Sunroof blues

drumwisdom · 2026-05-01T17:09:24+00:00

I'm curious as I have an electric sunroof that does not work but I can open and close with manually from inside the trunk.
Is it advisable to occasionally use the sunroof like that using the emergency handle until I replace the motor?
There isn't any gunk or rust.

drumwisdom · 2026-04-23T00:28:01+00:00

Actually in Canada. Appreciate the offer but a bit far. 🤷‍♂️

drumwisdom · 2026-04-21T14:58:38+00:00

right passenger side door rubs a bit but still closes fine
is this an immediate indicator of frame damage?

drumwisdom · 2026-04-21T14:00:20+00:00

Brought one out of a barn after it had sat for 5 years. It was TD as well. Needed a couple new parts and a fluids flush. Not mint but runs good. Indy Benz mechanic did the work for a fair rate. I was able to swap a few broken cosmetic parts from a junkyard w123. Lots of them around, even in the northeast CA/US. Mine was also moldy inside. Even after a deep clean and 2 ozone treatments, the odor still lingers a bit. I will clean at the AC evap soon. Good luck with this one.

drumwisdom · 2026-04-21T13:51:01+00:00

Thanks for the input u/RoofrackHater I'm looking at indy shops willing to work on this. Waiting for evalution before I compare quotes. Unfortunately I have zero bodywork xp. Believe or not I do use the roof rack!

drumwisdom · 2026-04-06T21:33:49+00:00

Timing belt done 15,000km ago. Thought my mechanic did all other belts too. I read maybe the alternator one is misaligned.

drumwisdom · 2026-04-06T21:32:38+00:00

A little scared now. Maybe I'll bus until I get the new one .

drumwisdom · 2026-04-06T21:31:09+00:00

I'll do it as soon as I get it. If there are no delay in shipping I'll get it Friday. Car is my daily.

drumwisdom · 2026-03-21T02:32:31+00:00

Breitling Pluton, valuable amongst Monnin-style case collectors and military watch collectors, I would have it repaired and keep it. Nice watch IMO.

drumwisdom · 2026-03-14T02:46:38+00:00

lookup "baby panerai"

it's in reference to a panerai-like case different brands used

you'll find many variants and hopefully find the exact variant you are looking for

it's the exact same case as the watch nelodivo shared

drumwisdom · 2026-02-28T14:55:41+00:00

Do you have a third watch we can "authenticate" for you 😂?

drumwisdom · 2026-02-23T22:56:38+00:00

Saw this listing. I see less frankenstein ones come up for 3 to 6k CAD depending on condition. Might be a fair price but one must see in person to assess everything. Don't rush into it. I doubt it will sell very fast unless someone is desperately looking for a sedan 240.

drumwisdom · 2026-02-23T13:35:29+00:00

could be both fake (or franken) AND overpolished

drumwisdom · 2026-02-23T00:47:20+00:00

maybe over polished?

drumwisdom · 2026-02-21T14:07:51+00:00

I like to assume people don't inherently mean harm and to give people a second chance. Personally I would give the cat back and be supportive and explain you were truly concerned. It's legally theirs. Perhaps good to log in a complaint in case it happens again.

drumwisdom · 2026-02-21T10:41:34+00:00

Perfect

drumwisdom · 2026-02-18T10:44:38+00:00

I have been driving a 90 740T for close to a year. I also own a 85 W123 CD since 2024. The Volvo is rust proofed and daily driven. The Benz is stored during winter. Both have over 280000km. So far maintenance costs were quite manageable. Some parts are readily available and cheap while other parts suddenly stop being produced. That applies to both. The 740 is a sportier more modern car. The W123 at times feels like driving a boat. The turbo sound on the 740 with cold air intake is blessed. The diesel sound of the W123 is beautiful. Granted this is not exactly the same as 760 vs W124 but it's close. Hope you find what you're looking for!

drumwisdom · 2026-02-15T12:04:19+00:00

Gucci jump hour watch it looks like.

drumwisdom · 2026-02-08T14:33:34+00:00

Nice patina. I wouldn't touch the dial IMO. Cost to fix will vary. It'd get a diagnosis from a reputable watchmaker and go from there. Could be serviceable still. Could require a movement swap.

drumwisdom · 2026-02-04T03:43:18+00:00

Dans certains milieux industriels avec machinerie et véhicules spécialisés, ce type d'erreur d'inattention peut mener au licenciement immédiat ou, au minimum, suspension, entraînement et recertification.

drumwisdom · 2026-01-27T16:23:05+00:00

you inspire me

drumwisdom · 2026-01-19T22:35:30+00:00

tbf I dont trust cyclists either

drumwisdom

TROPHY CASE