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  1. Oily Rag

    Brake Pipe Fail

    Whilst changing a tyre on my R129, I was aware of a spot of fluid, (which turned out to be brake fluid) on the ground. After a quick check of the fluid level and the drive, I found the culprit. The front end of the high pressure brake pipes feeding both the left and right rear are leaking, (or...
  2. Oily Rag

    ATF Fluid Replacement R129

    I have an SL 500 R129. It recently had a failure due to corrosion, of the transmission cooling pipe. I have received the replacement from MB and am awaiting delivery of the ATF Fluid. My questions are, 1, Being a "sealed for life" unit, how can I be sure the system will be fully lubricated and...
  3. Oily Rag

    1995 SL500 Power Steering Pipe Failure

    I am hitting a wall on the hunt of a power steering hose and pressure pipe for my SL. Its the one connected to the bottom of the radiator, the hose mounting has rusted and taken the steel pipe with it. Has anyone any idea of the part number ???. Regards in advance.
  4. Oily Rag

    R129 '89-'94 sl wndow motor

    The dreaded window motor and regulator gremlin caught up with me this week. Fortunately, I was able to source a mint replacement, but from the pre-facelift model. My motor is as strong as the day it was made, however the gearbox cog was shredded. As was the regulator mechanism. After replacing...
  5. Oily Rag

    Cheap Castrol Magnatec

    Good day boys and girls. ASDA is having a sale on oil. 1 litre Castrol Magnatec down from £8 to £3. Just to let you all know. The shelves have just been stripped at our local one. !!!
  6. Oily Rag

    Misfire and Bad Egg Smell from Exhaust

    Afternoon boys and girls. Well, the title reveals all, and your help and guidance would be greatly appreciated, so down to the nitty gritty. My beloved SL500 has developed a misfire, and there is an awful smell from the exhaust. checked the engine compartment for moisture and coolant leaks...
  7. Oily Rag

    Engine Running Hot

    Is this a MAF issue or a thermostat problem, engine on my SL is running warmer than usual, had the oil + filter changed on friday, (£49.50 at Kwik Fit, Mobil 1 Fully Synthetic 0W 40), it was due the oil change and was not meant to cure the problem. I ordered a thermostat today for collection and...
  8. Oily Rag

    Crazy Driver, Indeed

    :eek: lets see if I can get this link to workjsiR6B9jb94
  9. Oily Rag

    How To

    How can I link a youtube video to a post. ? Thanks in advance.:confused:
  10. Oily Rag

    Going All The Way

    Shoot me now, for I am about to undertake, (in the near future) to replace all the bushes on my SL, along with the shocks. I have some irritating squeaking noises coming from the front and rear suspension. This is not evident all the time and can be rather irritating. My question is, firstly...
  11. Oily Rag

    Insurance for a 17 year old

    My younger son was quoted £6500 :eek: for Comprehensive Insurance on a 1300cc 12year old Fiesta, his first car. When put on his mums insurance, same cover came down to £2500 :mad:, does anyone know of any Specialist Insurers for this age bracket. I would welcome any and all suggestions, and...
  12. Oily Rag

    VW Golf VR6 vs SL 500

    On the way home from an appointment this evening, I was gliding along the M-way, as is usual.:) When along comes a Golf VR6, speeding past me, and then cutting in front of me,:eek: (i'm doing 70...). This I took no notice of, being of increasing years, I am not akin to the boy-racer style of...
  13. Oily Rag

    R129 helllllllp. !!!!!!

    Ooooops,Your assistance required, can't close passenger door. the wife just got out and the door would'nt close. The retaining bar, meant to hold the door open and stop it from blowing further open. Has jammed the door from closing. The retaining bolts on the inside of the doors jamb are loose...
  14. Oily Rag

    Motorway Madness Continued........

    Imagine the scene, you have just driven onto a slip road, and you are confronted by some of the slowest drivers in history, attempting to access the motorway at 40 mph, causing Trucks, Coaches, Vans and Cars, to either slow down or change lanes, knock-on effect of which is, If you are behind...
  15. Oily Rag

    5 speed box,"to do" or "not to do"???

    I have been looking into putting the 5 speed gearbox on my SL, and was wondering what the logistics of this would be. Done lots of gearboxes in my time, even auto's, but am unsure that the potential power output, better kickdown and slightly better fuel economy will be worth the effort. Has...
  16. Oily Rag

    Ace Aviator

    Thinking of changing my wheels to the Aviator, seen an sl with them fitted and was impressed. What do you think !:dk:
  17. Oily Rag

    Lights for 190E

    Just clearing out my garage and found some spare light units for a '90 190E, both rear clusters, and front indicators, and headlight units. No damage, no water penetration. If anybody interested !
  18. Oily Rag

    New Member

    Evening everyone, i am new to MBClub(just signed up) and would like to say hi.
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