Beautifully Restored Southern California 1992 Mercedes-Benz 300CE-24

1992 Mercedes-Benz 300-Series CE Description

This car has been restored to be an enjoyable and completely reliable collector car (or use as a daily driver!). There are 194k miles on the completely rust-free Southern California body, 75k on the engine and transmission and the balance of the new parts are listed below. Unlike many other W124 coupes, this car has been completely refreshed with a combination of all new parts and a compression tested, low mileage, engine and transmission. This car does have ASR. Restoration took place over a 2.5 year period and the car was originally in one family its entire life. I'm open to reasonable offers as it's time to move on to the next project.
Listed here is the build sheet and I can offer photo documentation of all repairs.
ENGINEReplace and test engine compression, all cylinders between 158 and 16, 75k miles engineReplaced spark plugs with NGK platinumReplaced spark plug wiresReplaced valve cover gasketSourced excellent condition magnesium valve coverSourced excellent condition spark plug coverFlushed engine with Lubri-moly flushReplaced oil filter, seal and crush gasketFilled with Valvoline 20w-50 oilReplaced capReplaced rotorSet camshaft timingReplace timing chain tensionerReplace camshaft sealReplace timing cover sealReplace thermostatReplaced engine ECUClean and test idle control valveReplace air temp sensorReplace coolant transfer pumpRemove smog pump and fit proper length accessory belt
Replace throttle return springsReplace air cleaner mounting bushes
Replace hydraulic engine mountReplaced air cleaner
TRANSMISSIONInspected for leaksReplaced filterInspected pan for swarf, none foundReplaced pan gasketReplaced differential mounting bushingsDifferential removed, cleaned, inspected and resealed, no issues or excessive wear foundReplaced torn inner and outer CV bootsGreased cv joints
Replace transmission mounting bushing/bracket
SUSPENSIONReplace all 4 shocksReplace worn front shock mountsVogtland rear springsFront springs, removed one coil to maintain factory ride quality and lowered appearance to match rearFront control arms replacedReplaced tie rodsReplaced steering damperReplaced ball jointsFour wheel alignment
Inspect rear subframe mounts - OKInspect rear suspension bushings - OK
STEERING AND BRAKESReplaced power steering filterFlush PS fluid from systemReplaced front and rear pads - StoptechReplaced front rotors - StoptechReplaced rear rotors - StoptechCleaned and painted calipers with high temp paintReplaced all rubber brake linesInspected front bearings for wear and overheatingMeasured bearing runout, within tolerance, minimalInspected bearing seals, good conditionRepacked front bearings with Mobil greaseTorqued bearing retainer lock to factory spec and tightening procedureInspected caliper seals, good conditionReplaced Steering wheel w/era correct Momo wheel -*Note: steering wheel has no provision for airbag, airbag deletedReplaced Power steering pump due to leak
INTERIORAdded VG condition center armrestAdded VG condition center locking storage console, zebranoReplaced lower center console with VG cond zebranoReplaced ashtray with VG condition zebranoReplaced upper center console with zebranoReplaced seat covers with MB Tex coversWeatherTech floor matsReplaced door trim with Zebrano Replaced cluster with VG condition 300CE replacement
Wrapped rear ashtray cover with zebrano vinylRemove rear seats, vacuum, clean and treat with leather conditionerSteam clean carpetsReplace rear speaker covers with good condition usedOzone treat interior
FUEL SYSTEMRemove and test injector spray pattern, found 5 with pintle failing to close fully and all have poor misting patterns.Install 6 new Bosch new fuel injectorsReplaced injector sealsReplaced injector holder sealsReplaced EHADisassembled and clean and reseal air meter with rtvReplaced with rebuilt Fuel DistributorReplaced Fuel pumpReplaced fuel filterReplaced fuel sender
ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTSReplaced OVP Replaced ignition tumblerReplaced engine ECU - due to communication error affecting EHAEuropean headlight wiring harnessReplaced headlights with Euro lightsInstall Hella FF 500 driving lampsReplaced amber turn signalsModified front headlight sprayers and removed wipersReplaced battery
FRAME / CHASSISReplace windshield washer pumpReplace headlight washer pumpReplace washer pump check valvesClean and test washer fluid heaterTest AC compressor and rechargeReplace interior temp control assembly Replace HVAC vacuum blockReplace washer reservoirReplace heater grommetsReplace heater linesInsulate heater hose from exhaust manifoldSource replacement owners ManualSource Tool kitSource First Aid kit
Body and ExteriorSteam cleaned engine baySteam cleaned body joints and plastic cladding to remove pollutionFull 3 stage paint correction using Epic productsApplied glaze and waxTouched up chips with factory colorsOriginal Heckeblende rear accent panel addedSteam cleaned hood and replaced insulationRemoved pinstripingpainted front bumper sato gray + clear coatpainted rear bumper sato gray + clear coatWindow tint
AUDIOBlaupunkt Frankfurt Head unitBlaupunkt 4" Front speakers 80w
Blaupunkt 5.5" Rear speakers in modified factory housingBlaupunkt 4 channel amp Blaupunkt 6" door subwoofers in modified factory housingCopper wiring with inline fusesRemoved non-functional fader and wired speakers independently controllable by the head unitAll speaker connections heat shrunk and insulated connectors