well i did it, have to replace hood and sunroof...
sunroof is dented in along back edge. the roof flipped up and over that far

1985 300sd

where can i find a set of replacement parts for my car

where will i see instructions for the two jobs i now have to do?

thanks

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1985 300SD

How are the hinges looking after that?

Has the structure to which the hinges are fitted on the chassis survived?

Do you have a power sun roof or a manual one?

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
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Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

As Army said, check the hinges and the support structure for them. I haven't seen them escape this problem undamaged.

Here is a pic of an '87 300SDL that suffered the same fate. Not only did it damage the sunroof, but the roof around it. My indie is cobbling this together for one of his customers in his spare time. The car is yellow, and now, with a brown hood. It's not a quick task.

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Chief

1991 350SD

will probably need new hinges. not sure about the mounting points on sides of car, i think they are ok

the roof is fine. the mercedes hood ornament hit the back edge of the sunroof.

the sunroof is electric.

i have a local shop that can repaint what i find, but need to find hood and sunroof and hinges.... central west new jersey location. rt78 near clinton...

also, are there instructions on how to remove the sunroof?

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1985 300SD

If the sunroof still moves on its own, slide it halfway open, pry down the forward edge of the liner (there should be 4-5 clips) to release the liner from the sunroof, hold the liner and slide the sunroof all the way open. Pull the liner up through the sunroof opening and off the car. Close the sunroof and scribe the position of the nuts along the side edges holding the sunroof panel to the sliding carriers. Remove the nuts and lift off the sunroof panel. Consider cleaning and lubing the 30 year old sliding mechanism (MB has a special gleisspaste), and replacing the peripheral gasket if there is wind noise.

Sixto
87 300D^2

ok, thanks for the details.

it was quite a thrill to be driving on a busy road and suddenly not able to see in the forward direction.......

lucky that i did not get hit from behind or slam into a sudden stop in front of me.....

i feel lucky dispite the damage

my hood is aluminum

any sources for replacement used parts?

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1985 300SD

You can try a wanted ad on Craigslist, or of course, the local JY's. You'll want to make sure your replacement hood is also aluminum, or use the springs from same. Alloy hood springs wont hold up the steel hood.

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Chief

1991 350SD

Just curious- Do you know why your hood flew open?

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Chief

1991 350SD

hood flew open due to haste and multi tasking at 6 am prior to my morning commute.

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1985 300SD

I've noticed 126 hoods require a bit of oomph to close...even then it is extremely wise to check both sides of the hood to ensure they are locked down.

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1984 300 SD 384,000 Miles

bummer. this has happened to me in a toyota corolla and it hella sucked (dented up the roof, destroyed both hinges and the hood itself, and of course i almost crashed). like lubricating the hinges, it seems, once you've had this kind of hood failure, you won't forget to check....

Your old aluminum hood is worth $35 or more to a scrap yard. Be sure they give credit for it being aluminum.

Be sure to notice what locking mechanism you have. There may be 2 styles. I haven't looked to confirm. Make the deal on hood and everything connected to it grill, hood emblam, wiper nozzels, hinges. Never know what you'll need.

You can look out the side any time the windshield is blocked. Notice your options. It reduces the panic.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

found a fiberglass hood (seller said it is a Euro hood), also has the hinges. sunroof as well... guess i will be making a roadtrip with my truck to get the parts this weekend. He is asking for 200.00 for all the items. I think that is a fair price. any comments on price?

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1985 300SD

Fiberglass? Haven't heard of that before.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

exactly the reason i posted the message about the hood. i am wondering if it is somehow, aluminum,......... he mentioned it is light weight. my current hood is aluminum. i will look into the suggestion that this replacement is actually fiberglass. but whatever it's made of, what about the asking price for the parts?

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1985 300SD