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  1. demetrios

    Any roof specialists around West mids

    Hi all. Getting frustrated with my SL roof. It won't work. It just whirrs and does nothing. So, I'm in Stafford and wondering if anyone has recommendations for some roof specialists around West mids/Staffordshire?
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    R129 roof fuse alarm

    Hi folks. So the roof has an issue on my 500SL (1992). I can hear something but nothing happens so I have to manually take it up and down. Roll bar works but when it's down light on dash is orange and the control switch flashes red regardless of its position When it's down and the car is moving...
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    GLB 200

    Hey peoples. So wifes 2018 V90 is going this year and I need a replacement. Found the GLB 200 for decent money (personal lease) but im concerned at the small engine vs big car. I'm sure it's fine for around town but I'm concerned with overtaking and picking up speed (80mph) on motorway. Does...
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    R129 roof diagnostic and repair

    Hi all Ok so the roof on the SL will not work. The red roof switch just flashes and beeps. you can hear the whirring noises when you push it to close and it will pull down to tighten for the final part of the cycle. The roll bar works fine but when it is down the button flashes and either up...
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    Torpedo fuses

    hi all So my roof has decided not to work on the SL. Probably because I'd jump started it as it had no power for the Ctek to detect it. I thought I'd check fuses, and we'll they are knackered or on their way. May even be originals from 92 lol. Ordered some copper torpedo fuses from Australia...
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    Causes for ASR and ABS light to come on

    Hi all So I've had my R129 500 SL for 5 yrs. Every so often the ASR and ABS lights come on. Normally car is over revving by 500rpm ish and after a couple minutes it stops and back to normal. Yesterday while driving The transmission gets really violent and clunky. Park to reverse jolts the car...
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    Hazard lights wont turn off

    Hi all Car out of storage last from December. Had service and MOT with no issues apart from fog lights so needed new switch. Now though hazard lights flashing faster than normal and wont turn off. Even as you drive they flash but if you use turn signals they work normally til you cancel them...
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    Carbon engine clean

    Hi all. One of my staff just had a carbon engine clean from a remap company in shropshire. Says improvement is crazy. Anyone know of these procedures? On a 1992 500SL would it be worth doing?
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    Tire pressure drops

    Hi all I know the R129 is a heavy car but im having to inflate my tires every 7-10 days. Granted i only drive it every 5-8 days but still. I thought it was due to the crap Continentals that had seen better days and i changed them to Goodyear Eagles couple weeks ago. Today i went to drive it and...
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    How many left.co.uk

    Hi all. Has anyone ever used www.howmanyleft.co.uk ? I went on it for first time in ages and checked on my 1992 500 SL. Looked interesting 91 licenced and 89 SORN Then look at new models and it has nothing. So whats going on? Is the site just load of crap? I find it interesting to know how...
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    Wynns fuel and oil additives

    Has anyone used Wynns super charged oil treatment and Wynns Engine Flush petrol additives? Its for a 1992 500SL that only gets used fpr around 2000miles a year. Wondering if its beneficial ro add these kind of products. Thanks
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    Winter storage and fuel additves

    Hi all About to store my 500sl til april and was wondering if i need ro do anything to petrol in tank? Will it be ok left in tank until then? Also Do you recommend any fuel additives? Its a 92 500sl with 78k kilometres
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    Best battery maintenance device

    Hello About to put my R129 500SL away until spring. What trickle charger/battery maintenance device do you recommend for the big battery in these cars?? Regards Demetrios
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    What part is this wheel arch under cover

    Hi all The part has fallen off (rusted and corroded fixings) Today when I moved my car after 6 days on the drive there is lots of foam under it (chunks) I'm wondering if something has gotten access under the wheel arch straight into the engine and eaten away at some kind of foam. I won't open...
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    Suspension bushes advice

    I can't see any evidence that the bushes on my 1992 500sl have ever been replaced. I think it's about time I treated it. Question I have is , how many bushes do I need for the car? Should I change anything else while I'm getting it done? What are the part numbers I need? Any...
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    SLK 320 issue

    Hi guys I'm posting this on behalf of a customer that has an SLK 320 on a 2000 plate. .He says that when he fires the car up it starts with no issues but throttle does nothing. He then turns the car off then on again and throttle is absolutely fine. He said it drives fine but is worried it...
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    Alternative charging point?

    Hi guys, Merc has locked me out again, can gain access to interior with key unlock on passenger side but drivers door and boot won't unlock and battery is dead! Last time this happened a while back managed to get the Sparks onto somewhere in engine bay which gave enough juice for remote to...
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    Continental vs Goodyear

    Hi guys Need two rear tyres - 265/35 r18 for the big SL Had a look around and went to some tyres that I had on my 350z and loved Goodyear Eagle F1 The ones I saw were the eagle F1 asymmetric 3,coming in at £126 vs 160 for continentals. Currently have Conti Contact sport 3 all round but...
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    Anyone used these for parts?

    Hi guys was looking for parts for the big SL now that it's due it's yearly service and MOT. Been less than 4000 miles since last yrs and I came across this site Ignition Distributor/ Parts for MERCEDES-BENZ SL (R129) 500 (129.067) - from 09.1992 320 hp ? Spark/ Glow Ignition What you...
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    Where is the best place for valuation

    Hi all. Well it's nearly time for my insurance renewal and I was thinking about the cars value. I paid £5000 for my R129 500sl in the two tone white and was wondering if it has appreciated since. It will be 25 yrs old this year and has 104000km. Anyone know best place to get a good valuation...
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