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Hi, will introduce myself later in the 'hello' section. For now, I have recently bought a 1981 RHD 230E saloon auto with a/c here in Cyprus. The car is ex UK, registered 01/08/1981. It is showing 113K MILES, but has had a replacement engine at some time from a 1984 LHD 230E. This engine has a duplex timing chain. The car did not have a/c ex. factory.
Work done so far to get the car reliably roadworthy;
a) Replaced the perished F&R brake hoses and flushed the brake fluid.
b) Replaced all engine coolant hoses, thermostat, flushed and refilled coolant.
c) Replaced several perished fuel hoses near the fuel tank/pump car.
d) Replaced leaking r/cover gasket and adjusted tappets.
e) 4 wheel alignment check and wheel balance.
f) Regassed a/c - it works![/B]
Oil pressure reads '3' and temp reads about '85' (35C ambient temp).
Hope you can advise the following;
1. Are the oil pressure and temp about right?
2. There is a 'zzzz' from the gear select, which if you apply side pressure disappears. Is there a fix for this?
3. Can the later instruments be fitted? Mine does not have a rev counter or economy gauge.
4. Can cruise control be retro fitted, either original or aftermarket?
5. There is hardly any history with the car (not unusual for Cyprus!). How can I establish the UK supplying dealer and original UK registration? Might there be a UK service record for this car?
The car now drives well and importantly, does not have the tin worm! Look forward to hearing from you.
Work done so far to get the car reliably roadworthy;
a) Replaced the perished F&R brake hoses and flushed the brake fluid.
b) Replaced all engine coolant hoses, thermostat, flushed and refilled coolant.
c) Replaced several perished fuel hoses near the fuel tank/pump car.
d) Replaced leaking r/cover gasket and adjusted tappets.
e) 4 wheel alignment check and wheel balance.
f) Regassed a/c - it works![/B]
Oil pressure reads '3' and temp reads about '85' (35C ambient temp).
Hope you can advise the following;
1. Are the oil pressure and temp about right?
2. There is a 'zzzz' from the gear select, which if you apply side pressure disappears. Is there a fix for this?
3. Can the later instruments be fitted? Mine does not have a rev counter or economy gauge.
4. Can cruise control be retro fitted, either original or aftermarket?
5. There is hardly any history with the car (not unusual for Cyprus!). How can I establish the UK supplying dealer and original UK registration? Might there be a UK service record for this car?
The car now drives well and importantly, does not have the tin worm! Look forward to hearing from you.
