r107

Hi Folks, I have bought a Bluetooth head unit for my 1986 300SL. For it to work a microphone needs to be plugged into the back. The question is how do I route the microphone wire from the dash/cockpit area to the back of the stereo? Also would anyone be able to recommend some replacement...

Hi All, I'm going to tackle replacing the seals in my Brake Master Cylinder today. As I've got that out and need to bleed the brakes anyway, I'm going to remove the ABS pump to clear a blocked drain hole and give it a good clean. Do I need to do anything special or is it just a case of...

Been prodding at the idea of a classic for quite some time now. For two reasons mainly, passion & hopefully an investment. The SL is now at the right time to be a classic over here at no older than 1985. This commands a very cheap € 8.00 annual road tax which seems to be creating quite an...

Hi I have just brought a 1971 SL (non runner). The bodywork is exceptionally good! Having brought the car blind from an auction I am starting to notice a few bits which I need address. The first being the fuel pump. The previous owner has connected the pump directly to the battery with a...

Hi, Is it possible to make the hard top of the R107 water tight? How about the soft top, can that be leak free? Cheers, Giles

First job I come to do on my, new to me, R107 and I fail! I have a 1986 300SL (R107), I can't understand how I can undo the lower bolt on the dissy cap. The top two have good access, no problem. The lower fixing can't be reached with a normal size Allen key socket, but an extension means your...

First job I come to do on my, new to me, R107 and I fail! I have a 1986 300SL (R107), I can't understand how I can undo the lower bolt on the dissy cap. The top two have good access, no problem. The lower fixing can't be reached with a normal size Allen key socket, but an extension means your...

Hi Folks, I've just picked up a 1986 300SL. Can anyone tell me what is the basic routine service? I'm guessing: Oil & Filter (what grade oil for the UK?) Air filter (what's the service interval for the filter?) Fuel filter (service interval?) Spark plugs (what's the service interval for these?)...

Evening all. Today I bought a 300SL. Silver with blue leather. It will be off the road for a short while whilst I get some bodywork and servicing jobs done. Then I intend to enjoy it. I had some photos of the bulkhead around the heater done before purchase and it looked good, so I'm hoping...

I have an R107 350SL (1978) which is in need of a new interior. The car has been a restoration project and unfortunately water ingress over the years has ruined the interior. The current interior is cream, not dissimilar from this colour: https://www.flickr.com/photos/jrobato/5728826463/ I am...

Hi All, My 350SL 1979 model suddenly wouldnt start. So my local garage changed the fuel pump and had some cleaning done to the fuel distributor. Now the car starts but does not want to idle. Any suggestions on what could be the problem?

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Evening all, I'm kind of new to the classic SL scene, but today I put a deposit on a half restored 1984 A-Reg 500SL. I like it but hope to trade up to a Pagoda later on. The deal is that I put a deposit and pay the rest in 2 months when the car is finished..... .....the restorer has asked...

Hi everyone as title states im going to restore my 1980 350SL my engine, trans and suspension have already been restored to perfect condition, does anyone know of a good body shop or mechanic who knows the 107 and would be willing on taking on such a project im in the london, essex, suffolk...

I own a 1978 350 SL that has sat for a few years. Trying to get her going again, but she will not start. I replaced the fuel pump which wasn't working and new filter. I think I might also have a problem with the fuel pump relay so I wired the fuel pump up to another battery and could hear the...

Hi Guys, I have just got myself an R107 and am looking for a simple, easily removable upgrade. The car is v low mileage and a stunning example, It is therefore imperitive to me that the upgrade involves no cutting/modifying to panels etc. Ie just straight swap and plug and play. I was...

Something not quite right about this one...... 1987 Mercedes Benz SL 500 Automatic with Factory Hard Top Classic Mercedes Benz | eBay 87 Post facelift 500SL, but.... Earlier type gear box surround Older V8 engine Earlier style door handles Wrong wood on the centre panel Something...

Evening all! My 1987 R107 300SL has started to idle all over the place, a common problem with them I believe. I'm guessing it could be the idle control valve, my question is where is this part located on the car and where would be the best place to purchase one if it is? Also, would both...

What's the deal with the 450? Is it one of the aluminium engines? I really like the colour combo. And I'm very tempted New breitling watch will probably mean I won't get this sl! Wife won't let me have both! Lol

Hello, I've recently purchased an SL (R107 chassis) and wanted to get a hardtop stand for the garage. Its a rented space so cannot get the ceiling hoist. Any reccomendations? I've seen the one at the SL shop for £150, but I've seen the one on eBay from "UK Custom Covers" which is around £90...