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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

06-21-2017, 02:25 AM

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Free hardtop stand and hoist for R129

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Posted By warren128

Free hardtop stand and hoist for R129

Hello,

I am in San Francisco. I no longer have my 1990 500SL, but I still have the folding, rolling hardtop stand in excellent condition, that I bought for it, and I also have an unused hardtop...

Forum: California / SouthWest - US (AZ/NV)

02-05-2009, 12:54 PM

Replies: 2

Need a MB Transmission Shop in San Francisco

Views: 2,320

Posted By warren128

Need a MB Transmission Shop in San Francisco

hello, I am looking for a MB transmission specialist in San Francisco to repair my 1995 E420's transmission. I described the symptoms and MBDoc helped me with a long distance diagnosis, but now I...

Forum: Tech Help

02-04-2009, 07:01 PM

Replies: 11

1995 E420 transmission slipping in 1st

Views: 2,233

Posted By warren128

So I should just have this repair/adjustment done...

So I should just have this repair/adjustment done and not do a rebuild. That's fine, but I'm sure you won't be surprised at the next question.

Does anyone out there know of a good Mercedes...

Forum: Tech Help

02-03-2009, 10:10 AM

Replies: 11

1995 E420 transmission slipping in 1st

Views: 2,233

Posted By warren128

Hi MB Doc, Thanks very much for the...

Hi MB Doc,

Thanks very much for the information.

Would it be advisable to just fix the worn component, or would shops recommend a "rebuild" (whatever that means)? I just want to know what to...

Forum: Tech Help

02-02-2009, 11:14 PM

Replies: 11

1995 E420 transmission slipping in 1st

Views: 2,233

Posted By warren128

1995 E420 transmission slipping in 1st

hi,

my 1995 E420 has 166,000 miles on it. I just had the transmission serviced (routine), and today the tranny would slip when trying to start in first gear. This happend at a stop sign. I pulled...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

05-27-2008, 07:34 PM

Replies: 3

1990 500SL For Sale, 70k Miles

Views: 2,330

Posted By warren128

Thanks for compliment :). I'm hoping that...

Thanks for compliment :).

I'm hoping that she goes to a good home.

--Warren

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

05-19-2008, 01:29 PM

Replies: 3

1990 500SL For Sale, 70k Miles

Views: 2,330

Posted By warren128

1990 500SL For Sale, 70k Miles

Excellent condition 1990 Mercedes 500SL, Burgundy with tan leather interior, matching factory hardtop, black convertible top, 70k miles, 5.0 Liter 32 Valve, 322HP M119 V8, all the usual standard...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

05-25-2006, 11:10 PM

Replies: 11

Finally Washed the 500SL...and a Question

Views: 1,406

Posted By warren128

I don't see a smiley on your message, so I'll...

I don't see a smiley on your message, so I'll assume that you're serious. So, how about posting a picture of your pride and joy so that I can pick something from your car, and use it to insult your...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

05-25-2006, 12:17 PM

Replies: 11

Finally Washed the 500SL...and a Question

Views: 1,406

Posted By warren128

Finally Washed the 500SL...and a Question

After a miserably long rainy season, I finally had a chance to wash the SL yesterday. She still looks great for a sixteen year old, don't you think? :)

There was one problem that I noticed though,...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

06-29-2004, 05:23 PM

Replies: 8

R129...what PSI are you running?

Views: 1,976

Posted By warren128

Thanks

Guys, thanks for the replies. I was beginning to think nobody cared :).

I appreciate your opinions and information.

BTW, Learoy, I really like the color of your car!

Regards,

Warren

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

06-18-2004, 02:26 PM

Replies: 10

Just bought 1990 300sl.

Views: 2,884

Posted By warren128

Congratulations!

Hello Ben,

Congratulations on your new SL. I bought my 500SL last December, and I'm still learning the ins and outs of the car too. There are far more knowledgeble people here than me, but I can...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

06-03-2004, 07:31 PM

Replies: 8

R129...what PSI are you running?

Views: 1,976

Posted By warren128

R129...what PSI are you running?

Hey Guys,

I searched around on the forums and got some info about recommended tire pressures. It seems that the general rule is to start with the recommended pressures on the door jamb, then...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

05-16-2004, 09:54 PM

Replies: 2

90 500SL Need help with hardtop install problem

Views: 2,058

Posted By warren128

90 500SL Need help with hardtop install problem

Guys, after enjoying my car with top off for a few weeks, I decided to reinstall the hardtop. My problem is the top switch light does not go out. I double and triple checked all the latches, and also...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

04-28-2004, 06:57 PM

Replies: 12

what the best for $10,000

Views: 1,270

Posted By warren128

Sparc, my '95 E420 w/116.5k miles on it gets...

Sparc, my '95 E420 w/116.5k miles on it gets about 20mpg when driven mixed, but mostly highway, at an average speed between 70mph and 80mph.

Warren

Forum: Tech Help

04-19-2004, 06:12 PM

Replies: 3

will a failed smog pump strand me?

