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Forum: Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires 04-25-2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,463
Posted By gswartzfager
Will they fit without spacers? I am trying to...

Will they fit without spacers? I am trying to figure out rims for my '85 280sl. I like the look of the wheels, but cannot figure out if they will fit without spacers. I have read in several places...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 11-16-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 650
Posted By gswartzfager
Nardi Wood Steering Wheel

I have a Nardi wood steering wheel I am selling. I just can't get used to how it looks on the car. It is the big one -- 17 inches I believe. I also have two hubs to go with it. One of them is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-03-2008, 11:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,373
Posted By gswartzfager
On the a/c issue on the 280sl, I can tell you...

On the a/c issue on the 280sl, I can tell you that I have an '85 that my father had brought in. It has been in the family from straight off the boat. The a/c was factory with a York compressor. It...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-26-2008, 08:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,999
Posted By gswartzfager
Sure couldn't have hurt. Honestly mine was not...

Sure couldn't have hurt. Honestly mine was not that hard. I did it with the box and everything else still in the car. I did not pre-treat it, but I might have hit it for a few minutes before I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-25-2008, 11:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,755
Posted By gswartzfager
I would leave it alone and let it sit in the sun...

I would leave it alone and let it sit in the sun longer. In the future to avoid the problem, try putting two rolled up dish towels on the back of the window as it folds down. Keeps it the window...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-25-2008, 11:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,999
Posted By gswartzfager
It is a bear of a job even in my 280sl. I have...

It is a bear of a job even in my 280sl. I have replaced the coupler with the box in the car, and it was not that bad. It made a huge difference in the amount of slack I had in my steering, so my...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-24-2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,487
Posted By gswartzfager
Try adjusting the cable coming from the...

Try adjusting the cable coming from the transmission to the throttle linkage. If you loosen just a bit, and I do mean just a bit, it might solve your problem. The modulator from what I understand...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-09-2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,119
Posted By gswartzfager
Follow the cable coming from the transmission to...

Follow the cable coming from the transmission to the linkage on the manifold. It is a little slide adjustment. Take a screw driver and go for a ride. Move it in VERY small increments, as it...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-07-2008, 10:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,537
Posted By gswartzfager
Go for it

At 4k, it sounds like a good price. When I got a hold of my 85 280 sl from my father, the valves had not been adjusted ever so far as I know. It had close to 100k on it. They were noisy as hell,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-16-2008, 08:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,678
Posted By gswartzfager
Update

Okay. Work has been completely overwhelming lately, but finally I have gotten two of the issues resolved. The horn was a pinched wire in the steering column from when I replaced the universal joint...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-27-2008, 05:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,434
Posted By gswartzfager
Well, if you are talking about the true owner's...

Well, if you are talking about the true owner's manual, like the one that comes in the glove box, yes there is such a thing. However, mine is in German. My father imported mine, and at some point,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-25-2008, 11:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,678
Posted By gswartzfager
Update

Okay. Brand new ignition switch. Still screwy starter. Brand new fuel pump relay. Tach is still jumping. But new issue. Sometimes when car is cold and I go, it will die. Losing spark or fuel,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-14-2008, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,678
Posted By gswartzfager
Thanks for the help so far. The grounding strap...

Thanks for the help so far. The grounding strap from the bellhousing is definitely on there good and tight and corrosion-free. I had not thought about adding and extra grounding strap directly the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-13-2008, 07:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,678
Posted By gswartzfager
Electrical Gremlins - '85 280SL Euro

Okay. Chuck said to ask away, so here goes. This one has me and my mechanic stumped. Motor rebuilt. Now, starter will spin -- sometimes. Sometimes not. Like dead spots in the ignition switch. ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-11-2008, 11:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,684
Posted By gswartzfager
Wiring diagram for '85 280SL Euro

I have an '85 280SL Euro that I FINALLY extracted back from my mechanic after a 2 year motor rebuild. Don't ask, very long story. In any event, I am cleaning up all the quirks he did not deal with....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-31-2008, 11:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,256
Posted By gswartzfager
Stick with the 195 size. If you go 205 on the...

Stick with the 195 size. If you go 205 on the 280, it will decrease your acceleration. Don't ask me how I know:) These cars are geared high anyway for the Autobahn, so the get up and go from a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-25-2005, 01:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,327
Posted By gswartzfager
Yes, I did flush it out and put the pink stuff in...

Yes, I did flush it out and put the pink stuff in it. Perhaps I should flush it again and pull the thermostat just to check it again.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-24-2005, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,327
Posted By gswartzfager
Not coming up to temperature

Okay, here is the deal. 1985 280 sl. Obviously gray market. I noticed early last spring that the car was not coming up to temperature when it is colder outside. I figured it must be a stuck...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-30-2005, 10:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,102
Posted By gswartzfager
Thanks Chuck. I would really appreciate that. ...

Thanks Chuck. I would really appreciate that. Do you notice any difference between the two as far as how much power it draws from the car? Obviously being different cars that might be a little...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-29-2005, 11:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,102
Posted By gswartzfager
85 280sl York Compressor Conversion

I am sick and tired of this York compressor that is on my 85 280 sl. It just pulls way too much power from the engine. I have heard that it can be converted to a Sanden or other "rotary" style...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-22-2004, 05:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,122
Posted By gswartzfager
Tranny

I don't know the model number, but it is an automatic. I guess technically, one could call it a four speed, but in all reality it is a three speed. I say four because it starts out in second...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-22-2004, 10:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,122
Posted By gswartzfager
195's

Thanks for the idea on the tire size. I had no clue it could make such a difference. Unfortnately, mine are already 195. No problem with get up and go, just poor fuel mileage. Just need to get...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-20-2004, 07:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,122
Posted By gswartzfager
In my dreams

25 miles per gallon? In my dreams. I am doing good to get 15 in my '85 280sl. All the regular suspects (ie wires, plugs, cap and rotar) are new, and it runs good, but just drinks the gas. Guess...
Forum: Tech Help 08-17-2004, 10:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 874
Posted By gswartzfager
Yep

The brakes go to the floor when the engine is not on, so it sounds like it must be a master cylinder problem. I bet the engine idle was being affected by the amount of vac. being used when pumping...
Forum: Tech Help 08-16-2004, 02:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 874
Posted By gswartzfager
Brake problem

Okay. I have a Euro 1985 280sl. Going into work this morning, the brakes went almost to the floor. I was able to get it stopped in my parking lot. Started pumping the pedal to get some pressure,...
Forum: Tech Help 08-14-2004, 11:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 871
Posted By gswartzfager
I got it

Well, I finally figured it out after spending the better part of a Saturday. I got frustrated and started unwrapping wires that belong to the Lambda control unit, and behold, the ground wire had...
Forum: Tech Help 08-12-2004, 06:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 871
Posted By gswartzfager
Anyone? I have done a search, but can't seem to...

Anyone? I have done a search, but can't seem to narrow the problem down.
Forum: Tech Help 08-09-2004, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 871
Posted By gswartzfager
Dead Frequency Valve?

I have a Euro 1985 280SL. I think my frequency valve may be dead. It is not buzzing at all. I have tested my controller as outlined in the Probst book, and it appears to be working. The only time...
Forum: Tech Help 07-28-2004, 12:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,301
Posted By gswartzfager
No pin #3 on my X11

Okay, folks try this one on. I have a European 1985 280sl. The best I can tell, it is K-Jetronic fuel injection. I wanted to adjust the mixture and test the lambda control unit. Well, guess what?...
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