r129

After a long search on what's causing fuel smells in the exhaust and the engine not running smoothly on operating temp, I decided to replace my oxygen sensor. To my big surprise, only the connector (see picture) is installed. The hole where the wires to the sensor are supposed to be is sealed...

Evening all, just picked up my new 1991 300 SL-24. It comes complete with its fair share of problems and i (my father) is working his way through them. I was hoping that i might be able to locate a wiring diagram for the electric seats but i have so far failed. I need one for the 1991...

WTF!!!! My SL60 AMG indicator popped out...as they do.. Mercedes no longer supply!! How can that be. Rang all aftermarket suppliers and no one can get them.. Found some on ebay... no brand listed... not happy about using aftermarket parts but seems like no choice. my little rant of the...

Oh B****r! NOW I know why the Selca immobiliser is fitted. I got my nice new infra-red flip key from MB, and all was well - until the alarm/immobiliser started to play up. The infra-red remote works most of the time, but not always; not a problem if I can't lock the car - I can use the ordinary...

Very interesting images in ink and old school write up Will have to see if a sharper image can be sent

First things first, hello this is my first post. My car (300SL 24V) runs great no issues, but I have an oil leak that comes from the grate in the tranny bell housing. My questions are - If it is the fronts seals on the tranny (my ATF level seems unchanged), how much does this generally...

Spotted this morning

Hi have a 1998 280sl boot lock wont work with key. Battery drains with alarm, so have to leave boot open to get at the battery. Are there any good auto electrics firms in the South East??????????

Hi everyone, I've just had my 2 piece 18 inch AMG split rims refurbished by Lepsons and will be seeing them tomorrow after delivery. I need to get some new centre caps for them. Does anyone know if they are the usual Mercedes silver ones, or something different? I know that Alloy Wheels...

Hi guys, I have a 2000 SL280 R129, I left it running on the drive the other day (it's off the road so I do this once a week), I forgot to shut it down and since there was only a small amount of fuel it ran out and sat with the ignition in the 'ON' position from then on. When I found it the...

Listed today on Ebay Any suggestions for improving the listing appreciated. 1991 MERCEDES 300SL-24 AUTO BLACK | eBay Jon

Enjoyed driving R129 roof down the other evening and got a good spec suv for the wife must say I'm impressed but no options in MB range to suit at this time I think the balance will be good . What's you view I'm ready for the p take. Honest

Good evening, all. My '94 SL500 is fitted with a Selca immobiliser, which is now obsolete, and has only one key, so if it goes t**s-up I'm stuffed. I'll have to get it sorted sooner rather than later. I have a three-part question (no starter for ten...): If the MB immobiliser is disabled (as...

Hi Just had new rear springs, shocks and a suspension repair kit fitted to my R129 (a 1998 320 SL with 98K on it) the rear was sagging and also several bushes had disintegrated, now it is sitting slightly higher at the rear is firm with great ride feeling very tight, better rear traction, no...

This light seems to come on for no apparent reason. Does not cause limp home mode. If I switch the car off and on again it goes off again. ( for a while) I have read about the throttle cable ( cable tie solution) but haven't done that yet. I had the brake light switch changed but it still...

The hardtop came off yesterday, and hurrah! the soft top still works perfectly. Time now to get the undamaged rear screen (£700 :eek:) off the eBay hardtop (£51, and yes, I'm too honest to claim on the insurance...) and replace the cracked one in the good hardtop. Can anyone tell me how...

Hi guys I'm after a first aid kit for Mercedes SL R129 , white or black If you have one for sale, please let me know Many thanks

What's your ownership experience like? Anything you can share with a perspective purchaser Anyone selling an R129 SL600 with low milage, please send me a message

The car is a 1994 SL500. It has been fitted with a Parrot hands-free kit (and an aftermarket immobilizer, but I think that has not affected the audio wiring); all bar one of the OE Mercedes connector plugs (see Note 1 in the attachment) are gone, and the wiring is a right bugger’s muddle of...

Folks, I help research the buying guides for Practical Classics and the next one I’ve been asked to do is on the R129. I need to find a tidy example, which I can put into the studio to photograph for the piece. Can you please get in touch with me if you’ve got a car that we can put in...