[R129 SL] Convertible Top Hydraulics

[Jan Kuylaars]

Reminder:

If there is not enough oil in the reservoir from the hydraulic pump situated
in the trunk, you can have the same problem:
There is just enough oil to open the cover, but not enough to  let the soft
top go to the windshield , or to let it close till the micro switch.
Fill up your oil reservoir.

Jan Flying Dutchmen.

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  Van: r129list-bounces at mbcoupes.com
[mailto:r129list-bounces at mbcoupes.com]Namens BJonesNY at aol.com
  Verzonden: woensdag 20 juni 2007 18:38
  Aan: r129list at mbcoupes.com
  Onderwerp: Re: [R129 SL] Convertible Top Hydraulics


  If your car has either been diagnosed as having failed/leaking hydraulic
cylinders, many of us owners have been using this cylinder rebuilder in KS,
who replaces the seals, machines/polishes the piston if necessary,
reassembles and tests the cylinder(s), warrants the work for 3 years, and
turns them around usually in 1 day after receipt.  If the cylinder that's
leaking is part of a pair, i.e., front latches, even if only 1 is leaking,
pull and send them both as it's only a matter of time.  Remember to check
the hydraulic fluid level in the pump under the spare tire in the trunk.
You can safely use FEBI brand hydraulic fluid, #02615, as it is the
identical OE fluid used by MB-source, www.autohausaz.com

  Contact:

  Mercedes Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuilder

  Dennis Ficken
  16285 S. Chester
  Olathe, Ks 66062
  (913) 390-0506
  mercedescylinders at sbcglobal.net

  Dennis charges around $35@ plus shipping and has done hundreds of these
things for owners and shops.  He can also provide some assistance in how to
get the old ones out and rebuilt ones back in.  If you've got a 129, save
his contact info...you'll need him sooner or later!

  By the way, if anyone needs a pair of brand new front latch assemblies
that fit all 129's up to 2002, I've got a pair that you can have for 1/2 of
whatever today's price is from MB.

  Bob Jones
  '99 SL500
  Bradenton, FL







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