts but wont stay running fuel leaking at pump fixed other issues built a W210 drove c2c doing a coupe now almost finished fun projects.

[@ItsTimePictures]

Saw this in progress two months ago. So cool.

[@thisisnightshop2037]

You can attest to the difficulty

[@jimkeener8246]

You may recall I bought a 1975 280C and I had an email conversation last July I was ecstatic when I saw this video. Specially the part where you were speaking about placing other MB engines in creating a "sleeper". Great! This video made me sign up as a Patreon.

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

thanks Jim. I absolutely remember. How's your 280c doing? thank you for supporting our channel!

[@jimkeener8246]

@@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753 I was just offered a garage kept 1989 SL500 with the 5.0 V8 (M119?) The motor has 160k and has been taken care of (new belts, etc.) however, the Owner gave it to his kid for 2 year and there is damage on every panel of the car and the trunk is leaking like a sieve. What do you think doing that sleeper?

[@vixapphire]

A nice clean 70-72 250 has long been a dream car of mine.

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

when you're ready email me. there are a few around here

[@geoffreycarter3981]

I've bought a '74 280 sedan in forrest green for $1500. A good runner, but needs various degrees of attention to almost everything besides engine, carb and transmission. Some rust holes on floor pans will require new pieces. I am taking it one thing at a time and enjoying driving it and only making it better with time. I can't wait until mine looks as good as yours! These are worth driving and restoring as Mercedes intended (minus the AC)!

[@jmacs1959]

I've got my grandfather's 1969 Mercedes 250 in their optimistic sky blue. He gave it to my dad, and my dad gave it to me. Looks fantastic from about 100' away and kind of shows its age from 3 feet... I love it though!

[@w124250d1992]

Nice original look ! Like it should be !

[@thisisnightshop2037]

Exactly!

[@AlienLivesMatter]

Cool information about what engines bolt into place into which chassis. I feel a vintage Mercedes hotrod should keep its understated appearance, thereby adding to its elegance.

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

i agree....in fact, i addressed this in an upcoming video.

[@Bogi_Maramski_Garage]

im working on mine now, 1972 280C M110 I put new fuel pump, one drag link, new whitewall tires, new acceleration pump membrane but still need to rebuild the carburetor (have missing RPM reg & getting gas wet) still need to do the brakes, the good is, I'm not in rush working when I have time, and when I have time need to be not ran, not crazy hot, you know

[@mattcoughlan7582]

love this video. Very interested in seeing a video on turning a slammed and bagged benz back into original!

[@thisisnightshop2037]

Its a lot work. Which is why not enough people do it

[@irsannasution3312]

Perfect car

[@anthonyasaro7482]

An absolute expert who will service my next auto purchase which will be a 250c or 380SLl but first need the sell my 67'vw

[@raysannasyar]

Happy to find your channel, you give great vibe for the old Mercedes Pierre. I have put a 1975 w115 230.4 back onto the road recently. The thing is i only had to use a few pieces of external trim from the w114 230.6 i was lucky to get for a parts car. The 114 had already been raided for random parts before me but now after watching this i cant stop looking at it. Its an even better body than my w115 was but has lots of things missing, your idea of a Mercedes based streetcar has me interested. Have you made one yet from a w114? if not i rekon you should, it would be a big hit.

[@MultiErik80]

Hey man, I just bought a w114.6. I'm a beginner at it and could use all the advice i can get. The body is pretty solid, no large rustholes. My first priority is to get it ready to drive. No specific questions at the moment, just saying hello for now!

[@MrHutchie87]

Currently working on a 1974 250 with the 2.8L SOHC M130 engine. It’s had a fairly hard frontal collision but still runs beautifully. There is no rust in the vehicle anywhere which is why I’ve decided to get the damage repaired. I’ll definitely sing out if I have any questions throughout the project. Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

good luck Michael!! this is an unusual car, especially for 1974. where are you located?

[@MrHutchie87]

I am in New Zealand. I believe we have the Euro spec models over here but ours are all right hand drive. My father also owns a ‘73 280 with the M110 which my grandfather had owned since new. We will be restoring both cars over the next few years.

[@billysouthall1455]

I just bought a 1973 280C. It has original motor and interior. I am excited to start working on it. Not much rust at all.

