joeycessna
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Hi, I have a 1999 CLK230 cabriolet W208. The roof hydraulic (black) cylinders are leaking. Apparently this is a common problem due to poor quality OEM seals. Replacement seal kits are available from Germany, Does anyone know how to dismantle these cylinders? As far as I understand, the end caps are swaged but can be machined and removed. I have 50+ years in precision engineering, and I have toolroom facilities. However I don't want to dissect them until I know the process. There is a company in the US that re-seals these cylinders but the cost is probably more than the car is worth. p/n's are A2088000072, 172, and 272. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, joe