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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

02-09-2005, 03:13 PM

Replies: 2

FS: Valve Stem Compressor

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Posted By Mike T

Carlos, don't have a camera right now to take a...

Carlos, don't have a camera right now to take a picture with. Look up Performance Products and that's where I just bought it from... I didn't have any "takers" at $75...how about $50 and you pay...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

01-28-2005, 10:51 AM

Replies: 2

FS: Valve Stem Compressor

Views: 645

Posted By Mike T

FS: Valve Stem Compressor

For Sale: Brand new...Valve Stem Compressor for 1970's SL motors. I just bought this in December to replace the leaking valve stem seals on my 450 SL. With this tool, it only took me about 2...

Forum: Tech Help

04-20-2003, 02:22 AM

Replies: 4

Installing Shocks

Views: 1,072

Posted By Mike T

Jacob, If he can replace regular shocks, he can...

Jacob, If he can replace regular shocks, he can replace the bilsteins! No difference what's so ever!
Mike

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-15-2003, 03:48 AM

Replies: 0

Jan-Feb "The Star" magazine, need article

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Posted By Mike T

Jan-Feb "The Star" magazine, need article

Guys, can someone scan the article on "windscreens" for me that was in the Jan-Feb 1998, issue of The Star magazine?? I'm still thinking about buying one and would like to see what the magazine...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-13-2003, 03:11 AM

Replies: 9

Can't get top boot up...560sl

Views: 1,324

Posted By Mike T

Go inside the car and slightly open the boot top...

Go inside the car and slightly open the boot top lid. Raise it just enough to get your hand in there and reach the release catch. Push it to the left (as you are looking at it from inside) and it...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

04-05-2003, 05:52 AM

Replies: 0

WTB: Windscreen for 107

Views: 646

Posted By Mike T

WTB: Windscreen for 107

I'm looking for a used windscreen for an early model (1977) 450 SL. Thought somebody may have one that they are looking to get rid of?
Thanks,
Mike

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-04-2003, 08:15 AM

Replies: 1

Week off, $2,500 and lessons learned!!! (long!

Views: 1,829

Posted By Mike T

Week off, $2,500 and lessons learned!!! (long!

Guys, I wanted to share with you what I have done to my 450SL over this past week while I was off. I consider myself an average DIYer and over the past 20 years have restored numerous early model...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-03-2003, 12:49 PM

Replies: 7

Windscreen Attachment

Views: 1,025

Posted By Mike T

Thanks slbenz!!! Do you mind if I ask where you...

Thanks slbenz!!! Do you mind if I ask where you got yours and about how much you paid?
Mike

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-03-2003, 07:57 AM

Replies: 7

Windscreen Attachment

Views: 1,025

Posted By Mike T

Thanks for the info, but I have a 450 Sl with no...

Thanks for the info, but I have a 450 Sl with no roll-bar. Wonder how it works without the roll-bar???
Mike

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-03-2003, 12:53 AM

Replies: 7

Windscreen Attachment

Views: 1,025

Posted By Mike T

Windscreen Attachment

For you guys who have windscreens....How do they attach to the car and how "easy" are they to put up and take down? Do you leave yours in all the time?
Thanks,
Mike

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-25-2003, 02:08 AM

Replies: 7

I bought them

Views: 881

Posted By Mike T

Maheath, Thanks for the pictures!!! How do these...

Maheath, Thanks for the pictures!!! How do these stay on the top? Do they just slide through the holes when you place the top in the up position?
Mike

Forum: Tech Help

02-25-2003, 01:01 AM

Replies: 19

Subframe recall

Views: 3,486

Posted By Mike T

Abe, I too have a 77 450 Sl and I'm wondering...

Abe, I too have a 77 450 Sl and I'm wondering about mine. Can you please email me at (sbcmdr@mfo.org) with any pictures that you took and give me any help that you can think of???
Appreciate it!...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-24-2003, 07:46 AM

Replies: 7

I bought them

Views: 881

Posted By Mike T

Thanks Huddson66!!! How big are they compared to...

Thanks Huddson66!!! How big are they compared to the originals? Do they rattle or look "out of place" when the top is up?
Mike

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-23-2003, 06:45 AM

Replies: 8

Soft top Handles

Views: 1,048

Posted By Mike T

Soft top Handles

Have any of you guys purchased or seen the new handles that stay in the Top? I think that Performance products sells them. Great idea as it beats rumbling around in the glove box looking for the...

Forum: Tech Help

02-19-2003, 03:07 AM

Replies: 19

Subframe recall

Views: 3,486

Posted By Mike T

Gilly, since I'm going to replace the subframe...

Gilly, since I'm going to replace the subframe mount bushings anyway (my labor!), can I just take the subframe down to the MB shop and have them weld it on at that time? Seems like it would...

