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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-30-2005, 11:06 AM

Replies: 10

560SL Transmission Leak?

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Posted By kenheld

I sold the car last year. The new owner hasn't...

I sold the car last year. The new owner hasn't had any problems. I guess it was a one time thing.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

03-17-2004, 10:19 PM

Replies: 1

Fs: 1988 560sl

Views: 1,053

Posted By kenheld

Sold

Thanks for looking. The sl is sold.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale

03-04-2004, 09:45 PM

Replies: 1

Fs: 1988 560sl

Views: 1,053

Posted By kenheld

Fs: 1988 560sl

For Sale
1988 560SL
89000 miles
Dark Gray w/tan interior
Both tops
Must Sell (new house only has a 2 car garage)
$14,900 OBO

Ken
(408)209-9626

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

08-16-2003, 01:47 PM

Replies: 10

560SL Transmission Leak?

Views: 4,820

Posted By kenheld

560SL Transmission Leak?

I took my 1988 560SL out of the garage yesterday for the first time in 2 or 3 weeks. When I returned I found a red puddle on the garage floor (auto transmission fluid?) it was on the passanger side...

Forum: Tech Help

08-07-2003, 10:36 AM

Replies: 0

560SL Transmission Leak?

Views: 960

Posted By kenheld

Forum: Tech Help

05-30-2003, 07:56 PM

Replies: 8

Hot weather problems

Views: 1,172

Posted By kenheld

Duke When it's heat soaked it doesn't start...

Duke

When it's heat soaked it doesn't start without pumping the gas.
I'm assuming this is just vapor lock (my airplane does the same thing). The two strange things are:
1) never had this problem...

Forum: Tech Help

05-30-2003, 05:24 PM

Replies: 8

Hot weather problems

Views: 1,172

Posted By kenheld

Duke I'll start hunting for a radiator. ...

Duke

I'll start hunting for a radiator.

Let me clearify the starting problem.
First thing in the morning it won't start. It cranks and cranks and won't fire until I pump the gas.
After...

Forum: Tech Help

05-29-2003, 09:50 PM

Replies: 8

Hot weather problems

Views: 1,172

Posted By kenheld

Duke I just looked at the coolant and it is...

Duke
I just looked at the coolant and it is green. Would flushing the system and refilling with the right stuff help or is it too late?
The starting problem is worse when the engine is cold (thats...

Forum: Tech Help

05-29-2003, 08:08 PM

Replies: 4

Slow response of S500 ambient temp reading

Views: 1,031

Posted By kenheld

My 1994 C-280 (a phoenix car) has done the same...

My 1994 C-280 (a phoenix car) has done the same thing since I bought the car new in 1994. I guess this is normal. My outside temp gauge reads 4 degrees high and has since new. I'm assuming there...

Forum: Tech Help

05-29-2003, 07:34 PM

Replies: 8

Hot weather problems

Views: 1,172

Posted By kenheld

Hot weather problems

I've only owned my 1988 560sl for a few months now, so this is my first summer with it. The car has been running great until I drove it back from the mountains to Phoenix this week.
Problem #1
It...

Forum: Tech Help

04-21-2003, 02:49 PM

Replies: 9

C280 Sun Roof broken

Views: 2,496

Posted By kenheld

UPDATE Just got my C280 back from the shop...

UPDATE

Just got my C280 back from the shop for the sun roof repair and as promised here are the damages......
2027800912-Slide Angle 124.00
2027801012-Slide Angle 124.00
1407800914-Bracket- ...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-10-2003, 04:07 PM

Replies: 11

Uncomfortable seats for tall driver

Views: 2,921

Posted By kenheld

I don't think removing the pin to make the seat...

I don't think removing the pin to make the seat go back further will fix anything. With the seat in the "normal" full back position the back rest is in a rather upright position. This is because the...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-08-2003, 10:26 PM

Replies: 11

Uncomfortable seats for tall driver

Views: 2,921

Posted By kenheld

Update Just returned from my 700+ mile trip in...

Update
Just returned from my 700+ mile trip in the 1986 560SL.
I rolled up a beach towel and slid it under my legs for support. This seemed to work fairly well. I stopped every few hundred miles...

Forum: Tech Help

04-04-2003, 09:01 PM

Replies: 9

C280 Sun Roof broken

Views: 2,496

Posted By kenheld

I brought my c280 into an independent shop I've...

I brought my c280 into an independent shop I've use before. He just called with a quote of $1500.00 to repair the sun roof. OUCH.
When I get the bill I'll let you know what parts were replaced.
...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-03-2003, 10:53 AM

Replies: 11

Uncomfortable seats for tall driver

Views: 2,921

Posted By kenheld

Abe You must have a different seat then mine...

Abe
You must have a different seat then mine (88 560sl). The only adjustments I have are foward/backward, big knob on backrest for tilting backrest and a lever on the side of the seat to raise and...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-02-2003, 01:52 PM

Replies: 11

Uncomfortable seats for tall driver

Views: 2,921

Posted By kenheld

Kip I think I'll try rolling up a beach...

Kip

I think I'll try rolling up a beach towel and tucking it under my legs for support. I'll also take a pit stop every few hours. The seating position reminds me of the Triumph Spitfire I had in...

Forum: Tech Help

04-02-2003, 01:43 PM

Replies: 9

C280 Sun Roof broken

Views: 2,496

Posted By kenheld

Peter Thanks for the info. I'm having the exact...

Peter
Thanks for the info. I'm having the exact same problem you are having. I'll send it to the $$dealer$$ and let you know what parts they changed to get it working.

BTW I searched for C280...

Forum: Tech Help

04-01-2003, 09:26 PM

Replies: 9

C280 Sun Roof broken

Views: 2,496

Posted By kenheld

C280 Sun Roof broken

My sun roof has been clunking when opening and closing and also it has been rattling when fully open. I've been ignoring it for a few weeks. Now it won't open or close without manual help. I seems...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

04-01-2003, 04:55 PM

Replies: 11

Uncomfortable seats for tall driver

Views: 2,921

Posted By kenheld

Uncomfortable seats for tall driver

I'm a new 560SL owner and I'm planning a 700+ mile road trip this weekend. I'm 6'3" tall and find the lack of thigh support very uncomfortable on long drives. I took a 300 mile trip 2 weeks ago and...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-21-2003, 07:51 PM

Replies: 4

New 560SL owner

Views: 997

Posted By kenheld

New 560SL owner

Hello all.....
Just bought a 1988 560SL last week.
With 80,000 miles on it.
I'm planning on a few long road trips.
I had the car inspected before the purchase and it checked out O.K. The mechanic...

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