[R129 SL] Top Pump Leak

[BJonesNY at aol.com]

Asim,
Jan is exactly right in his comments, i.e., the leak is most likely the  
hydraulic cylinder of which our cars have 12 of or so.  When these leaks  
occur, many of us have the hydraulic cylinder(s) rebuilt for $40 + Shipping,  
instead of paying the dealer $125+ for a new one.  The rebuilder of choice  is 

 
Dennis Ficken
16285 S. Chester
Olathe, Ks 66062
(913)  390-0506
_mercedescylinders at sbcglobal.net_ (mailto:mercedescylinders at sbcglobal.net) 
 
Call or email Dennis and describe your situation; his advice is  sound as 
he has done hundreds of these rebuilds and is also a 129  owner.  He warrants 
his work for 3 years which beats the hell out of the  dealer's 90 days to 1 
year!  Good Luck-
 
Bob Jones
Bradenton, FL
                                        



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Message:  2
Date: Thu, 28 May 2009 22:17:02 +0200
From: "Jan Kuylaars"  <J.kuylaars at kpnplanet.nl>
Subject: Re: [R129 SL] Top Pump Leak
To:  "'SL Mailing List'" <r129list at mbcoupes.com>
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Most of the time it are the  hydraulic cylinders who are leaking , not
the main pump.
If so the oil  should be in the spare wheel hole in the trunk.
If the oil is leaking out of  the passenger side wheel well, most likely
is the big main cylinder for  moving the frame leaking.
But close manual the top. Or refill again and close  the top
hydraulically and then open the top till the cover comes up, and  the
back part of the top is lifted.
Then stop the control  button.

Take a wooden piece to hold up the small back part and then you  can see
if the main cylinder or the cylinder for the back part is leaking, or  at
last maybe the line ore fitting.

Suc6  Jan.



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