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

awesome! good luck! feel free to email me with any questions,

[@pinzgauernorcal]

Hi Pierre, I just got a w115 with a blown engine it's going to be awesome someday.

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

thank you!!

[@byronh60]

My favorite I’d love to get my hands on is the 115, 240D. 😊

[@iamher6422]

Haha, Pierre’s awesome! Very knowledgeable 🤗

[@dasautoshoppe6932]

Well, the left side trunk floor shows to still be available, part number 115-618-05-61. Though, that's only a small part of the trunk floor. Sadly, Mercedes will no longer be remaking/offering parts as stock runs out. It doesn't matter if it's a part that is detrimental to the cars running/driving or not. Support of the Classics is now limited to 300SL, Pagodas, and maybe 190SL's. So any body pieces for a chassis such as a W114/W115 will have to be made by someone else. Simple enough, right? Not really. It costs $7,000-$10,000 just to set up tooling to make a part, and even then there is always a minimum order to be placed. 100, 500, maybe even 1,000 units. Obviously, the more parts that are made the more affordable each unit is, but even then 95% of people will not pay the necessary price for the part. For some reasons people are hung up on NOT putting more into their than it's worth or what they paid for it. ......which makes no sense. Putting more into the car than it's worth is just how the game is played. It's what must be done if you want a worthy cause. There are only a literal handful of cars in this world that are worth more than it costs to restore them. Most of us aren't fortunate enough to own such a car, so we gravitate towards the more sensible (to us) models. So hats off to the owner of this W114 for spending the money necessary on this W114 to take care of what was necessary.

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

this is why we had to make the trunk floor of the 280....and we will likely have to make several more.

[@avivscrewvalla]

While you're right about the body parts, I don't believe this applies to mechanical parts. There are always customers will to pay for the quality parts needed to restore their cars or to keep them running. Sadly this is why Mercedes Classic Parts division is becoming a high end mechanical restoration division only. What's worse, no one even bothers to write to them requesting parts that are NLA, which only reconfirms their wrong belief - that cars like the Mercedes W114 W115 have no demand for support.

[@unpob]

exhausting!

[@thisisnightshop2037]

yes, you're right. In order to put the trunk fan in the rear floors and we had to pull the entire rear subframe and gas tank, exhaust and parking brake hardware. Putting all that stuff back together in one day was very very tiring

[@thisisnightshop2037]

when we repaired the floor fans we had to remove the rear subframe and gas tank as well as the exhaust. It was definitely exhausting lol

[@jefferyjohnson5421]

Beautiful car. What new car would look half as good even at 30 thousand or more? Great job Pierre. I know the owner must be thrilled.

[@thisisnightshop2037]

I think he is.

[@shaskell12]

Thank you for clarifying the cost of this. went to check out a 114 '74 240d Thursday. It had rust in the back left footwell and the cap really danced on the Blowby test. However a very nice looking, hobby kind of car that deserves some money put into it. No a.c. I was tempted but due to engine and rust i ended up getting an '83 300cd, which has its own challenges but only 182k miles vs the unknown mileage on the 114. Perhaps I can get it your way for a review

[@thisisnightshop2037]

The blow by test is not all it's cracked up to be. I usually test at 1000 RPM or more. Most 114 and 115 series cars have trunk pan rust, which is why I'm so desperate for trunk pans.

[@MrBNARick]

I am about to head down this road with a 1970 250-S barn find that has been sitting for 12 years... but was a daily driver before that.

[@Bergamot88]

Hi Pierre I own one of these cars, it’s a ‘72 250c. My father gave it to me last year after owning it himself for the past several years. I wouldn’t call it a lawn ornament since it runs, but it’s in need of lots of TLC. I’m currently doing some work on it over the winter, things like new pads and rotors, calipers, new brake hoses, new shocks. I did the rear sway bar end links too. It’s been kind of a nightmare and a slow process as we’re in Canada, it’s a “Canadian car”.. and most things are seized up, plus I’ve been having to learn a lot along the way. I have an issue with my gauges, the odometer doesn’t work, the gauge lights don’t come on. There’s also a small clock in the centre that l’m not able to adjust. Also the blower motor is in need of repair. I haven’t a clue on where to start with these repairs to the gauges and blower motor.. how do go about gaining some insight or a walkthrough? Parts? Thanks. 🙏

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

Hello, Jason and thank YOU so much for your question(s), we want to answer you as quickly as possible. By signing in our Patreon www.patreon.com/thomaspolk page and making a donation of $10 your are assured of a 24 hour email response from Pierre. If you are already a $10 member please mention along with your question.

