Help! - R129 soft top not folding correctly

[Momo]

Well, the old rods are supposed to be bent just before the threads. I thought mine were damaged too, but then saw that the bends on the two rods were mirror images of each other. In any case, I experimented with the number of turns on the new and old rods before final installation. My new ones are both installed "fully in, less one turn", but I suspect that is a coincidence.

Momo

[spider]

Hi there can you help me getting these parts
in canada the prices are about 4 to 6 time more plus some parts they do not have

spider


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QUOTE=r129 300sl;497365]Just for completeness, managed to dig out the invoice. Part numbers are:

129 770 35 14 - Bracket £16.63
129 770 36 14- Bracket £16.63
129 774 43 14 Bracket £1.98
129 774 44 14 Bracket £1.98
129 984 06 29 Screw x2 £0.92
129 992 61 01 Bushing x2 £0.18
129 993 09 20 Spring £0.76
129 993 08 20 Spring £0.76[/QUOTE]

[kknudson]

I ordered the updated parts for my 1990 from Phil here, wasn't expensive.

Took me an hour to install, thats taking my time.

I can probably locate the part numbers later if u need.

[nickguy]

Sorry to resurrect an old thread but can anyone tell me where I can source replacement top bars with the spring adaptor without refinancing the house?

[rp930]

Nickguy,
I had the same problem, new improved parts were around 550.00. I used a paint stirring stick to push the center roof support away from car as i opened the top for closing. I sold that car and now have a 1996 sl320. I had planned on trying to find some tensioned fabric strips to replace my deteriorated ones.

[611129]

The video is self explanatory.

Can someone please confirm if there is indeed another spring on the passenger side. i purchased a pair of OEM tension cables and springs a while ago.

Thanks

https://youtu.be/MKm7D60ud2k