CL500 Restoration 1

Courtesy of Encoh Wong

I lost the central locking on a second day of ownership. A new electric pump under the rear passenger seat was put in. The central lock works again.

Yesterday (March 10)followings were found in 錦田劏車場：
1) replaced a 95' instrument cluster with digital odo and trip displays
2) picked out 3 used Bridgestone GR90 235/60R16 tires.

Today following has been done:
1) change engine oil Fuchs Titan SuperSync 8L and oil filter.
2) replace plastic gear rail head rest driver side
3) change air filter for the A/C
4) wash fuel injectors
5) replace vacumum pipes under valve cover
6) replace withnthe AMG steering wheel from C43. A little odd but I like it.
7) replace a 95' instrument cluster with digital odo and trip displays

Tmw:
1) Replace front shocks
2) Replace front bushes
3) Replace fuel filter
4) Replace fuel pumps (2)
5) Replace tires
6) Replace Varta battery

During the initial inspection we also found the front shocks and lower arm bushes broken. Those would be replaced with new parts tomorrow (March 12).

Restoring the CL500

I have been reflecting the way that the CL500 is to be restored. I have a good starting point which is a great body paint and clean and fresh looking engine bay.

I have no intention to mod, respecting the originality of the old-school design. Adding a set of AMG alloy is perhaps feasible, but is not at the top of the list.

My purpose here is to restore and keep it in prime condition, as much as I can.

My primary attention is about getting it mechanically sound. And the attention otherwise goes to aesthetics, like leather seats and trims.