[@tymwalt]

Holy Crap Pierre! This is amazing.

[@thisisnightshop2037]

Haha it only took 2 years

[@enriqueborja4630]

Hi Pierre! Great informative video! Im planning to restore a w114 280ce with an m110 engine. I just wanted to ask if there is any book or shop manual that you would highly recommend. I would like to get more info and details on the car before I actually start removing stuff and working on it:) The car is still in its original state and I hope to be able to restore it to be a mechanically reliable daily driver! TIA!

[@MrFlyingguy]

can i ask which seat covers and pads you used as my w114 coupe original leather had perished and split. Great video and mind by the way

[@bobsteele1826]

I don't understand how you would like this more than a W108? They are like a Ford Fairlane compared to a Ford Galaxy. Great video as usual.

[@thisisnightshop2037]

They are two different cars. Different suspension, different look and feel. No w108 came with m110 engine either

[@stricht8]

The w114 is smaller and lighter, therefore more nimble.

[@bobsteele1826]

@@thisisnightshop2037 Sorry for my comment, I really like the W108 better as you can imagine. I like the M130 !

[@LilyoftheValeyrising]

From what I’ve seen on my two cars, the seats can be in great aged condition but the foam core and horsehair stuffing deteriorates and ‘snows’ on the floor. My SL has the green synthetic horsehair and the SEL has the horsehair. I’m used to dealing with horsehair with my antique furniture reupholstery I’ve done. My mother taught me.

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

so these pads are called "excelsior pads" and they are made of palm fiber. The green pads are better, but they can both "snow" everywhere.

[@LilyoftheValeyrising]

Mercedes Classic with Pierre Hedary thanks! That’s interesting

[@MsCatCatCatCatCatCat]

Hi, thanks for the w114 video! I am restoring a 1971 250 Automatic. My biggest issue right now is that it stalls when put into gear. The vacuum line to the trans is leaking at the manifold despite new crush washers. I am not sure if a vacuum leak there is enough to cause the stalling. My next step is replace the hard line and possibly the trans vacuum modulator. Loving this car despite only being to start it in the garage...

[@MsCatCatCatCatCatCat]

Oops, it's a 1970 model W114 with M114 engine.

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

you need to adjust the vacuum regulator on the back carburetor. Please email me at I can send you a link. [e-mail]

[@glmoore001]

I brought home a 1971 250C yesterday. The body is in good shape with a new respray. The Zenith Carbs stumble badly, but ran good enough to get it on and off the trailer. I was told the fuel tank has been removed and cleaned and the lines flushed. The Transmission Linkage is sloppy, The seat leather(?) is nice without wear or rips but front seats collapse when sitting in them. The car has been converted to electronic ignition which I plan to de-convert when I can figure out what to buy to restore to original. I have manuals, including the large chassis book with the electrical prints and a copy of what appears to be the engine manual. There are also 2 digital copies of manuals. So.. Where do I start? Checking float levels? I know I need to get the car running and driving before I do anything else. My mechanical abilities are better than average, but have not worked on Mercedes before. I also just signed up to support on Patreon Thanks.. Gary Moore

[@Farpointhold]

Try K&K up in great lakes area for trunk pan.

[@thisisnightshop2037]

K&k has very limited 114 parts

[@charleschenhua]

Newbie to w114, glad to find your channel. What do you think of a 1972 250c? Can it be daily driven?

[@Naveedsgarage]

I am “slowly” sorting my 1971 250C in silver with a black roof, red leather, sunroof, air conditioning and power windows.

[@jeffamburgey7485]

I know I'm late to the ball, but I kinda stumbled on to a Mercedes, saw it, fell in love with it, and was able to drive it home with bad motor mounts and fuel leak. I've been out cleaning and thinking about how to proceed for a week or so. I want to drive it, I thought I was crazy and now see I am not alone, would be appreciative of advice on how to proceed, because I want to drive it. Specifically mine is a 1969 220d manual signal red, black interor, in really good condition for a 50 year old car and is rust free, I cannot find any after close inspection. I know cars pretty well, but this is my first old Mercedes, and although this car is slow, it just has a charm that I can't seem to shake off.

