w129

I had clutch slip on my morning run yesterday. As soon as it was clear what was happening I limped to a safe space (5 min journey) and the car is rested up. We just had some local flooding, I'm not sure how high it got but I suspect it was enough to touch the underside of the car, not a great...

We've got the residue of 'cyclone Phet' on the roads and I've just had to snake my 500SL back home through mud and standing water (nothing too deep). The ASR light came on after some particularly bad traction moments and stayed on for the rest of the journey, it may be my imagination but the...

Hi Guys I have a really annoying problem with 300SL (W129) .... I cannot fully turn off the alarm system and I urgently need help /advice. The car is a 1990 (US Spec) with what I think is an infra red (as opposed to radio) plip .... it has sensors by each of the doors (and by the boot lock)...

I'd like to dismantle certain parts of the door trim and central console 1. Dig out the roller cassette bin cover from its 'in the console' grave 2. examine the blown speakers 3. run a few wires from the POS cassette player to jack in an iPod 4. replace wood trim Is it a serious job or...

Hi Another sunny day, so decided to take my 1990 300SL (W129) for a run. I decided to give her a quick wash over before setting out. I disconnected the CTEK battery conditioner (always left on), got into car (I alway leave doors unlocked) and started the car - the alarm went off (which I...

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I am thinking of moving on from my W124.The SL really axcites me.I have loved these for years.Any advise on engines and bodywork would be much appreciated.Should have been R129.

Can anyone help I have a w129, 1997 year, and I need a set of hand books. Regards Johnnie [email protected]

I am looking for a set of left hand drive headlights for a w129, can anyone help me please. Regards Johnnie Curwen. [email protected] 0033674011889.

hi all,I have a weeping head gasket (very slight)and don`t show on the dipstick.It`s on the offside corners of the straight 6 engine. it`s been like it 3 years although the car only covers about 3 k per year,would it be adviseable o have it sorted and how much should i expect to pay?cheers

The suspension on My 500SL has developed a oil leak has anyone any ideas how to fix this problem I am currently restoring the car to its previous glory and has been off the road for 6 years. So of course a new Hood is also required and if driver seat leather back cover can be obtained along with...

I have just bought a 1998, W129 320 & suspect that the cats on the nearside are knocking, firstly is this typical on W129's , 2nd should they be replaced straight away if knocking & 3rd what kind of money are they to replace them. All help appreciated guy's

Hi, looking at an sl w129 and the abs and asr warning lights are on. What could this signify? Best case/worst case? Colin.

I have a set of (R230) SL500 AMG alloys, will these fit on a (W129 SL)? Front alloy wheels: 18x8.5" ET30 front: 255/40R18 95Y Rear alloy wheels: 18x9.5" ET33 rear: 285/35R18 97Y Will I need spacers or special bolts?

hi,I have a front bass speaker fault,so i thought i`d buy a new pair of after market ones,alpine or something similar,the size is not a problem but impedence is.All the ones i have looked at are 4 ohm,the orignals are 1,2 ohm.Will 4 ohm stress the amp too much?cheers Carl.

W129 boot release just stopped working, any ideas ????:doh:

I Have a Silver Panaramic roof for sale in silver. It also has blinds. I'm looking for a good offer or I will be putting the item on ebay and it will go to the highest bidder. Pictures to follow.

My totally standard 1997 SL500, with 60,500 miles on the clock: Hope you like her! :o

was driving along lost power in all gears, would not engage at all. when put in park heard a crunching noise and it seems to get stuck in park. can anybody help in diagnosing the problem?

Hi Guys I urgently require some sage advice on a problem I encountered this morning. My car has been safely tucked up in the garage for the past couple of weeks. This morning because the sun was shining, I decided to give her a run. I started the car and drove her out of the garage and all...