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09-13-2009, 04:19 PM
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W126 Sunroof, were am I going to find this part ?
Just got home yesterday with a 1987 300SDL. The sunroof did not work properly and was not closed at the rear edge. I tore into it this morning. In the photos you can see at least part of the problem.
I don't know what you call the part, but it is cracked off on both ends. What is the part called? I assume that if I got this far into it that going far enough to replace that part will not be too much more work. Thanks, Greg
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Greg 2012 S350 BlueTEC 4Matic 2007 ML 320 CDI 2007 Leisure Travel Serenity 2006 Sprinter 432k 2005 E320 CDI 1998 SLK230 (teal) 1998 SLK230 (silver) 1996 E300D 99k, 30k on WVO Previous: 1983 240D, on WVO 1982 300D, on WVO 1983 300CD, on WVO 1986 300SDL 237k, 25k on WVO (Deerslayer) 1991 350SDL 249k, 56k on WVO - Retired to a car spa in Phoenix 1983 380 SEC w/603 diesel, 8k on WVO 1996 E300D 351k, 177k on WVO 
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09-13-2009, 04:33 PM
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Those are the lift arms. Not uncommon for them to break on these old cars, especially if the sunroof hasn't been religiously lubed its whole life. My advice would be to buy them from the dealer ... they aren't cheap but for the effort it takes to rebuild the sunroof, it's worth it to have a known quality part. Someone else might have a good idea about an aftermarket brand. I would not use a used lift arm, personally, although I guess if it could certainly do the job if you happen to get a solid set.
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1987 300D, arctic white/palomino--314,000 miles 1978 240D 4-speed, Euro Delivery, light ivory/bamboo--370,000 miles 2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited, light khaki/slate--140,000 miles 2018 Chevy Cruze diesel, 6-speed manual, satin steel metallic/kalahari--19,000 miles 1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4-speed manual, blue/blue, 130,000 miles 1995 S320, black/parchment--34,000 miles (Dad's car)
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09-13-2009, 06:22 PM
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They're called "slide angles" in the parts catalog. They cost just over $50/e. Replace them both.
-Jason
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09-13-2009, 06:52 PM
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Thanks for your responses.
They are both broken, so I will replace them both. Jason, does the catalog you have give the MB part number?
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Greg 2012 S350 BlueTEC 4Matic 2007 ML 320 CDI 2007 Leisure Travel Serenity 2006 Sprinter 432k 2005 E320 CDI 1998 SLK230 (teal) 1998 SLK230 (silver) 1996 E300D 99k, 30k on WVO Previous: 1983 240D, on WVO 1982 300D, on WVO 1983 300CD, on WVO 1986 300SDL 237k, 25k on WVO (Deerslayer) 1991 350SDL 249k, 56k on WVO - Retired to a car spa in Phoenix 1983 380 SEC w/603 diesel, 8k on WVO 1996 E300D 351k, 177k on WVO
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09-13-2009, 11:03 PM
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It does list part numbers, you can look them up yourself:
www.StarTekInfo.com/epc Free for US cars! -Jason
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1991 350SDL. 230,000 miles (new motor @ 150,000). Blown head gasket Tesla Model 3. 205,000 miles. Been to 48 states! Past: A fleet of VW TDIs.... including a V10,a Dieselgate Passat, and 2 ECOdiesels. 2014 Cadillac ELR 2013 Fiat 500E.
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