Forum: Tech Help

02-19-2003, 03:02 AM

Replies: 19

Subframe recall

Views: 3,486

Posted By Mike T

Does anybody have a picture of these gussetts...

Does anybody have a picture of these gussetts "done"? ..Welded onto the frames?
Mike

Forum: Tech Help

02-18-2003, 12:28 AM

Replies: 19

Subframe recall

Views: 3,486

Posted By Mike T

Thanks Gilly!!! So...can the MB shop weld this...

Thanks Gilly!!! So...can the MB shop weld this without taking the whole front end apart? Or, since I just bought all new parts (including steering rods, drag link, idler arm, upper arms, bushings,...

Forum: Tech Help

02-17-2003, 12:41 AM

Replies: 19

Subframe recall

Views: 3,486

Posted By Mike T

Gilly, Please see what you can find out as far...

Gilly, Please see what you can find out as far as what years and if they still stand behind the recall. I just ordered a complete new set of upper control arms, bushings and even the subframe...

Forum: Tech Help

02-16-2003, 11:04 AM

Replies: 19

Subframe recall

Views: 3,486

Posted By Mike T

Guys, I must of missed that thread....is the...

Guys, I must of missed that thread....is the recall for all SL's???
Mike

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-12-2003, 03:27 AM

Replies: 2

Third Brake light on 450 SL

Views: 875

Posted By Mike T

Third Brake light on 450 SL

Thinking about putting a third brake light on my 77 450 SL. I don't really like the larger brake light as on the 86-87 560s but I do like the location. I'm thinking about getting the smaller one...

Forum: Tech Help

02-11-2003, 12:23 AM

Replies: 9

Replacing Motor Mounts??

Views: 1,046

Posted By Mike T

Ok guys, ...so how do I replace them without...

Ok guys, ...so how do I replace them without dropping the bolts down into the crossmember??
Mike

Forum: Tech Help

02-09-2003, 11:19 AM

Replies: 9

Replacing Motor Mounts??

Views: 1,046

Posted By Mike T

Replacing Motor Mounts??

I'm getting ready to replace my engine and trans mounts. Can I lift the engine using a good floor jack or do I have to use an engine lift? Where would I place the jack? Certainly not under the oil...

Forum: Tech Help

02-02-2003, 12:24 PM

Replies: 8

Replace Flex Discs???

Views: 1,301

Posted By Mike T

Thanks for the info guys. That certainly made my...

Thanks for the info guys. That certainly made my decision easy!!! Is this just a simple unbolt and then rebolt procedure? Should I go on and replace the center bearing too?
Mike

Forum: Tech Help

02-02-2003, 08:04 AM

Replies: 8

Replace Flex Discs???

Views: 1,301

Posted By Mike T

Replace Flex Discs???

How do you know when it's time to replace your flex discs and center bearing on the drive shaft??? I'm getting ready to replace all of the suspension bushings on my 77 450SL (100,000 easy miles!)...

Forum: Southeast - US (AR,AL,FL,GA,KY,LA,MS,NC,SC,TN)

02-01-2003, 09:39 AM

Replies: 136

Florida

Views: 47,284

Posted By Mike T

Good Shops in Pensacola???

Guys, I'm trying to find a good mechanic/shop in the Pensacola Florida area. Anybody know of one?
Thanks,
Mike:confused:

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

01-28-2003, 12:27 AM

Replies: 3

WTB: "Third" brake light

Views: 615

Posted By Mike T

Thanks for the offer but I need the whole light! ...

Thanks for the offer but I need the whole light!
Mike

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted

01-27-2003, 02:04 AM

Replies: 3

WTB: "Third" brake light

Views: 615

Posted By Mike T

WTB: "Third" brake light

I'm looking for a "third" brake light that fits on the trunk lid of a 560 SL. Anybody have one for sale? I really don't care if it's the large or small style.
Thanks,
Mike

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-19-2003, 07:00 AM

Replies: 2

Upper Ball Joints???

Views: 1,220

Posted By Mike T

Upper Ball Joints???

Getting ready to replace all of the suspension bushings on my 77 450 SL. Should I buy new upper control arms since they come with new upper ball joints or can I just replace the bushings in the...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-15-2003, 12:36 AM

Replies: 1

Urethane Bushings???

Views: 942

Posted By Mike T

Urethane Bushings???

Has anyone replaced their sway bar, control arms or other suspension parts with urethane bushings??? I'm about to replace it all on my 450SL and have wondered how these cars would ride and handle...

Forum: Tech Help

01-14-2003, 11:58 AM

Replies: 1

Mechanical Fuel Injectors?

Views: 868

Posted By Mike T

Mechanical Fuel Injectors?

Greetings, I have a 77 450 SL with the "mechanical" fuel injection. Car now has 105,000 miles on it and I was wondering about cleaning the injectors on this set up? Looks very simple and no...

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