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  1. Dougcsv

    r129 rebuild guide for rear roof cylinders (not removal)

    I have a seal kit for doing the cylinders but I cannot find anywhere any guides on the actual rebuild process for the rear cylinders - loads for the front cylinders and quite a lot for how to remove the main lift etc but not on how to strip down and replace the seals....I've spent hours looking...
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    Hirschmann 6000 3 and 4 wire versions What does the blue wire do ?

    My 500sl antenna was toast - or rather the electronic module was; I acquired another Hirschman 6000 to swap the module but the 'new' module is clearly a different design and has only three wires in the connector whilst the old one (pictured) has four. Both have Red, White and Black. the original...
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    Vent Control cog access / replacement R129

    I’m getting a rasping clicking noise on my 93 500sl which I’m sure I was told was a known problem with teeth getting stripped off the vent control ?? Does this sound about right and if so can anyone point me in the right direction for how to resolve it. I presume I need to remove the trim in...
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    What is this - on front bumper 500SL '93 ???

    Probably a dumb question but I wondered what this is ?? Temp sensor ?? TIA.
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    R129 Pass side window inop roof module relay works ? any thoughts ?

    Hi I have a 93 500SL - the passenger side window doesn't work (drivers side is fine) ; if I push the centre console window switch either way I can hear the relay in the roof module click. I've stripped the door and removed the motor which was completely clogged up in the gearbox....I cleaned it...
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    fcscbari - Anyone else come across this website and imported parts from US to the UK ?

    Hi I was looking around for parts for my '93 500SL and came across this website fcscbari.com - It seems they have a interesting range of parts at very competitive prices eg 27 US Dollars for two Bremi distributer rotors. I just wondered if anyone has experience of them or has imported from the...
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    Durham Newbie

    Joined and lurked a little while ago....After much thought I have a SL500 R129 on my 'present to myself' list - all work and no play etc. Also I said to the wife she could have a mercedes one day ! Current vehicles are BMW 320M touring which we love - had loads over the years, Ford Ranger which...
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    SL500 R129 - Buying advice wanted from a newbie

    Hi I'm sure there may have been a discussion, or two, on this already so I'm very happy to be pointed in the right direction ! I'm going to be looking for an SL500 R129 and from my reading around it seems early 1990's or late 1995 on are prob the ones to look for - This is a second/third car for...
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