[R129 SL] Please help me to realise my dream.- South Africa.

Sat, 16 Feb 2002 07:21:45 -0500

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There's nothing inherently wrong with the V8 5.0L from 1990-1992.  The
M119.960 engine used in that era utilized the Bosch CIS-E KE-Jetronic =
fuel
injection system.  It's quite a basic system maintenance-wise.  In cars
nearing 11-years, usually the fuel injection nozzles tend to get plugged
with sediment on these CIS engines.  Here it costs roughly $250 to =
replace
all 8 injectors, cups, and seals.  Many of these engines sometimes have =
the
infamous startup clatter heard for a few seconds at the cam advancers in =
the
heads.  The fix is an updated oil pressure relief valve located in the =
oil
filter housing assembly.  It takes about a couple of hours to fix and =
the
part is only $10 or so.  It fixes the problem completely.

Water pumps, timing chains, rails, tensioners, should all be inspected =
and
shortly thereafter replaced at roughly 100-120K miles. Also, motor =
mounts,
which are now hydraulic filled will usually fail by that time.

Overall, however, the 119 V8s are one of the best that MB ever built.
Smooth and powerful at 326hp and 331 lb/ft of torque.  They're handsome =
to
look at too.  Therefore, a 1991 500SL would be just fine provided all =
the
proper maintenance issues have been addressed, etc.  The 722.353
transmission used in these cars started in 2nd gear making them feel
somewhat sluggish at times (especially in the city).  I have a 1st gear
start kit for all MB V8s used from 1982-1995.  This electronic unit may =
be
installed in an hour and provides a proper 1st gear start solution for =
cars
that normally start off in second gear.  Cost is $500 and comes with
complete and easy instructions.  All installation is done in the center
console, NO lift or messing with the transmission or valve body is =
required.
Also, the unit may be moved from car to car and defeated for winter mode =
2nd
gear takeoffs (default setting) if desired.

So check out that SL and make sure it is all it's described to be.

Satish

>  -----Original Message-----
> From: 	r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com
> [mailto:r129list-admin@mbcoupes.com]=20
> Sent:	Saturday, February 02, 2002 5:26 AM
> To:	r129list@mbcoupes.com
> Subject:	[R129 SL] Please help me to realise my dream.- South Africa.
>=20
> Hi.=20
>=20
> I hail form South Africa Durban. Since the introduction of the then =
500 Sl
> in 1991 in South Africa. My dream was born. I  now own a clothing
> business. My business can only allow me to spend about R250 000 rand
> roughly 12 Rand to a dollar so we are looking at 21 000 US$. In South
> Africa you can pick up a 91 ,model 500 Sl for that amount. I need to =
know
> the risk associated  in buying  pre owned  500 SL.  What do I need to =
know
> when I am buying this car. Waht are the tell tale sign of whether the =
pre
> own Sl I am buying will turn out to be worst finnacial night mare. I =
am
> aware that after every 100 000 km's you have to change air suspension
> cells. in this country it cost about 90 US$ to replace for each wheel. =
I
> need to know more facts like this so I can make an informed decision. =
With
> the limited funds I have I wil also have to look at the then 300 sl
> offered in my country before 1996. My mind tell me to buy the new C =
class
> MB. but my heart yearns for a Sl. To pay 21 000 US$  for a 11 year old =
car
> is financially crazy. Please help me fellow club members.  You advice =
will
> be highly appreciated.
>=20
> Dowlath
>=20
> Dbn South Africa
>=20
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