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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-16-2011, 09:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,095
Posted By slfan
Yup, I now know I have been throwing parts at it....

Yup, I now know I have been throwing parts at it. :mad:
I had both alternators tested. Both old and new are good. So the problem is elsewhere.
Wires all have continuity. I checked the electric...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-04-2011, 09:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,095
Posted By slfan
Strife, Voltage at each of the red wires,...

Strife,
Voltage at each of the red wires, unplugged, I/Off, 12.45
Voltage at blue (looks black to me, the third wire on plug) I/On, 12.12.

I noticed when all is hooked up, I/on, I do not have...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-03-2011, 08:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,095
Posted By slfan
Thanks to you both. I checked both + and -...

Thanks to you both.
I checked both + and - wires from plug to connectors on the pass. side wheel well for conductivity. Both OK. No signs of deterioration.

Then I noticed my battery sticker "SEP...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-02-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,095
Posted By slfan
Ok. Installed the new alternator. But now.... ...

Ok. Installed the new alternator. But now....

After 40 miles or so, battery dead and had it towed home. Took the new alt. out and realized I had forgotten to swap condensers. Prior to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-21-2010, 09:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,095
Posted By slfan
SunGuy, I was hoping nobody would ask. Oh...

SunGuy,

I was hoping nobody would ask. Oh well.

I have owned this car for just under 10 yrs. During that time I have done many/most of the repairs myself. The service cd became my best friend...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-21-2010, 07:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,095
Posted By slfan
Strife, Thanks for the advise. I'll make sure...

Strife,
Thanks for the advise. I'll make sure to have that nut soak overnight.
My car has not had any issues for several years and, other than oil changes, I have not done anything under the hood....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-20-2010, 07:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,095
Posted By slfan
Thanks. I was afraid of that. Oh well, your link...

Thanks. I was afraid of that. Oh well, your link identifies the bolts involved. It should not be that complicated.
Do you know, does the pulley pry off? I have not looked at it closely.
Thanks...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-20-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,095
Posted By slfan
alternator removal 380sl

I hope somebody knows the section on the cd which covers the replacement procedure for the alternator on an 84 380sl. Although I could probably figure it out, I would like to verify in the service...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-30-2010, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 926
Posted By slfan
Thanks Chuck. I'll give that a try. That would...

Thanks Chuck. I'll give that a try. That would certainly be a cheap solution to the problem. I was thinking possibly rings or valve job.
I'll let you know.
Duke
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-28-2010, 09:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 926
Posted By slfan
Gray smoke when cold

Hi,
My 84 380 sl has not given me any problems in years. 180K+ I've done the oil changes religiously and it runs great. Except.... when cold, I start it up, all is ok..higher rpm as usual. As the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-12-2009, 11:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,204
Posted By slfan
The rectangular box you describe could be the...

The rectangular box you describe could be the Warm Up Regulator. This "box" has a vacuum like curved tube on the top which is supposed to be open. It measures atmospheric pressure, if I am not...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-03-2009, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 875
Posted By slfan
Sent PM Duke

Sent PM
Duke
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-04-2008, 11:35 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 16,420
Posted By slfan
That's exactly how my 84 380sl acted when I...

That's exactly how my 84 380sl acted when I needed a new O2 sensor. The
O2 sensor will only start working when the exhaust gasses have heated it up, so it is inactive on a cold engine. When hot, it...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-18-2008, 10:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,897
Posted By slfan
Yeah, but in what condition is the soft top,...

Yeah, but in what condition is the soft top, huh.............
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-07-2008, 11:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,897
Posted By slfan
Same for me. With all the requests for tops I...

Same for me. With all the requests for tops I have not seen any more responses from Falsapartenza85. Again: is this legit???????
Forum: Tech Help 12-18-2007, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,979
Posted By slfan
http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb0.asp?TP=1 ...

http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb0.asp?TP=1

this site may help you.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-12-2007, 12:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,554
Posted By slfan
My daily driver 84 380 puts on 300 mi/wk. Mostly...

My daily driver 84 380 puts on 300 mi/wk. Mostly freeway, 20-21 mi/gal.
Check o2 sensor. When mine went bad, I was looking at around 14 mi/gal.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-28-2006, 10:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,202
Posted By slfan
Open the door, look at the area where the rubber...

Open the door, look at the area where the rubber door seal is attached to the door. at door handle level you'll see two screws behind the seal.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-28-2006, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,202
Posted By slfan
Terry, I had the same problem on mine. Any...

Terry,

I had the same problem on mine. Any door handle problem sucks because it will put you in a bad mood before even starting the engine. Fortunately it is probably no big deal. Remove the two...
Forum: Tech Help 02-10-2006, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,363
Posted By slfan
To jump the fuel pump relay connect plug holes 7...

To jump the fuel pump relay connect plug holes 7 and 8. 7 mates to pin 87 of the relay and 8 mates to 30 on the relay.
Forum: Tech Help 01-25-2006, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,032
Posted By slfan
SKEE bo, I could have sworn you received a...

SKEE bo,

I could have sworn you received a useful reply to your post on 1/9/06 within 6 minutes of your edit????

If you ask a question, at least take the effort to check. A follow-up with...
Forum: Tech Help 12-30-2005, 08:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 747
Posted By slfan
I have been dealing with Paul Lausevic. He owns...

I have been dealing with Paul Lausevic. He owns European Sports Car Garage. He's located on 1929 16th street (just north of Hwy 50 on 16th). His phone # is 441-5412.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-07-2005, 11:06 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,286
Posted By slfan
This wire is connected on one end to the ICU (the...

This wire is connected on one end to the ICU (the round plug). The other end goes to the distributor, on the side, just under the cap.

Duke
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-01-2005, 05:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,286
Posted By slfan
Valy, What model car.

Valy,
What model car.
Forum: Tech Help 09-12-2005, 09:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,818
Posted By slfan
front < 1 2 3 4 > rear passenger side ...

front < 1 2 3 4 > rear passenger side

< 5 6 7 8 > driver side


Firing order 1 5 4 8 6 3 7 2
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-16-2004, 06:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,090
Posted By slfan
Juan, With my 84 380sl the part you are looking...

Juan,
With my 84 380sl the part you are looking for is behind the glove box, behind the airduct on the left had side. It is mounted sideway on a bracket with the plug (holding an estimated 10-16...
Forum: Tech Help 08-06-2004, 06:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 965
Posted By slfan
Frank, Sorry, but I don't have a cure for...

Frank,

Sorry, but I don't have a cure for your engine. I have similar economy gauge indications as yours ("84 380sl):
@ idle..all the way left
@ cruise..nearly full left (1/8 deflection or...
Forum: Tech Help 05-21-2004, 05:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 835
Posted By slfan
Try performance products. My most recent catalog...

Try performance products. My most recent catalog shows one of these, part #91-062 for $35.00/ea
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-16-2004, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,072
Posted By slfan
anybody???

anybody???
Forum: Tech Help 04-16-2004, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 861
Posted By slfan
fuel system prime @ start

Hello everybody,
I have read this forum over the last two years on a daily basis. I have enjoyed and benefitted from the great amount of knowledge and experience. Using the search feature has always...
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