r129

...Next job to fit a detachable tow bar! Have identified a supplier but if any one out there has one to sell I am interested? Having looked underneath God only knows where they fit one? Seems terribly tight...anyone got one fitted? Thanks

Hi, I want to change the gearbox oil on my 5 speed auto year 2000 R129 320 SL. Is it a case of finding a drain plug and changing the filter after warming the car up for a while ? Or is there a sump ? Any special tips or advice & knowledge of what parts / tools I need , quantity of oil etc ...

As the title suggests I have taken ownership of a 55k 1995 sl320 and my first Merc'... Despite the well documented issues of this early model I simply prefer the original Bruno Sacco design over the later versions,I also wanted the light interior...my requirements impacted the choice available...

Hi all, My car is a 1994 R129 SL500 A recent MOT threw up OSF ball joint play. My Indie quoted to replace - roughly £35 for the ball joint plus fitting. He then called back to say that the ball joint was actually cast into the lower control arm and that the whole arm would need replacing...

Hi all , I'm after some advice on an air con fault on old Merc R129 sl 500 with early air con. The one with just a few dials. Not the common dual sided system. Basically I have no air con. I believe the compressor pump isn't running. I have had it in to two Indy air con recharge places...

Hi all, I've got a puzzling one. MY 1997 SL280 has a habit of closing its passenger window, even when the ignition is off and the keys are out. This seems to be leading to the battery draining (unless there is another fault, but this would seem to be the prime suspect and I'm not aware of...

Morning all, Currently in Provence concluding a 3 month holiday during which I have purchased a 1995 R129 SL320 with 55k miles...unseen and to be collected next week! I can't find an answer to the following question - will this model come with ASR ? Thanks to all and I will post pictures...

Morning all, Currently in Provence concluding a 3 month holiday during which I have purchased a 1995 R129 SL320 with 55k miles...unseen and to be collected next week! I can't find an answer to the following question - will this model come with ASR ? Thanks to all and I will post pictures...

Unused Replacement R129 clear indicator, I think its the passenger side Free to anyone who needs it sam

Hi All, I need to top up the oil in my '99 R129 320 v6 Should I be using 10w40 or 5w40? Thanks in advance

Hi I'm after a rear lapbelt for an R129 SL in black if anyone has one? I've a 3 point harness in the back on the passenger side (works with child seats) that I'm happy to swap. It looks genuine MB, the fittings match and it uses the original socket.

Hi All, As a huge Merc fan and lover of their build quality and reliability , I have a 1992 190d with 176k miles and waiting to collect a 2009 C220 , I have sort of agreed to trade the 190d in for a 1992 300sl with 154k miles and FSH. The 300sl looks great with almost no rust( probably...

Hi Guys, My r129 drivers side door card has frayed when the lip is to slot into the top of the panel next to the door glass. is there any way I can repair it to make it firm again so that it will slide into the clips? Thanks Raj

Having sold my SL320 I have the following spare parts for sale. Before I put them on Ebay please post or pm me if interested Bonnet release cable (now reserved) 4 x 17" Sador MB alloy rims (no kerbing or structural damage) suitable for refinishing complete with bolts and locking bolt Air...

I know the little 1.2w bulb is an R509T. But what number is the bigger bulb for the background illumination? It has a black base 2w and a bit longer (27mm) with a slightly broader base.

Hi This weekend I was driving in Belgium on the motorway in torrential ran when all of a sudden both the ASR & ABS lights came on simultaneously while driving at about 80mph. I slowed down a bit and after 5 miles stopped by a service station and stopped engine. When I started the engine...

So I enquired about an SL60 on Ebay. This one: Rare Mercedes-Benz SL60 1995 | eBay I asked politely and nicely for some answers to a couple of questions. Received a reply back with some answered and some not. I tried again with a request for a few further pictures to be e-mailed and also...

After selling my SL60 a couple of years ago I miss it and am looking to get back into one again. If anyone fancies parting with theirs drop me a line. I have a nice R129 SL500 1999 72k miles 2 owner car that could be used as a swap + cash or straight purchase if not.

Its sunny and that time to plan days out or road trips with your open top cruiser. What are you doing with your SL this summer. Ive just planned a trip through south and north wales via coastal routes going onto Snowdonia,chester,malverns and then home. With a back seat passenger the dog as...

Hi All, I recently had my RST module repaired by BBA Reman in the UK. Upon re installing i'm getting the attached error message. The rollbar is deployed and doesn't want to lock back down. Car is a 1996 SL500 . Any ideas?