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  1. PurpleDog

    Cylinder misfire on M120 engine (SL600)

    Thanks all. Will do further checks.
  2. PurpleDog

    Cylinder misfire on M120 engine (SL600)

    Cylinder misfire on M120 engine (SL70) Hi all, There was some misfiring detected in 2 or 3 of the cylinders in my car. According to the dealer, it would require about 32 manhours to remove cylinder heads to check (so some £5,000). Other option is to run some miles on it to see if...
  3. PurpleDog

    SL63 AMG (R230) with SLR nose cone

    Hi, Does anyone know if there were any factory fitted original SL63 that came with the SLR nose cone? I wonder how many were made? Thanks.
  4. PurpleDog

    SL73 badged as SL70 (R129)?

    Yes, indeed they were!
  5. PurpleDog

    SL73 badged as SL70 (R129)?

    Thanks! Still trying to figure out the 140 sticker and the 510 vs 525
  6. PurpleDog

    SL73 badged as SL70 (R129)?

    Yes, it would appear so. Exact capacity is registered as 7291cc
  7. PurpleDog

    SL73 badged as SL70 (R129)?

    Thanks Tombola :) These are what I just got from AMG:
  8. PurpleDog

    SL73 badged as SL70 (R129)?

    Thanks! What did I do wrong? Sorry all - still learning!
  9. PurpleDog

    SL73 badged as SL70 (R129)?

    Here's some initial photos!
  10. PurpleDog

    SL73 badged as SL70 (R129)?

    Went to User Control Panel to upload some pics but could not find the link there (instructions from the FAQ). Sorry but will figure it out :fail
  11. PurpleDog

    SL73 badged as SL70 (R129)?

    Will do! I have the AMG contact info from the web but kindly advise if there is a specific email address. :D
  12. PurpleDog

    SL73 badged as SL70 (R129)?

    Hi, this was a 1996 car
  13. PurpleDog

    SL73 badged as SL70 (R129)?

    Hi all, Am curious about my SL70 (R129) and hope someone can help with the following queries: - My SL70 has a 7.291 engine with stated 510 bhp. Apparently, this was the “rare” version with only 5-10 made. - SL73 is spec as 510 bhp (sometimes reported as effective 525 bhp) as well, with...
  14. PurpleDog

    R107 buying help

    Does anyone know the production volumes for the various models of R107 SLs? I'm thinking either 300 or 560. Thanks.
  15. PurpleDog

    R107 buying help

    Hi, is this a RHD? Am interested in a 560SL
  16. PurpleDog

    SL70 AMG - Service Center

    Apparently this is the rare "SL72" of the SL70 version. Was told only 5-10 7.2 version were made with 510 bhp. SL73 is 525 bhp and estimated 80 were made.
  17. PurpleDog

    SL70 AMG - Service Center

    Bill, I think it's the same car but sold differently
  18. PurpleDog

    SL70 AMG - Service Center

    Awesome! Yes, I manage to get it towards the low end; although needs to include the auction fees.
  19. PurpleDog

    SL70 AMG - Service Center

    Thxs everyone for the advice. Got it in the recent auction Coys of Kensington Will send updated pics as soon as I can.
  20. PurpleDog

    SL70 AMG - Service Center

    Hi All, I just bought a 1996 SL70 AMG :D Would appreciate recommendations on: - a great service center near Buckinghamshire or London? - if not, then within a 2 hour radius or so? Thanks!!
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