Thanks to all the info I got on the newsgroup. The 1991 300SE I saved from
> the parts-yard, is up and running. It had been sent to the auction after it
> encounted an immovable object - crunched bumper, slightly teaked hood,
> smashed headlight and a slightly bent frame horn. The insurance company
> apparently "totaled" it mostly because of the high cost of the bumper,
> seatbelt retractor, passenger airbag, and crash sensor. (I wonder how many
> other of these great cars fall victim to the economics of SRS parts???) >
> All parts were found used at reasonable prices and with the help of this
> forum, a paint shop, and a repair CD, it is cruising once again. This is a
> wonderful car to drive!! I had no idea how nice the big S-Class is (this my
> first S class after many W124s and a W210). Fortunately the previous owner
> took meticulous car during its 117K mile life. Other than cracked finish on
> the shifter-console veneer, it is mint.
>
> Here is a photo. I took the opportunity to install Euro lights and omitted
> the headlight wipers (never liked 'em much on my W124s).
>
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> Thanks again for the info (especially Karl for the SRS pointers and
> AJDalton7 for his handy LED fault-code reader!)
>
> (and hey, a Salvage Title doesn't bother one bit with the cruise control set
> at 90 and nary a sound in my ears except the 10-speaker sounds system :") >
> Scott D
Nice job. The W126, even with the smaller engines (2.8 and 3.0 litres) are fine cars and excellent cruisers. I have a 1983 280SE with well over 200,000 kms which I use on a daily basis. It is a pleasure to drive.
Bob H. Australia