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I apologize for my absence; I have gotten much assistance from the forum and want to contribute where possible. To Edward C- My son engages in pickleball with numerous retirees. Two of them are retired from the local Mercedes-Benz dealerships in this town. This past summer, I exhibited my 1953 Chevy 3100 truck at three auto events and engaged in discussions with numerous Mercedes-Benz enthusiasts. They have offered extensive technical guidance and expertise that assisted me in resolving the issues I had with my vehicle. I value this automobile and have determined that it is really a keeper. The vehicle had 55,000 kilometers at the time of purchase in May 2023. As of now, it stands at 69,166. Anticipating other driving experiences. Purchase an electronic version of the FSM for your vehicle online. I was unaware of the locations of all the sensors on my vehicle. This KE jet fuel injection is exceptional. As a former mechanical engineer, I have a profound appreciation for German engineering. I do not intend to seek burial in my Mercedes-Benz 560SEL; nevertheless, I aim to operate it for as long as I am physically capable of driving. The Elderly Gentleman from Albuquerque

I apologize; I have now seen that the dipstick I referenced is no longer accessible.

https://rd.bizrate.com/rd2?t=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.partsgeek.com%2F9lsbsdn-mercedes-560sec-automatic-transmission-dipstick.html%3Futm_source%3Dshopzilla%26utm_medium%3Dpf%26utm_content%3Dts%26utm_campaign%3DPartsGeek%2BShopZilla%26cnxclid%3DSZ_REDIRECT_ID&mid=192248&dMid=192248&tokenId=18P&bId=314&bidType=11&a=21b39a8c1c4ae1e0a1fb21f01285ebd7&af_id=615112&af_rid=null&af_permalink_id=03b1a4a9cea1173d9676ecebf60821ec2e4a81a7&cobrand=1&af_placement_id=1595753&afCampaignId=130832X1595753X849f6093abead60cfdb723f476f76156&rf_code=af1&af_assettype_id=14&af_creative_id=2913 I had the same problem last year with my 1986 560SEL with M117.968 engine. You can still drive the car with the end broken off, but I dropped the transmission pan and the piece was sitting there looking at me.

I fractured my transmission dipstick and procured a replacement from autoahausaz.com. I have verified that they are no longer available for purchase.

- The issue emerged many months ago when I used the accelerator pedal. The frigid engine cranked but failed to ignite. I was informed that I had flooded the engine; after waiting five hours, it began immediately. - Last week, my wife was in the store; the engine was warm but failed to start. After about one hour, it began without issue. - The vehicle is parked in a warm and dry garage at home. The engine was cranked many times for up to eight seconds without any indication of starting. Upon opening the trunk, a humming sound was heard when the key was in position #2, but no sound was present with the key in the off position. - Eliminated gas cap - no pressure release - same outcome, no ignition Kindly provide guidance. Thank you.