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12-27-2006, 08:51 PM
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door check straps on 1990 300SL
The door check straps on my mother's 1990 300SL have gone bad. They make a loud cracking and popping noise when the doors are opened and closed. I have changed the straps on my 300SD but I'm assuming the SL will be tougher. Does anyone know how to do this?
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W126 1983 300SD 286,000 miles and ticking Baby blue exterior Grey MB tex Recent work: Replaced air cleaner mounting brackets and heat shields Replaced alternator, fan and power steering belts Replaced positive battery terminal Replaced negative battery terminal and cord New Duralast Battery My car needs work. 
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12-27-2006, 09:58 PM
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Door straps
I just bought a 91 500 SL a few months ago. When I had the car in for service at the dealer, they noted that one of straps was starting to go. Part is $30, the quoted $600 for the total repair (for just 1 door).
I have seen how to do the repair on various sites (probably this one as well). It does not sound so bad, but from the dealer quote, I assume it would take a DIYer a while to perform the task (but most likely worth it!!). Hope that helps. Matt
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12-28-2006, 06:14 PM
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that is crazy. Sounds like i need to do that mysefl. Do you have a link for any of the websites you are talking about? thanks
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W126 1983 300SD 286,000 miles and ticking Baby blue exterior Grey MB tex Recent work: Replaced air cleaner mounting brackets and heat shields Replaced alternator, fan and power steering belts Replaced positive battery terminal Replaced negative battery terminal and cord New Duralast Battery My car needs work.
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01-02-2007, 11:55 PM
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Quote:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129-sl-class/1274208-door-check-strap-stay.html?highlight=check+straps
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Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Lynn 2000 SL500 Silver 2000 SL500 SOLD 1989 560SL SOLD 1988 560SL SOLD
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01-04-2007, 03:50 PM
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By all means so it yourself if you are at all handy. I recently did the driver side on my '95. The part is about thirty bucks. It's held in place with two bolts and a pin. Hardest part is gaining access to the door innards. Sorry I don't have the details in my head for that, but it's a few screws and a few tugs in the right place. You'll feel way better about doing it yourself, and saving a couple hundred bucks.
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