#35 How to remove early version instrument panel & temp gauge assembly. Mercedes 250 1968 W114 W115

In this video, that some of you have requested, I work on my 1968 W114 250. I remove the instrument cluster and replace a faulty temp gauge assembly. The early kind of temp gauge is very different from the late version that is shown in Vid #31. This is kind of a follow up to my video #31 where I show the late version instrument cluster.
Most cars of the W108 series also have this kind of temp gauge assembly.
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[@fransrobintomasjohansson8723]

Så intressant och lärorikt.
Stort tack!

[@Pexyz]

Roligt att höra, det är jag som ska tacka!

[@tiliaevm]

keep up the good work pexyz!! i really liked the satisfying part where you put that clock thingy together!

[@Pexyz]

Thanks Tilia, I'm glad you liked it!!!

[@waltpartymiller6802]

Nice demonstration, and immensely helpful. I watched the gear selector parts very carefully! Thanks, friend.

[@Pexyz]

Thanks for your nice comment Walt! Greetings from Peter

[@mikemuller4376]

great work
I'm happy that I found your fantastic channel...thank you very much for that !!!
I love classic Mercedes-Benz, Best wishes from Germany

[@Pexyz]

Thank you very very much Mike! I'm glad you like my work. //Peter

[@krakluaroo]

Very nice video once again, keep up the good work!

[@Pexyz]

Thanks Kraklu!

[@davidellzey8447]

Beautiful job!! Kept me entertained for 18 minutes. These instrument clusters are quite beautiful! I look forward to changing the bulbs in my 115, but likely nothing much beyond that, at least for now. I rented a brand-new BMW -a 20, and as they were getting my car ready I was looking forward to a long trip looking at the iconic BMW speedometer and tach. Well, my car had a new all-digital display-green and grey and orange, with indistinct blobular sections for speedo and tach. After about 20 hours in that car I could not stand looking at the display any more. By contrast, I find the modest simplicity in the Mercedes gages very easy on the eye. Truly timeless. I loved your video. You’ve got a great talent.

[@Pexyz]

Thank you very very much David👍😊 ! Nice story. I agree, new cars might be safe and comfortable, but they have no soul. For me it's very satisfying and relaxing to work on my classics. Greetings //Peter

[@ricardoayarza8653]

Great video. Have a 1973 240d so your channel is of much help !!

[@Pexyz]

Thanks Ricardo! Very nice to hear 👍

[@anderssimonson1431]

Always nice to Watch.
I whish you were my fathers
MB 230.6 s technican!
Well done! Pexys

[@Pexyz]

Thanks Anders! You're always welcome to visit. You and your father really have some cool cars.

[@dieselbenzrevive6820]

cool to see the temp gauge work with no electricity.

[@Pexyz]

I agree, it is! Thanks for watching and keep working on your project!

[@20e_arhundradets_rav]

Very well done!

[@Pexyz]

Thanks!

[@sanum7469]

Very useful, thank you. I'm about to do mine for w114 250ce coupe!

[@Pexyz]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Sanu M! Good luck with your 250 CE!

[@grantbellinger7403]

Wonderful video matey, beautiful!

[@Pexyz]

Thanks Grant 👍😀👌

[@EnriqueLopez-hb5jn]

Awesome tutorial

[@Pexyz]

Thanks Enrique 👍👌

[@dersteirer74]

very helpful, thanks!

[@Pexyz]

I'm glad to hear that! Thanks 👍 //Peter

[@nidalghazal1890]

Very interesting and well done

[@Pexyz]

Thank you so much nidal ghazal!

[@nidalghazal1890]

You are welcome

[@ahmedfathy731]

Nice car . Need more videos soon

[@Pexyz]

Thanks Ahmed! More to come, I promise!

[@ahmedfathy731]

Keep going king of Mercedes

[@Pexyz]

@@ahmedfathy731 Thanks again, it's comments like yours that keep me going!

[@draganmitrovic2579]

Bravo

[@Pexyz]

Thank you very much Dragan! //Peter

[@AppMiam]

😊

[@theoschuurman6990]

I have to change the temp gage on my w108 also. Does the instrument panel connect the same way to the Dash or is there differens with the w114?

[@Pexyz]

Yes, it should be the same. Good luck Theo and thanks for watching!

[@jarrodgovender7297]

What's the difference between the w114 and the w115 temp Guage?reason I'm asking is cause I'm busy with a friend's car which is a 1973 w115 230.4 and the fuel and temp Guage just stopped working

[@Pexyz]

Hi Jarrod, thanks for your question. The big difference is that the later version of temp gauge is electric (as seen in my vid #31) and the older isn't. I hope it turned out okay for you 👍 //Peter

[@ianplatt5607]

Akchewally . . . Not _quite_ right Mr P: I have a W114 and it has the electric temp gauge. It’s a 1974 model and, therefore a Series 2. I dunno about earlier W114s. I changed my Speedo dial from kpm to mph. The car came from Australia. I was lucky to be able to buy another instrument binnacle from someone who had erm, ‘quite a lot’ of spares - a shed full! I’m amazed that the entire binnacle is just a push fit, held in place by a wide elastic band round the edge. But, being M-B, it works 😊.
Another nice vid, by the way, Mr P. 👍

[@harrycallaghan3057]

​@@ianplatt5607 I need a new temperature gauge for a w108.

[@craslifestyle]

Do u sell the parts of 1975 ?

[@Pexyz]

Hi, I don't sell parts from any of my cars. But which parts do you need? Maybe I can help you . /Peter

[@harrycallaghan3057]

Any idea what causes these to fail ?

[@Pexyz]

The line easily brakes. I guess that's the most common problem 👍

[@user-zy7vg6bo3m]

How does a temperature sensor work without electricity? Can you explain please.

[@Pexyz]

I'm not really sure, but maybe I can find out and then come back with some kind of explanation. We'll see. Thanks for watching!

[@charlielong262]

@@Pexyz It's purely mechanical. They have a sealed capillary tube and bulb assembly that is filled with temperature sensitive liquid that produces a proportional vapor pressure inside the tube. As the temperature changes, the pressure inside the tube changes, which in turn moves the pointer on the gauge.

[@ianplatt5607]

Magic.