[R129 SL] Re: R129LIST Digest, Vol 19, Issue 1

[Bob Terry]

You ought to be able to see the cylinder if you have the top closed and both the rear bow and compartment cover raised.

If a cylinder is leaking, it is easy to replace yourself.  I can email you the procedure.  But the cost of the cylinder is expensive.  I think it is about $700 at mercedesshop.com.  It might be less at calibermotors.com (ask for wholesale parts).
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  Message: 4
  Date: Mon, 24 Jul 2006 13:04:25 -0500
  From: "Franklin Thayer" <paytrakofms at jam.rr.com>
  Subject: [R129 SL] Top
  To: "R129 SL" <r129list at mbcoupes.com>
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  Can anyone help me with my problem? I tried to raise my top yesterday and
  the cover opened up but the top would not come up. Looked down at the hinges
  and hoses on the Drivers side and saw signs of hydraulic fluid. It did leak
  out and there was a puddle in front of the back tire. I just assume I broke
  a line or some cylinder seal broke. With the top down I could not see any
  cylinder or where the leak came from. Does anyone have a clue or know what
  might have happened and how to fix it?

   

  Thanks,

  Franklin

  Madison, Mississippi
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