[R129 SL] Lubrication points for soft top

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Onderwerp: [R129 SL] Lubrication points for soft  top


Guys -

The soft top on my 2000  SL500 squeals when being raised but it is quiet when 
being dropped. About half  way up it jerks and squeals on the passenger side. 
I bought some while grease,  can anyone suggest lubrication points?

Thanks,

Mark D.
 
Mark, 
First, white/lithium grease wouldn't be my first choice for lubrication of  
the hinge points on the top....suggest a drop or two(no more!) of sewing 
machine  oil; very thin, highly penetration/lubricating and use very sparingly.
 
Your other question about oil, I assume you mean for the top hydraulic  
system.  It takes either MB '$pecial' hydraulic fluid from the dealer, or  
Febi/Bilstien Hydraulic Fluid, p/n 02615, available from most of the  online mb parts 
suppiers.  Since the fluid in your reservoir is 9yrs  old, suggest you buy 2 
ltrs of hydraulic fluid, and remove the old  fluid and replace with new. 
 
Bob
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