[@eamonncummins6814]

Hi Pierre , I’ve got myself a w114 coupe in the same blue you have there . It needs plenty of love but was going to try and put a m113 motor and trans in Let me know your thoughts 👍

[@joshuah5542]

I have a w114 280 with a m110 that I have been working on for the last 2 years that was somewhat similar to this blue car in the sense that it was a driveway ornament (engine was seized, seats were really bad, and alot more). I have the car to almost perfect working condition aside from a strange issue when driving for more than 30 - 40 minutes at freeway speed. The car will start to jerk like crazy and sound like its going to stall, with no power if the gas is depressed (Going down hill is the only time the car wont act up (cant always be going downhill)). The carb works perfect but I cant seem to locate the issue, Im thinking its a vacuum leak (maybe the exhaust is getting plugged or one of the gas or oil caps isn't sealed properly) of some sort, or a slow oil leak into the spark plugs (oil pressure will drop to 30 or below on the dash gauge,while driving, once it starts to act up). I don't hear any misfire in idle, even if you come to a stop once it starts to act up. Any thoughts??

[@paulmanley327]

I have a 1970 220 (all original). Need to replace the door seals as they are rotted out. Any pointers on how best to tackle this project? I purchased them from some guy in Turkey

[@phildavis4575]

Still have to pump gas pedal twenty times to get to start cold, once warm easy start. Checked out your zenith video, could not get cold idle up much, but I did get choke plates down. Recently checked timing and it needs to be advanced to get it to run good, if I put it on TDC it runs like crap. the timing mark is steady, no jumping around. I think if I get the idle up, then maybe I can bring the timing back to where it belongs. Any ideas? It runs pretty good when warmed up.

[@74benzo]

How hard are the rear subframe bushings? I need to do them on mine and can’t find a good how to

[@herrowi8941]

Dear Pierre, thks for making clear what it costs to rebuild a /8 properly. Though I like my 6.3 really much I second you that driving a 6-cyl. in a /8 is more fun than in the comparably antique W108/9 due to their basic construction in the fifties. Enjoyed your video! 904? Rgds, Oliver

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

you're welcome Oliver! it is indeed 904 blue!

[@herrowi8941]

@@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753 Nice! One of my favourite blues. I am currently preparing a 72 230 (hand-shifted at the wheel) in 920 which was a rather seldom colour. Interieur pergament (new) leather. Antique M180 working like he should after main revision. Rgds, Oliver

[@Jstylez_dnb]

hey there . i just got my hands on a 76 280c engine everything in the engine compartment is disintegrating trying to replace all the vacuum lines but i cant find a diagram anywhere . does anyone know where i can find one? thanks

[@danielpastor8064]

Hi, I own a 1976 280ce that looks and drives fine but it hasn’t gone through a real restoration. What should I be most concerned with (rust, transmission, etc.)? Many thanks

[@DylanWilliams-qk8sj]

Just bought a w114 like what you do.

[@justinperez7637]

Just got one but the trunk doesn’t open the lock stopped working. Any recommendations?

[@MSwee-vu3zx]

You should do a "How to" on swapping a M117 into a 250 :)

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

if you' ll supply the car and the capital....i will do the filming!

[@Andrew00888]

I have a 73 280c, would love to talk with you about doing work on it.

[@user-bc7cb6pv2g]

Hi, Please help! I have a w114 280c but cant get the vacuum system to work properly also there are ECUs that are disconnected and the car runs...

[@jh4806]

Hi. Is Klokkerholm 2515885 the trunk pan you are looking for?

[@mikedobrin2797]

Where are you located i have a w114 and i am trying to fix it could you give me suggestions?

[@sixpoint3]

Pierre , I finally got to catch up on some of your videos. This is quite admirable., that you put in that kind of work into this car, but on a W114 Sedan ? It would only make sense to do this on a rust free car. They are still out there in California, and that state hates old cars, so they are trying to wipe them off the face of the earth. I just picked up a 1974 rust free 240D/8 for the price of a new tire.....

