Maintenance
R107 Exhaust System and Catalytic Converter
How the R107 exhaust is laid out, where it leaks, what manifold ticking means, catalytic converter issues and stainless replacement options.
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R107 Belts: Which Belts, Sizes, Tension and Replacement
Which drive belts an R107 V8 has, what each drives, how to check tension, and how to replace them in the right order.
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R107 Thermostat Replacement
Thermostat replacement fixes stuck-closed overheating and stuck-open forever-cold running when rating and bleeding are correct. Related: overheating. Location and rating Housing on…
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R107 Tune-Up: Cap, Rotor, Wires and Timing
An R107 tune-up is ignition health plus correct timing — plugs alone are not a tune-up. Related: oil-service and fuel-diagnosis articles when…
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R107 Suspension Refresh: Shocks, Bushings and Upgrades
A tired R107 suspension feels vague long before it looks broken. Shocks, bushings, and ball joints age together — refreshing one corner…
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R107 Brakes: Pads, Rotors, Calipers, Fluid and Upgrades
Brakes on an R107 are not exotic, but age turns ordinary parts into safety problems. Pads, rotors, fluid, and soft pedal feel…
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R107 Maintenance Schedule: What I Do and When
Arthur’s practical R107 service rhythm — what to check every drive, what to do each season, and what can wait.
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R107 Parking Brake: Release and Adjustment
The parking brake is a separate system from the foot brakes. If it does not hold, adjust shoes and cables — do…
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How to Open the Hood on an R107
Opening an R107 hood is simple until the cable sticks or the safety catch fights you. Know the release, the catch, and…
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R107 Coolant: Type, Capacity and Flush
Coolant care for the R107 — what to use, how to bleed, and why overheating is not a personality trait.