Recent content by Willsco

Hi - my R129 needs windows replacing in roof too - how did you get on with the hood guys in London? There is a roof specialist in Birmingham too - which are closer to me - I'm just looking for feedback / recommendations Many thanks Mike W

No group discount from Classic Additions but, as mentioned earlier in thread, a discount can be got by phone call and mention of forum or MBO Club. I am awaiting some samples of various material options

Hi all I have just put my indoor/outdoor cover up for sale on EBay - http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=17134709645 I'm looking to replace it with a good quality, soft indoor only variety - maybe something like this...

My conclusion is that my particular car doesn't have one... It continues to evade me and everyone else who has searched for it Some research online suggests that EU cars got the ports later than 2001 - maybe my car is one of the last not to have one...?

Thanks "rorf" - the window reset worked! I had to switch ignition off and back again following the reset - but now my roof releases again. Many thanks Much appreciated Mike W

Thanks - I must be going mad because I can't find it. I've had my iPhone poked up everywhere under the footwell and photo'd everything but, apart from the courtesy light, there's nothing there. I'm pretty sure I've found it before as I did stone OBD checking when I bought my OBD meter last...

Can anyone tell me where the OBD port is please - do I have to remove fascia under steering wheel - by pedals ? Cheers Mike W

Hi Yesterday, tried to start car (2001 SL500 R129) for first time in a few weeks. When I turned key, the roll bar deployed (scaring the crap out of me) and engine didn't start - just clicking noise After trying to charge battery to no avail I replaced with new one this morning Had a variety of...

My 1991 SL500 failed its MoT today on a broken front o/s suspension spring I have checked my parts manual and as far as I can tell the correct part number is A1293210804 - but the manual is a but vague on part numbers versus model year Can anyone confirm please? Also any recommendation on...

I am new to convertible ownership and like to keep on top of preventative maintenance wherever possible Any advice please on water-proofing the hood on my SL500 R129. My car is about 12 years old and the roof appears to be in good condition - and mostly beads when sprayed with the hose - I...

We have a number of cars in the family and I am considering an Autel scanner These scanners work on petrol cars from 2001 - so I understand My R129 is a 2001 model - does anyone know if it has OBD that I can attach scanner to? I understand that what I will be able to do with scanner is...

Would it be possible for anyone with the correct access to extract my Data Card info for my SL500 R129 please...? VIN = WDB1290682F199749 Many thanks in advance regards MW

Yes, very pleased with results Not adept enough to make any changes myself - so will probably leave as is and continue to enjoy!

Went to Surrey Rolling Road last Saturday with some old Porsche 928 club friends and had my SL500 on the dyno. Never been to a rolling road before - very interesting experience. SL seemed to perform very well (IMO) BHP - 310.6 (Original Spec is 306BHP) Torque delivery - good Air / Fuel Ratio...

Yes fair point on the previous car leftovers My garage has a good set of museum artefacts as well I guess I'm just too new to SL ownership and still enjoying every aspect of ownership so much My roof is in a tailored bag hanging from the garage roof and I can't imagine forgetting it if I had...