[@winnebagus4476]

What are the year make and engine model for the euro v8 spec that bolts in to the 69 250 please?

[@Chuckyd26]

Good job! Just a question, Ive seen this on a couple of cars with the new leather seat covers...the old original leather always look shiny vs the new leather which looks mattish...was the original leather different to the newer leather used today? Or what is the reason for this?

[@thisisnightshop2037]

honestly, it's because the new leather is not great. It is not a faithful reproduction of the original stuff, it's not dyed right or tanned properly. My preference is towards original leather all the way

[@shoulderthelion-film9895]

Do you mind sharing what was wrong with the original carb rebuild?

[@thisisnightshop2037]

It has a Holley on it. I bought a used carb with no known history

[@anthonysmale5464]

G"day Pierre Tony here in South Australia I have a 69 230 /8 auto dark brown(I dont know proper name), with creme and brown interior. I saved it from the crusher,had to replace motor n trans as original had put a rod through the block. any how what are your thoughts on this model cheers

[@avivscrewvalla]

The Stroke 8's need you Pierre. No one has specialized in them and there are over 250K of them still running. For instance, most people don't even realize that the fuel injection pump has its own oil supply or how to rebuild even the lift pump!

[@Lemonmint-ri7rd]

i recently added a 115 to my Benz collection, it came with a weber carburetor connected to 1 line of fuel and the other line kept lose. the car drives fine and i really like to do something about the other fuel line.. any suggestions? i can ship it to you. car based in California.

[@sixpoint3]

Pierre, I have a 'few' W114/5 projects, but they are further down the list of 'my' favorite Mercedes cars

[@thisisnightshop2037]

You have a really long list so I am not surprised.

[@wildtatz]

I owned a few classic cars ,, bmw 2500 ,datsun 240z, peugeot 504, in 2005 I bought an early 1968 w115 220 diesel .. It wasn't fast ,0 to 60 in 3 minutes on a good day .. But I grew on me and the rest of the family ,,my children gave him the name Klaus .. We had a few cars back than ,but the only one always reliable Klaus .. Minus 20 celcius ,,,watching that spiral glowing up in the dash ,pulling the starting thingy, ,lol And huffing and puffing he came to life .. Drove it 5 years only some welding done ,,and one day my ex wife wrecked it ,actually she wrecked a new vw Passat. . But Klaus wasn't anymore .. But he never got out of my head ,,had a bmw524td nice car but 3 years back I stumbled on a 1970 W114 250ce ..one of 19k build ..the only way you can get that car from me is ripping it out of my dead hands .!! It's an unbelievable car ,,it drives like a modern car disc brakes front and back. 170hp ..6 cyl..the doors close like a vault door. Graublau with ivory leather ..did I mention that I love that car !?

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

the 250ce is an amazing car. I used to have a 1968 220d also. it was a faithful friend, rusty, tired but always reliable. Sometimes it was my horse, and other times my house.

[@chuckfinley3542]

I have a ‘72 250C that I’ve owned for many years. It ran well except for restarting in hot weather. I tried to insulate the fuel line, but it wasn’t enough. Finally I switched to ethanol-free gas and now it reliably restarts when hot. I’ve got other issues, including the fact that Senior Management no longer allows me to turn a wrench. Sigh.

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

the carburetor issue you're experiencing can also be caused by a leaking fuel return valve diaphragm.

[@user-if4ly7ez9w]

wish you were closer to where a live (Greece). i know that both my 114's would be running better with your magic touch. By the way do you know the correct way to install the original rpm gauge -that replaces the clock on the dash-? thank you

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

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[@gusibrahim6961]

What's the paint code of this lovely car?

[@pinzgauernorcal]

I'm trying to get this Colorado beige w114 w blown engine will q 617.a engine bolt in easily?

[@thisisnightshop2037]

You have to modify the support brace going from the firewall to the inner left rail to clear the air filter.

