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    How Much will it Cost to get the timing chain done?

    Hi All I posted a question about possible faults with a 2004 C180 that I may be buying. Grober was kind enough to respond and he said that there was a potential Timing Chain issue on higher mileage cars. With this in mind, I have confirmed with the vendor that the car hasn't had the timing...
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    Advice Please

    Hi Everyone I'm looking for a cheap, reliable, and comfortable second-hand car with an auto box and have seen a few 2004/2005 Mercedes C180s which I quite like. I'd be grateful if someone could tell me if there any particular faults I should be looking out for. Thanks Ian
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    Warning Beeper - How can I stop it?

    Hi All I have a 1990 US Spec 300SL (R129) and have a niggling issue which is driving me mad. When I start the car, a "Warning Beeper" goes off and continues for about 1 minute. it then stops for about 30 minutes then starts again .... I think it's coming from the passenger seat area. I'm not...
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    Help Please - I'm going Mad!

    Hi everyone - I hope somebody can offer me some advice because I'm going round in circles. I own a R129 300 SL (1990 US Spec) which has been stuck in the Mercedes Dealer in Dieppe since 10 August. I won't go into the unhappy saga (I've already posted a thread on the matter) but I'll summarise...
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    Help!!!

    Hi Everyone I hope someone out there can offer me some constructive advice. I'm the owner of a 1990 W129 300SL (US Spec) which has only 30K on the clock. On 10th August I took the car into Davis Dieppe my local dealer (I live in France) for a service, and an adjustment to the roof. I...
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    1990 SL320 Fuel Pump not working

    Hi All, My R129 failed to start after storage, just cranking over. Checked spark and looks ok. Fuel pump is not running when key on or cranking. checked voltage across pump when key on/cranking and zero volts, so assume its not getting any. I'm not sure what relay is the right one and how...
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    What's she worth?

    Hi everyone Regretfully, I'm going to sell my baby because I need something more practical to cart my wife, dog and grandchildren around in - but I haven't a clue what she's worth (the car that is) .... can I please have some suggestions. She is: 1990 300SL (R129) Finished in Black with Sand...
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    R129 (1990 300 SL) - Soft-top Problem

    Hi All My 300SL has developed a soft-top problem and I would be grateful for some advice as to how I can diagnose / fix the problem. The car has been in my garage with the roof up for the past month (been away on holiday). Yesterday, I decided to give her a wash and go for a run. As usual...
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    W129 - Fed up with same old electrical problems

    Hi Sorry but I need advice again. Over the weekend, I got my car (1990 W129 300 SL - US Spec) out of her winter hibernation - started first go, gave her a wash/polish, checked out levels and tyre pressure and was looking forward to topless motoring. BUT on my first run out I suffered two...
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    Water in rear footwell

    Hi I would appreciate some advice on how I can track-down the source of dampness in my rear footwell. I have a 1990 W129 300SL that is almost pristine but I have a problem with dampness (small amounts of water) in the footwell behind my seat. There are some "rusty" marks on the carpet and...
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    Help - I've got some rust in my car

    My 129 300SL is 20 next month (but has done less than 1000 miles per year). She is a US spec LHD and has never shown any signs of rot - since I've owned her, she has been a dry weather car only. I keep her in an open fronted but very dry garage. This morning, I was hoovering the inside of the...
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    Urgent Help Required - Cannot disarm Alarm system on W129

    Hi Guys I have a really annoying problem with 300SL (W129) .... I cannot fully turn off the alarm system and I urgently need help /advice. The car is a 1990 (US Spec) with what I think is an infra red (as opposed to radio) plip .... it has sensors by each of the doors (and by the boot lock)...
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    Alarm Advice Please

    Hi Another sunny day, so decided to take my 1990 300SL (W129) for a run. I decided to give her a quick wash over before setting out. I disconnected the CTEK battery conditioner (always left on), got into car (I alway leave doors unlocked) and started the car - the alarm went off (which I...
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    Advice Please

    Hi I have a LHD 1990 300SL (W129) and foolishly allowed my granddaughter to sit in the car when it was parked on my driver - she "played with the sun visor and managed to break the vanity mirror - passenger-side. I'm looking to source a replacement (or pair as they're both a bitty tatty) in a...
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    Urgent advice on W129 non starting problem required please

    Hi Guys I urgently require some sage advice on a problem I encountered this morning. My car has been safely tucked up in the garage for the past couple of weeks. This morning because the sun was shining, I decided to give her a run. I started the car and drove her out of the garage and all...
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    Advice required - W129 seatbelt warning light and audible alarm.

    Hi Guys I need some more technical advice. My W129 has developed an annoying habit that I would like to fix - but don't know how! After I've been driving for about an hour, for no apparent reason the seatbelt warning light on the dash lights up and an audible alarm (which I understand is the...
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    Best place to position axle stands on W129?

    Hi The technical idiot requires advice again! I've bought myself a pair of axle stands to carry out some simple work on my W129 (per a previous post) but am unsure where is the best place to position them - there's an awful of plastic under the car and I don't want to damage / bend anything...
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    Another question from a technical idiot!!

    Hi Guys I've a 1990 W129 300SL - I'm having my wheels refurbed and noticed this morning when I was removing the front wheels that the corrugated plastic sleeving around the shock absorbers has become "shredded" over the summer. It all clean around there but while I've got the wheels off, I'd...
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    Is this suitable for a W129?

    This is currently listed on ebay - can anyone tell me if it's suitable for a w129? I tried the vendor and he doesn't know. "MERCEDES-BENZ-SL-ROOF-RACK-NEW-B66850259" Thanks
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    w129 - interior trim removal advice required

    Hi I have a 1990 300SL and want/need to remove the piece of trim which contains the reading lights and interior light switches (centre top of windscreen). Previous disasters with broken interior plastic trim leads me to seek advice rather than just attacking the piece with a screwdriver...
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