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Feb 10, 2024 1:25:33 PM
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Re: Mercedes-Benz W124 500E aka Porsche typ 2758
The work is done, below a little overview of the work carried out (used Google translate so apologize if some things are unclear). This is on top of the huge service that was carried out in Gstaad before sale. Safe to say we have a new 500E now., and it sounds heavenly. 
Dismantle + clean the inside of both headlights: housings, mirrors, glasses.
Disassembly of radio + diagnosis of cabling and amplifier. Amplifier overhaul in DE.
Radio working again.
Replace leaking camshaft seal, right
Replaced leaking oil cooler line for right front automatic transmission
Replaced spark plug cables + coils + insulators behind rotor covers
Replaced alternator + tensioner pulley + multi-ribbed belt. Correctly reassemble the front stabilizer bar,
Replacing defective windshield washer pumps + top and bottom seals,
supply lines repaired.
Replace K&N air filters with original + clean housings
Cleaning the oil film in the air mass meter. Reset LH injection adaptation values.
Replaced both engine mounts
Replace defective wiring harness knock sensors. Dismantle the support motor carriers under block.
Replaced original lambda sensor
Empty fuel tank. Replace leaking high pressure fuel line + line between 2 pumps
+ leaking return valve at the bottom pump + fuel pump at the bottom. Re-milled seat coupling piece.
Pressure test OK.
Replace leaking sensor cooling water tank + seal
Replace coolant + pressure control system 24 hours
Replaced front shock absorbers + stop foams + top mounts + harmonica dust covers
Replace inlet temp. sensor + spring (error code 13 permanently present).
Adjust inlet housing for sensor.
Replace oil dipstick seal
Dismantling the propeller shaft, replacing cracked hard disks incl. bolt set
Replaced downpipe with catalysts, exhaust rubbers + sealing rings cat -> midpipe
Replaced tank vent valve + 2 leaky fuel lines + clips
Replacing the stop rubbers of the suitcase + adjusting the closing seams of the suitcase + catch.
gearbox disassembly + partial overhaul + adjustment + cleaning.
Replacing external seals, modulator, position switch, B3 reverse clutch plates,
B1 brake band, K1 clutch plates + guide, oil pump seals, reverse piston with seals.
Rear crankshaft seal. Pressure modulator adjustment. Rinse box after 50 km.
Change brake fluid DOT4
Re-covering the roof lining in Alcantara anthracite + spraying matt black on handles,
frame and fabric guides for sliding roof.
Dismantling the sliding roof frame.
Disassembly + opening instrument cluster. Repair needle speedometer.
Diagnosis + repair instrument panel wiring. Added extra mass.
Replace blown cluster lamps.
Install missing ABS/ASR module. Cluster and ABS/ASR are functional again.
Dismantling door panel LV, clips and handle installed correctly
4 wheel alignment Hunter + Balancing wheels
Replaced torn accessory belt tensioner
Replacing wheel shell left NOS + mounting wheel shell right.
Correct mounting material at the front.
Install new bumper flap at the rear left
Disassembly + reinstalling rear emblem in correct location
WhatsApp Video 2024-02-10 at 12.04.06.mp4
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Feb 10, 2024 4:01:31 PM
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Re: Mercedes-Benz W124 500E aka Porsche typ 2758
Impressive. I fondly recall when the AMG Hammer preceded the Porsche variant too. Car and Driver had a coupé version of the Hammer and I used to see it often around the U of M campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Little did I know that years later one of my business associates was the then head of CBS media and oversaw Car and Driver and Road & Track. That car caused him much angst as it was a major hit to the budget.
Re: Mercedes-Benz W124 500E aka Porsche typ 2758
Congrats Frank, great project. My brother and I have been talking about tackling a restomod project sometime in the next few years, we're thinking about finding an BMW E30 and updating the mechanics and going to an M3 look. Without M3 badging of course.
Re: Mercedes-Benz W124 500E aka Porsche typ 2758
nberry:How long did the project take and at what cost?
About 3 months and around 12k EUR for the work listed here. Another 6k CHF was spent on extended maintenance in Switzerland.
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Feb 14, 2024 8:05:34 PM
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Feb 15, 2024 2:57:02 AM
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Re: Mercedes-Benz W124 500E aka Porsche typ 2758
CGX car nut:That’s a tremendous deal as I expected, with all the work, a much higher price tag. I envision more and more projects along these lines as more EVs enter production. This is an antidote to those quickly but still appliance-like devices.
This is my observation as well. Plus, driving a car that was restored to its original beauty can be a very rewarding feeling and experience.
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Re: Mercedes-Benz W124 500E aka Porsche typ 2758
Some more images of the finished product
1323d8ea-cacc-4559-8577-b72b46485c41.mp4
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Re: Mercedes-Benz W124 500E aka Porsche typ 2758
Finally collected it. Looks and drives factory fresh, so satisfying.
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Re: Mercedes-Benz W124 500E aka Porsche typ 2758
Porker:Finally collected it. Looks and drives factory fresh, so satisfying.
Excellent - congrats, Frank! 
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