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Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 10-31-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 439
Posted By nh500sl
Bluetooth as a health risk in car stereo?

I need to replace the head unit in my daily driver BMW. I found a couple companies that made period correct appearing units with Bluetooth, which seem like a nice idea. I was just concerned about...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 07-11-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 355
Posted By nh500sl
Torque wrench recommendations.

I need to buy a torque wrench that goes as low as 15 ft. Lbs and goes to 120 LBS in a 1/2 inch drive. Looking for good quality. I have only seen electric in this range and I’m. Not sure if I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-05-2023, 11:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Posted By nh500sl
1983 500 SL fuel cap hissing sound when removing.

I went to fill my 1983 500 SL with fuel this afternoon. I went to remove the fuel cap and heard a hissing sound. I have never heard this before. Is this something to be concerned about? What...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-19-2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,137
Posted By nh500sl
1983 500 SL R/H mirror trim wanted.

I’m looking for the interior chrome triangle piece that covers the hardware on the interior passenger door on my 1983 500 SL. The broken part has this number on the back. 1077251011. If you have...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-09-2022, 08:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,968
Posted By nh500sl
Removing window switch. 1983 500 SL

I need to replace or clean the r/s window switch in my 1983 500 SL. I have concerns about removing the switch from the wood console with out damaging it. Can someone please outline the steps ? ...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 09-09-2022, 08:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 730
Posted By nh500sl
Insurance claim arbitration or attorney?

I have a RV that I went to use this spring. Upon inspection I found that mice had gotten into the unit and done quite a bit of damage. I contacted my insurance company and they paid payed to have...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-31-2022, 08:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,302
Posted By nh500sl
Now a poor time to buy a home or will it just get worse?

Wanting to buy a home. Clearly these are not ideal times that were are in. On one hand a see a recession possibly causing prices to go down and hopefully rates to follow. On the other hand with...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-30-2021, 08:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,143
Posted By nh500sl
1983 500 SL Hood release cable

The hood of my 1983 500 SL has become difficult to open. It requires someone to pull the latch and another to to pull the handle release behind the star. It won’t just pop up like it use to. ...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-20-2021, 11:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By nh500sl
I was also considering one of these. ...

I was also considering one of these.

https://eugene.craigslist.org/cto/d/eugene-mercedes-benz-500-sec-1984/7290591254.html...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-19-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 723
Posted By nh500sl
Thoughts on this 560SEC?

https://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/cto/d/portland-1989-mercedes-benz-560sec-amg/7283853514.html
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-16-2021, 10:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,535
Posted By nh500sl
500 SL timing chain.

Good morning. I have a 1983 500 SL. I hear a rattle for a couple seconds at start up all of the sudden. I’m fearing the timing chain. Is their something I can do to verify. It strikes me as...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-06-2021, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,224
Posted By nh500sl
I finally looked at the car today. Not so good. ...

I finally looked at the car today. Not so good. It was towed in the garage five years ago. It was making a “ popping sound”. Car showed that it did n have coolant, clear coat was pealing, wire...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-06-2021, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,224
Posted By nh500sl
I finally get to look at it today. Wish me...

I finally get to look at it today. Wish me luck. Seller has been busy and it has been difficult to get together to view the car.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-17-2021, 11:07 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,224
Posted By nh500sl
Is there advice for starting the engine for the...

Is there advice for starting the engine for the first time? Specifically wondering about lubrication of a slumber of 15 years.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-13-2021, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,224
Posted By nh500sl
It’s powder blue with a tan interior. It has...

It’s powder blue with a tan interior. It has 150,000
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-13-2021, 11:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,224
Posted By nh500sl
Looking at a 1978 450 SL

I possibly found another one to add to the garage. I have not had a chance to view it yet. It’s a 1978 450 SL that has been sitting in the garage for 15 years. It has unknown engine issues. The...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-27-2020, 01:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,537
Posted By nh500sl
Antenna mast questions.

I have found that the antenna mast in my 1983 500sl does not extend or retract fully. The cable is not broken. I have removed the mast and I’m letting it sit in hot soapy water. It still feels...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-19-2020, 03:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 763
Posted By nh500sl
Interested in this1994 Mercedes wagon.

Interested High mileage wagon. Thoughts?

Thinking about it for a daily driver instead of my...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-07-2020, 07:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,252
Posted By nh500sl
No instument other then fuel economy guage and power windows not working in key on.

I have a 1983 Mercede 500 SL. I have found that the power windows are not working while the car is turned on. They do work with the key off and the door opened. Also, the intuments are not working...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-05-2020, 06:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,292
Posted By nh500sl
1983 500 SL door.

1983 500 SL door.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-04-2020, 11:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,292
Posted By nh500sl
Door lock linkage fault.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/188285757@N04/shares/7YcM96

The door locks when I shut the door. I have removed t or door card and it appears that there is a missing or broken spring clip. Do I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-30-2020, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,480
Posted By nh500sl
Passenger door locks whenever I shut it. 1983 500 SL

Passenger door seems to lock when closing. This has happened mire then once. Any idea as to what the conflict is? Also, I imagine a solution will require removal of the door card. Instructions for...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 04-19-2020, 11:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 376
Posted By nh500sl
Looking for the Bosch part number for 1983 500 SL fuel accumulator.

Looking online, I can not locate a fuel accumulator for my 500 SL. I can find one For a 380 SL from the same year. I have no idea if the parts are the same. Thanks for any information.
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-30-2020, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 414
Posted By nh500sl
Selling a car long distance questions.

I have a 1983 Volvo listed for sale that someone from out of state wants to buy. What is the safest way of to handle the transfer of the funds? He mentioned a bank wire transfer. I’m not sure...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-29-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 605
Posted By nh500sl
I have not seen that spoiler before...

I have not seen that spoiler before...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 03-29-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 605
Posted By nh500sl
Looking at this 1984 280 se

I’m looking at this as a daily driver. I like older vehicles. My only other experience with this era Mercedes is my 1983 500 SL which has been wonderful. Not sure that I care for the chrome...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-20-2019, 09:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,700
Posted By nh500sl
Instrument cluster acting strange with right signal on.

I went to replace my instrument cluster on my 1983 500 SL. Upon plugging everything in, I can not get the turn signal indicators to work. Also the temp gauge and the fuel gauge is going crazy with...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-06-2019, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,393
Posted By nh500sl
‘83 R107 odometer gear?

I think I need to replace an odometer gear if not all three. Can I tell via a number on the odometer/ speedo itself what gear set to get? Also one of the silver dial pivot dots came from the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-17-2019, 12:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,426
Posted By nh500sl
1983 500SL will not turn past position 1 with key.

The steering wheel will unlock and Indinget power to the stereo. I’m assuming it’s a problem with the tumbler. What is my next step from here? Thanks.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-14-2019, 01:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,178
Posted By nh500sl
Is there a write up for this procedure? Thanks.

Is there a write up for this procedure? Thanks.
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