Views: 2,073

Posted By warren128

will a failed smog pump strand me?

hi, from reading about symptoms here in the forums, i think the smog pump on my 1995 E420 (116,000 miles) is in the beginning stages of failure. Every morning when I start the car, I got a slight...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-13-2004, 05:55 PM

Replies: 6

Update on new wheels and tires

Views: 1,199

Posted By warren128

Thanks. I inherited the Antera rims/Dunlop tires...

Thanks. I inherited the Antera rims/Dunlop tires with the car when I bought it from a friend of mine last Dec. The rears are steamrollers: 17x10 :). The fronts are 17x8.5. He patterned it after the...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-13-2004, 10:49 AM

Replies: 6

Update on new wheels and tires

Views: 1,199

Posted By warren128

Thanks for the info

Bruce,

I was planning to buy the Conti ExtremeContacts for my 1990 500SL because I've been happy with these tires on my '95 E420. I need to replace the worn out Dunlop SP8000's that are on there...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-21-2004, 02:01 PM

Replies: 8

Adsitco hardtop holder (stand)

Views: 2,656

Posted By warren128

Thanks for the replies

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the replies. I've been thinking about it, and perhaps a folding rack would be better because it would be easier to store away when not in use. I was attracted to the Adsitco...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-19-2004, 06:33 PM

Replies: 8

Adsitco hardtop holder (stand)

Views: 2,656

Posted By warren128

Adsitco hardtop holder (stand)

Anyone out there own this particular brand of hardtop stand? If so, can you give your opinion/review of this stand regarding build quality, design, etc? How well does it work for you?

I'm...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-13-2004, 01:40 PM

Replies: 5

any tricks to changing a R129 hood pad?

Views: 3,317

Posted By warren128

thanks again

Guys, thanks for the great advice. I really appreciate it. My new hood pad is in the mail. If I have time, I'll post about my experience with the hood pad. Meanwhile, here's another shot of my new...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-09-2004, 06:58 PM

Replies: 5

any tricks to changing a R129 hood pad?

Views: 3,317

Posted By warren128

never mind

i answered my own question...did a search on the forum for "hood pad" and found a ton of good info on removal/install.

thanks anyway.

Warren

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

01-09-2004, 05:28 PM

Replies: 3

Advice needed re: best form of payment on car deal

Views: 664

Posted By warren128

Advice needed re: best form of payment on car deal

I found a buyer for my car. I live in San Francisco, and the buyer lives in Florida. I was wondering what you would recommend as the safest method of accepting payment? Wire transfer?

How would I...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-09-2004, 05:09 PM

Replies: 5

any tricks to changing a R129 hood pad?

Views: 3,317

Posted By warren128

any tricks to changing a R129 hood pad?

I just noticed that my hood pad on my '90 500SL is falling apart. Any tricks or "gotchas" that I should know about when replacing with a new pad?

i think I'd better do it before pieces fall into...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-06-2004, 07:08 PM

Replies: 6

Intro and Questions (already) :)

Views: 987

Posted By warren128

Thanks for the suggestion

Chuck,

Thanks, for the suggestion. I just subscribed and already found a lot of useful stuff. However, I didn't have to register by VIN. Is there a service that requires registering by VIN that I...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-06-2004, 05:29 PM

Replies: 6

Intro and Questions (already) :)

Views: 987

Posted By warren128

Thanks

I'm glad I asked.

I guess I'll need to take it to the speedometer repair shop then.

Regards,

Warren

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-06-2004, 09:50 AM

Replies: 6

Intro and Questions (already) :)

Views: 987

Posted By warren128

Thanks for the replies. For Gilly: ...

Thanks for the replies.

For Gilly:

Thread on odo fix...

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=71322&highlight=odometer+fix

Another one...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-05-2004, 01:15 PM

Replies: 6

Intro and Questions (already) :)

Views: 987

Posted By warren128

Intro and Questions (already) :)

Hi,

I just wanted to do a short intro here as my first post to the SL forum. I recently purchased a 1990 500SL from a friend. The car has low miles, 53k, and has been kept in excellent condition....

Forum: Off-Topic Discussion

12-12-2003, 09:57 AM

Replies: 33

Rotary Engines

Views: 1,854

Posted By warren128

I had an '83 RX-7 GSL

In high school (mid-70's), a friend owned an early RX-2. It was quite exotic and different at the time. He had a lot of fun with it, and regularly abused it by constantly running up against the rev...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-11-2003, 05:40 PM

Replies: 5

Btw, Roflamo!!

Views: 1,065

Posted By warren128

ROFLMAO

Rolling On the Floor Laughing My A** Off

Forum: Tech Help

12-11-2003, 10:57 AM

Replies: 36

Should I buy a E320 or E420?

Views: 9,295

Posted By warren128

My personal choice was the E420

I've enjoyed mine for over four years now. It's my primary commute car (70 miles round trip), so it racks up the miles quickly. I have over 110,000 on her now and she's still running perfectly. When...

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