[R129 SL] Leak Problem

[Pat Greene]

I paid $110USD here locally for the same part..at the dealer of all
places.easy to install.surprisingly!

It appears the engineers might have planned for this..drainage holes.  (I'm
sure it was for water, but hey, who knows)

 

-Pat Greene, Dallas, TX

..4 wheels..

1991 500sl

1984 380sl

1995 e320

1966 200

1985 300d

2002 ml500

1981 380sel

1977 300d

1972 280se 4.5

1999 vdp s/c

1996 850ci 

1972 mgb

2005 f350

..2 wheels..

2005 royal enfield bullet

2001 bmw k1200lt

2000 triumph trophy 1200

2001 hd screaming eagle electra glide

1997 hd heritage springer

2005 cozy sidecar

2003 indian chief vintage

2003 indian chief vintage bobber

2000 kawasaki drifter

 

 

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From: r129list-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:r129list-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Graeme Watkins
Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 8:14 AM
To: r129list at mbcoupes.com
Cc: gregoiro at weststargroup.net
Subject: [R129 SL] Leak Problem

 

Hi Greg

I'll think your leaking problem is hydraulic fluid coming from the hydraulic
rams that open the soft-top.  If you take the trim off in the boot (trunk)
in front off the battery.  Above the wheel arch you'll see small silver rams
that operate the hood and rear deck cover.  Check the wiring below the rams
they will probably have the same fluid on them. Clear oily stuff.  Run your
finger around the top of the ram where the shaft comes out at the top, about
the same diameter as a pencil that's where it will be coming from.  Good
idea to check all of them.  I think they can be rebuilt.  I have bought a
new one to replace one of mine so I can try and have them rebuilt.  I have
to pay $350 a piece and that's on the cheap it might not be as dear for you
guy's.

 

Regards

Graeme Watkins 91 500SL Blackbird

New Gisborne Australia

 

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