Workshop that does ignition timing

[Mr_w124]

Hi all. Anyone knows of a good workshop that does timing adjustment for old cars? ride has been sluggish lately n I feel the timing is out. Need to adjust. Thanks in advance.

[ER-3682]

Hi all. Anyone knows of a good workshop that does timing adjustment for old cars? ride has been sluggish lately n I feel the timing is out. Need to adjust. Thanks in advance.

W124 Mercedes Benz M-102 engine is very easy to adjust,buy a timing light & can do it yourself,C.O. also can adjust by using a 3mm hex key on top of the airfilter cover.

[Mr_w124]

Yes it is relatively easy to do. But don't have a timing light with me. Just went to a spc service station n they wanted to charge 45. Sounds too ex to me. Perhaps I will get a timing gun.

[ER-3682]

For M-102 engine,just take note,make all vacuum hoses/rubber joints no leak,very important,for timing,usually turn near to max[advance],make sure the distribution cap's[known as 'sotong head'] contact points are clean...the rotor inside,the rounded surface must be clean,also the richer A/F ratio of 2% C.O. work best in our warm weather.

[ER-3682]

Yes it is relatively easy to do. But don't have a timing light with me. Just went to a spc service station n they wanted to charge 45. Sounds too ex to me. Perhaps I will get a timing gun.

Don't spend the $$$ on timing lights,adjust & road test will do,until no 'pinging' will be perfect...

[Mr_w124]

Yup not too keen to dish out wasted $$ on something to be used once in a while. Do u drive a 124 as well?

 

[ER-3682]

Yup not too keen to dish out wasted $$ on something to be used once in a while. Do u drive a 124 as well?

I used to drive a W-126 380SEL many years ago,i got a C&C friend that teach me maintainence...my car has the almost the same set up as yours.

[Mr_w124]

Ah yes. The 126. Truly a very nice n stately car. Absolutely rock solid build quality I heard. Been trying to look for a nice 300sel classic. Hard to find.

[ER-3682]

Ah yes. The 126. Truly a very nice n stately car. Absolutely rock solid build quality I heard. Been trying to look for a nice 300sel classic. Hard to find.

I also like the 300SEL 'Classic' model,until today[the youngest will be near 20 yrs old] still don't look 'out of place' in style...really timeless classic.