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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-06-2006, 09:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,051
Posted By aharley1
Done right...that's enough reason for me to...

Done right...that's enough reason for me to change my own oil. TWICE in a row, I drove my truck away from an oil change, got home and found a funnel sticking out of my engine!! TWICE!!
So now I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-27-2006, 02:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,123
Posted By aharley1
Problem found..wandering 560

Went to get an alignment yesterday. When the weight was taken off the wheel by using a bottle jack, we found that BOTH lower ball joints had over 1/4 inch play! New ball joints should fix the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-26-2006, 02:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,044
Posted By aharley1
Put it on a lift yesterday. The mechanic and I...

Put it on a lift yesterday. The mechanic and I looked at, felt, tugged on everything movable. Everything was tight. He suggested (as someone earlier did) an alignment. He said it is out of alignment...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-20-2006, 02:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,044
Posted By aharley1
106,000. I bought it used so I have no history on...

106,000. I bought it used so I have no history on replaced parts. I'm have th emechanic that I use look at it.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-20-2006, 07:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,044
Posted By aharley1
My problem is that it suddenly "dives" to the...

My problem is that it suddenly "dives" to the side of the road. It's not normal, it never used to do that. I know what it handled like last year. It handles nothing like it did a year ago. Something...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-12-2006, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,044
Posted By aharley1
Thank all of you. You gave me some things to...

Thank all of you. You gave me some things to check. I do know that it didn't handle like this a few months ago. My wife even noticed it, so it's nothing subtle. It REALLY wanders, almost as if it...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-10-2006, 02:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,044
Posted By aharley1
Nope, not a good answer. It handled very well up...

Nope, not a good answer. It handled very well up until a short time ago. Been there done that...Drove a Beemer for a weekend. I thought it sucked. The hard top leaked, brakes squealed and it rode...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-09-2006, 03:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 974
Posted By aharley1
Sweet!

Sweet!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-09-2006, 01:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,044
Posted By aharley1
Wandering 560

My 1988 560 SL wanders. It is so bad sometimes I stop to check to see if I have a flat tire. Other times it feels fine. Sometimes it pulls when I accelerate or decellerate, other times it doesn't....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 09-15-2005, 07:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 919
Posted By aharley1
1988 560SL Visor clips

I need the female (part that screws into the car) part of the visor clips. Mine are cracked & won't hold the visor up.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-12-2005, 03:27 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 39,817
Posted By aharley1
Reliability & Maintainability Engineer / Tech...

Reliability & Maintainability Engineer / Tech Writer
Mostly DOD Projects, mostly Navy helicopters, some commercial aircraft. Currently doing Navy hovercraft.

1988 20' Wellcraft boat
1998 Dodge...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-11-2005, 07:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,555
Posted By aharley1
Thanks all...I'll let you know what I find.

Thanks all...I'll let you know what I find.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-10-2005, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,555
Posted By aharley1
My next step was to put it on a lift & ck...

My next step was to put it on a lift & ck everything, then back to the shop.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-10-2005, 07:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,555
Posted By aharley1
88 560SL Handling Like Crap

I have a 1988 560SL. Recently, it feels like I'm driving on a half flat tire. I've checked the tires, all are at 34#. Lugs are tight. What gives??
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-11-2005, 03:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,704
Posted By aharley1
I went thru the same thing with rough idiling...

I went thru the same thing with rough idiling when hot & hard starts. I finally went to a different shop & they diagnosed it right off...leaking intake seals. It took $1800 worth of labor to get the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-11-2005, 03:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,815
Posted By aharley1
I'm happy with the one I have. Under $25 from...

I'm happy with the one I have. Under $25 from www.manualsunlimited.com

"Da Stable is full"
99 Harley Heritage Softail
88 20 Ft Wellcraft
94 30' Sun Sport Motorhome
98 Dodge ram
40 Chrysler...
Forum: General Information 07-11-2005, 03:04 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 64,878
Posted By aharley1
I'm happy with mine. www.manualsunlimited.com for...

