Bought myself a new money pit this week

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Aldo the Apache
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Been looking for a little project car for a while and was finally about to find a rust-free example of one of my favorite body styled Mercedes. 1999 C43 Amg.



Anyone have any experience with these?
1agswitchin4lanes
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M113 is a pretty solid engine.

Main thing to do is to look at past maintenance and address what hasnt been done.

The 722.6 transmission is also pretty solid, but set some money aside for the conductor plate replacement and the connector, which is known to leak fluid when it gets some miles on her.
K Bo
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love those wheels
AgGrad99
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Ha! I was about to say, 'Nice car, I always hated those wheels though'.


Aldo the Apache
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That'll be the first step, I have maintenance records for the last six years but I'm not seeing any type of transmission fluid flush, so that's lined up for this weekend.

The Monoblocks are so polarizing, people are always on one side of the fence or the other. The best part: they're easy to clean!
Lynch
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For the love of god don't flush that transmission! I can only imagine the crap you'll stir up into the fluid.
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Lynch said:

For the love of god don't flush that transmission! I can only imagine the crap you'll stir up into the fluid.
This.

Whats up man? Still in CO?
drumboy
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Wish I could find a deal like 1Ags AMG.
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Lynch
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Nah man moved to Austin about 7 years ago!
bco2003
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bco2003
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1agswitchin4lanes said:

Lynch said:

For the love of god don't flush that transmission! I can only imagine the crap you'll stir up into the fluid.
This.

When is the cutoff to perform flushes vs. not?
Lynch
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Just drain and replace. Drop the pan and replace filter when the manual says too. Never flush.
aTm2004
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The late-90's Benzs were things of beauty.
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bco2003 said:

1agswitchin4lanes said:

Lynch said:

For the love of god don't flush that transmission! I can only imagine the crap you'll stir up into the fluid.
This.

When is the cutoff to perform flushes vs. not?
Never on a Transmission.

Flush your radiator, your power steering, your toilet.

Aero95
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More pics plz!
Duncan Idaho
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Thatll be a fun toy to have around.
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drumboy said:

Wish I could find a deal like 1Ags AMG.
Its for sale.

Come get it.
SteveA
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Quote:

Its for sale.
1ags warranty?
Aldo the Apache
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Not much more of the outside, but do have one of the interior. Got really lucky there, previous owner didn't like the two-tone so used seat covers for 6 years. Leather needs some good cleaning, but is in great shape. Kinda like the wheels, the seats are different for sure but I kinda like them!
Aldo the Apache
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Mixed up my terms, definitely not flushing, draining this weekend!
Corps_Ag12
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Those should clean up real nice!
drumboy
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1agswitchin4lanes said:

drumboy said:

Wish I could find a deal like 1Ags AMG.
Its for sale.

Come get it.
Post some pics to make me jealous but we're still building a new house and it's getting more expensive by the day.

Hook a Harvey refugee up?
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1agswitchin4lanes said:

drumboy said:

Wish I could find a deal like 1Ags AMG.
Its for sale.

Come get it.
o rly?
Builder93
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What did you ever do without headlight wipers?
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ac04
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the two tone leather is wonderful. sweet car.
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third coast.. said:

Hittin', my remote, sittin', in my ****
Presidential V-12 with that AMG kit
It don't quit, as I get high
From K.C. to H-Town, connectin' SouthSide
Now we worldwide, watch me highside
Fat Pat blowin' killa, can't be denied
Still the jam.
Aldo the Apache
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After 6 months, I've put about 150 miles on her. Just not getting the attention it deserves, and thinking about selling...
will.mcg
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Drive to work every Friday. Problem solved.
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Aldo the Apache said:

After 6 months, I've put about 150 miles on her. Just not getting the attention it deserves, and thinking about selling...
I put 800 miles on my E55 last year.

The struggle is real.
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