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Buying checks, common problems, maintenance and ownership guides for classic Mercedes-Benz models, with an R107 focus rooted in Arthur’s ownership experience in Chicago.
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- Buying 26
- Common problems 52
- Engine 23
- Fuel injection 23
- Maintenance 40
- Parts 8
- Models & specs 20
- Hardtop & soft top 13
- Values 11
- Restoration 19
- Ownership 15
- History 7
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Common problems
Rust, electrics, central locking, ABS, starting and the faults every R107 owner meets.52 articlesEngine
The M116, M117, M110 and M103 engines: specs, timing chains, oil leaks and power.23 articlesFuel injection
K-Jetronic and KE-Jetronic explained, hot and cold starts, idle problems and fuel pumps.23 articlesMaintenance
Service intervals, fluids and capacities, plugs, battery, tires and the jobs you can do at home.40 articlesParts
Where to buy R107 parts, genuine versus aftermarket, and part numbers that matter.8 articlesModels & specs
Every SL and SLC model by year, US and European specs, performance figures and options.20 articlesHardtop & soft top
Removing and storing the hardtop, soft top care, replacement and adjustment.13 articlesValues
What R107s sell for by model and condition, and what drives the price.11 articlesRestoration
Paint, interior, chrome and the restoration jobs worth doing (and the ones that are not).19 articlesOwnership
Living with an R107 in Chicago: driving, storage, insurance and costs.15 articlesHistory
How the R107 came to be, how it changed from 1971 to 1989, and how it compares.7 articles
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Arthur writes ClassicMerc.com from Chicago: buying, owning and maintaining the Mercedes R107 SL.