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Last year my R 129 developed a faulty cabin blower fan problem. Basically it ran fin for while then stopped. When the car was turned off and cooled down it then worked ok again. This has happened a few times, and my google research has suggested the most likely culprit is a faulty resistor pack...

I've had a problem with the steering pulling slightly to the left for a long time now. (1998 model, almost 89K on the clock running AMG wheels) Had the car computer tracked last summer, all in spec, and it still did it. Just fitted a new set of tire's last few weeks, tracked again and it still...

I've got 18 inch AMG's on my R129 and the rear tires need replacing. 275/35z R18 95W Any suggestions before I go ahead ? Looking at "Black circles" they seem to range from £150+ for mid range tries to £200 for the top brands. I'm not looking for the ultimate sporting performance and great wet...

Hope I'm asking this in the right forum :confused: A while ago the heater controls were working fine on a nice long drive (running the A/C to cool the cabin), then it got warm and I noticed the fan had stopped. The digital display was fine, and indicating it was asking the fan to go about 1/2...

I'm trying to buy a set of original alloys for my 1998 SL320. I'm currently on 18 inch alloys which are not to my taste, and Id prefer the softer ride of 16inch wheels. I have what I believe to be the original 16 inch, 8 hole wheel as the spare (part number in title). I'm not an expert, but...

Part Number A1294010802. I'm thinking of putting the SL back on the original 8 hole 16inch Alloys. Id prefer without tires as I'd want to put a new set on. E-bay seems to have sets with 1/2 worn out mismatched tires, and the sellers still think have value (not to me they don't...) Condition...

As part of my maintenance I'm currently giving the rear callipers and pads a good clean and re copper slip etc. (The discs and pads are all fine with minimal wear) Last year I refreshed the front sway bar, powder coated and new bushes. Thought Id do the same to the rear end this summer. Only...

Id like to lift both rear wheels of the ground and use the jacking points at the rear cill to place the stands. According to Pelican parts website you can jack the body up using 2 jacking points located centrally under the rear end, looks like under the wheel well of the boot. Has anyony done...

I'm having a few minor problems with my electric seats. Common wisdom seems to say the switches on the door card should be checked and re-soldered. Its a 1998 model, face lift interior. I cant find any info on how to remove the switch plate from the door card, can anyone point me in the...

Anyone here ever changed out this gasket ? I'm sure mine is weeping, (and I've read its a common problem on these engines at this age now) as its only the front of my engine that's wet, not the rear which would indicate the head gasket. There is only 1 video on YouTube I could find and I've...

Hi, Has anyone bought these reproduction parts from this dealer ? R129 Sun Visor Trim Cap SL Original Mercedes color [Black] [Pair] | eBay A lot cheaper than MB original items.

My 1998 SL is showing a couple of problems with the seats. 1) Passenger seat will only go forward and backwards about 4 cm before it it stops. All other functions work fine. I checked the screw thread under the base and it looks fine. 2) Drivers seat, I have the seat base right back so when...

Hi, Ive got 85,000 miles on my 1998 SL320 now. It pulls a just a little to the left so I need to get the tracking done, but before that I thought I'd check for play in the steering. I can notice a very (and I mean very...) slight play in the steering wheel before the front wheels start to...

Ive got new outer bushings to fit to my front ARB, Lemforder's from Euro's. (I think I need to go main dealer for the inners ?) The paint is a bit flaky, so is it OK to just repaint it in black Hamerite, or is powder coating the way to go for a better look/life span ? Thanks

Just inspecting the front brake pads and discs over the weekend. Will change out the pads as they are getting close to the wear sensor. The disc's are starting to develope a lip. Is there any guidance on what wear is exceptabe ? I can borow a vernier from work to check the measurements. Thanks

Hi, Ive been trying to google some info on where you can safely place axle stands under the R129 once you have lifted it via the correct jacking points. Plenty of info on the cars jacking points themselves, but there dosnt seem much info out there that I can find on where to support the car on...

I need to open up this assembly and see whats broken inside. I have left to right function, but the up/down control is gone, it just falls downwards ! Ive tried to google how to take it apart but cant find anything. Can anyone point me in the right direction for the correct dissasembly method...

This morning , in the area where the sun visor pivots in the corner of the top edge of the windscreen, I've noticed a drip of fluid coming out and dropping on my knee ! It feels a little oily so I'm thinking its leaking from the roof release mechanism. Actually, the little plastic covers that...

Who are the current crop of parts suppliers for older merc's ? (apart from the main dealers and ECP) I'm sure I read here some time ago a company called SKS were good so I book marked their website, but now it doesn't load. I want to start replacing some suspension/steering components on my R129...

I've seen this chatted about on the net, seems most of it in the USA. I need to do this task for my R129. So has anyone here glued a new bonnet insulation pad to the inside of their car hood ? Has it lasted the test of time, and what make/type of glue did you use ? Some use spray, others say use...