1986 420 SL on rolling road
I took my 420 SL for a power test. Mercedes rate the 420 SL at 218 hp On the test it achieved over 300hphttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c32Ln29Tivg
View ArticleHello from England
Hello everyone,I have a rare 1986 420 SL. I live in Leicester in the UK and am a member of Mercedes-Benz-club here in England. Below are a few pictures of my SL that has now covered over 140,000...
View Article1978 450sl ignition timing
Trying to set timing but not sure what I'm doing. Read the shop manual--still not sure. read more
View ArticleDoor Striker Alignment
Anyone have any tips for setting the door strikers so that the doors close properly.I've replaced both door strikers yesterday and while I've gotten the driver door to sound just right, I can't get the...
View ArticlePerformance Chips for Engine Control Module
Anyone have any experience with an after-market performance chip for the 5.6 L V8? Please share your thoughts. Thanks
View Article1988 transmission cooler line coil passanger side.
I need help trying to find a transmission cooler hose coil for the passanger side. My car is a 1988 560 SL.
View ArticleFuse panel
Could someone show me the fuse panel in a 1987 560 SL in the number of each fuse in what it works
View ArticleR107 Fuel smell in oil?
Recently acquired a 1973 450sl, a few months ago. Good deal, as it was sort of an inheritance, rather than a purchase! Now I'm gradually working on issues, while using it occasionally for local...
View ArticleAC stopped working after engine detailing
AC stopped working after detailing engine on 1987 560 SL Mercedes
View ArticleDoes first gear start make sense?
First gear start would be nice; I could go for that! 50% (1 vote) First gear start? Are you kidding? No way! 50% (1 vote) Total votes: 2 Several years ago, there was a company in Southern California...
View ArticleI can't get fuse #12 to stop blowing up. Can you advise please?
1987 560 SL roadster stereo, antenna , and clock not working 0% (0 votes) I can't get fuse #12 to stop blowing up. 0% (0 votes) Total votes: 0 I can't get the number 12 fuse to stop blowing up. I have...
View Articlelighter not working
n/a 0% (0 votes) n/a 0% (0 votes) Total votes: 0 all the years i've had this car, the lighter was never used. yesterday, i plugged my garmin into it and discovered it was not working. i pulled out the...
View Articlelooking for air conditioner condenser.
SL CLASS (R107) 0% (0 votes) WANTED 0% (0 votes) Total votes: 0 Looking for air conditioner condenser. 450sl VIN 10704412004827. One site has one for after vin 021762, $440, BEHR. How different is...
View ArticleS102896
Member InformationShare Information: Make My Profile Private First Name: Tony Last Name: Sides 1 Primary Section: Greater WashingtonAddress: 4505 Highland Green CtAlexandria, VA22312United StatesNBO...
View ArticleRadiator cap pressure
under 0.9bar (13psig) 25% (1 vote) 0.9 to 1.05bar (13 to 15 psig) 50% (2 votes) 1.05 to 1.2bar (15 to 17.25 psig) 0% (0 votes) over 1.2bar (17.25+ psig) 25% (1 vote) Total votes: 4
View Articleexhaust replacement options: poll
Timevalve stainless 32% (8 votes) OE M-Benz parts 40% (10 votes) Borla 4% (1 vote) Generic muffler shop (Meineke, etc) 4% (1 vote) Custom fabrication 4% (1 vote) Other 16% (4 votes) Total votes: 25
View ArticlePerformance Chips for Engine Control Module
Anyone have any experience with an after-market performance chip for the 5.6 L V8? Please share your thoughts. Thanks
View Article1988 transmission cooler line coil passanger side.
I need help trying to find a transmission cooler hose coil for the passanger side. My car is a 1988 560 SL.
View ArticleFuse panel
Could someone show me the fuse panel in a 1987 560 SL in the number of each fuse in what it works
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