[@svaigis]

Hi. Best regards from Europe. I restore 1970 US spec W114 250 coupe.Black with originaly white roof. A few notes about your sedan car. 1.wool lacquer is uneven, too tick and down.Must be redone. 2.Head light bazels are down.Foogy and cracked.Thats typical for us spec cars.I do polish them and put layer of plastic laquer. Cracks stay but you dont see them.To buy new them is a challenge. 3.What year is a car? Looks early w114 car.But interrior from late w 115.Steering wheel,central console,seats are from late model. Mirror is from early w114. And one mirror only.Thats right.But there are original new right hand mirrors for a 100$ on ebay.I would put it on for a safety reasons. Radio from later mercedes model or wrong at all. So for me it looks a bit Lego car. Those cars will go up in value a lot.So all must be in proper way if you want to get profit. Thanks for great videos and keep doing Sir.

[@benkleschinsky]

Remember what the color code on this was??

[@renerenteria1]

i have M119 and need one w114

[@FilthySwagProduction]

Where you located?

[@arne-egilhermansen6434]

where can u buy exterior parts for 114 220d

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

there are a number of outfits in bulgaria and poland supplying panels. I don't know the websites but ones of them was posted in the comment thread for this video.

[@alexanderescarsega3016]

I love my w114 :)

[@thisisnightshop2037]

What model do you have?

[@alexanderescarsega3016]

Pierre Hedary I have a 73' 280 m110, white with a navy interior. Slim bumpers like yours. I'm they guy trying to swap a 7.226 trans in. I already have the adapter plate for it. Things move slowly here, especially on a college budget and having a w110 230 and a w180 220s to also care for

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

your project has got me thinking. I wonder if there is a way to incorporate overdrive into the existing gearboxes.

[@davidmorais2394]

Hi, I’m restoring a 74 280E. I’m looking for an Ecu unit. Can you help?

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

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[@stevenroland7472]

I have the chance to buy a 73 Mercedes 220 (W115 right). Its the 4 cylinder. Car is in great shape for its age but will needs suspension, gas lines and carb work. If I put the time and money in a W115 will I be happy with the result or is it too under powered?

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

no, the 220 is a really great car, lively performer, peppy...I think you'll enjoy it a lot.

[@bud595959]

Hey man I just picked up a horizon blue 76 280 m110 with the solex still on it what are some common things to go wrong with it? Right now itll drive about 15-20 miles fine then start coughing and running out of fuel someone put a facet cube electric fuel pump on it and still uses the factory pressure regulator

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

its likely that crappy electric pump or a rusty gas tank. the part number for the mech. fuel pump is 1150900150. they are about $90.00 for an oem pierburg. that is where I would begin.

[@bud595959]

@@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753 actually I got to test the fuel pump today with a gauge and its holding a steady 3.5 psi at the carb I'm thinking the solex is needing a good cleaning and rebuild

[@neilrafferty2097]

Worth every cent/penny/pfennig.

[@thisisnightshop2037]

I agree.

[@neilrafferty2097]

I remember 40 years sitting and being driven in an automatic 240D. Such a relaxed , yet regal , way to travel . MB tex , 8 track stereo , heated rear window and that was about it . Really miss the quality and single mindedness of those Benzes .

[@daghanam]

Hi Pierre I have 280c , 1975 and having trouble with my carburetor , i had someone rebuild 2 carburetor but the car still not running properly , i dont know maybe i should look into my vacuum system ,( i have changed my brake system and i feel still not running properly ) When i start the car the brake pedal is stiff and as i drive gets better , I was thinking maybe the vacuum system malfunction is causing all these problem I really appreciate any help from you Pierre and all mercedes lovers 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

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[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

you may have a leaking brake booster. block off the vacuum line to the booster and see if the car runs any better. Also, is the vacuum pump on the back of the engine damaged? if the booster is leaking you can send it here for rebuilding www.pwrbrake.com/ did the person who rebuilt the carb use a factory service manual while doing the work? or did they just wing it? that carb is as complex as a fuel injection pump. if you have additional questions feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@ajnaylor4302]

Hey Pierre I have a 1974 w114 and the brakes go in and out while driving. I have bought a new master cylinder I just wanted a second opinion. Thanks!

[@mercedesclassicswithpierre1753]

make sure you don;t have an overheating caliper, if the calipers overheat then this issue will result from boiling brake fluid.

[@ajnaylor4302]

Mercedes Classic with Pierre Hedary Thanks for your help I’ll make sure I look at that before I got forward!