I'm happy with mine. www.manualsunlimited.com for $25.00

"Da Stable is full"
99 Harley Heritage Softail
88 20 Ft Wellcraft Boat
94 30' Sun Sport Motorhome
98 Dodge ram
40 Chrysler convertible...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-30-2005, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,268
Posted By aharley1
I got the official manual on CD for under $30 at...

I got the official manual on CD for under $30 at manualsunlimited.com...IMHO Haynes is next to useless.
Forum: Tech Help 06-22-2005, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 797
Posted By aharley1
I had fan problems on my 88 560SL. I replaced it...

I had fan problems on my 88 560SL. I replaced it myself (4 bolts). I'd stick with the stock parts.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-01-2005, 12:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,236
Posted By aharley1
"15 gallons...late next week" Sure wish I could...

"15 gallons...late next week"
Sure wish I could make 15 gal. last 2 weeks!!
Pulling the nozzle out 1/2 way should cure your problem & 15 gal is probably about right for a fill-up. My manual says...
Forum: Off-Topic Discussion 05-17-2005, 11:37 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 7,934
Posted By aharley1
I have nearly 70,000 on my 99 Harley Heritage...

I have nearly 70,000 on my 99 Harley Heritage Softail. Wouldn't have anything else.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-10-2005, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,376
Posted By aharley1
I've got an 88, silver, two tops, just went thru...

I've got an 88, silver, two tops, just went thru the engine, put about $2500 in fix-ups. Will sell for $14K....that's about wholesale.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-03-2005, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,061
Posted By aharley1
I got an "official" one from...

I got an "official" one from www.Manualsunlimited.com for $23. Works great so far.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-28-2005, 08:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,447
Posted By aharley1
look at the bid history. It jumped from $6 or...

look at the bid history. It jumped from $6 or 7,000 to 90,000+....something is definetly not right with this one!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-21-2005, 08:32 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,243
Posted By aharley1
MY "NO HOT START" PROBLEM IS FIXED!!!

My 88 560SL would not start (sometimes) when it was hot. Started cold just fine. After a fuel filter, accumulator, 2 fuel lines, a relay, it's FIXED!! I finally took it to another mechanic. He...
Forum: Tech Help 04-21-2005, 08:23 AM
Replies: 221
Views: 50,345
Posted By aharley1
A mechanic told me this trick. Get an old...

A mechanic told me this trick. Get an old radiator hose (I used a rolled up towel). Start your car. Let it warm up. At idle, stick the hose gently into the fan. If it stops easily, it's bad. BE...
Forum: Tech Help 04-20-2005, 08:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 835
Posted By aharley1
No HOt Start FIXED - At Last

My 1988 560SL wouldn't start when hot. It got progressively worse. After one mechanic changed the fuel filter, 2 fuel lines, accumulator & a start valve (for over $1000 & all to no avail), I took it...
Forum: Tech Help 04-14-2005, 10:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,409
Posted By aharley1
I have to disagrre with some of the previous...

I have to disagrre with some of the previous posts. I have used K&N on several vehicles with no adverse results and have many motor-head friends who have as well. They do offer better filtration...
Forum: Tech Help 04-12-2005, 11:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,294
Posted By aharley1
on my "hot start" problem, sometimes it will NOT...

on my "hot start" problem, sometimes it will NOT start...period. Try all the coaxing, pumping, etc you want, it just won't start. Accumulator was replaced to no avail. I'm hoping the intake leak will...
Forum: Tech Help 04-11-2005, 03:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,294
Posted By aharley1
Theyy're teling me it's an intake manifold leak....

Theyy're teling me it's an intake manifold leak. mine is in the shop right now. We'll see if that's true...after a fuel filter, a fuel accumulator, two fuel lines and a fuel relay, I took it to...
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