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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-05-2013, 10:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,060
Posted By Mal
Does yours run? It might make more sense to buy...

Does yours run? It might make more sense to buy yours and repair it.

My sl320 needs body repair. Engine runs great. Im having the center bearing replaced tomorrow.
I sure wish yours was black on...
Forum: Tech Help 09-04-2013, 11:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,112
Posted By Mal
The brake shield is dented. This is why I believe...

The brake shield is dented. This is why I believe it was dropped.

The vast majority agree that assuming it was dropped it would not cause a center bearing to go out.


It was lifted on a four...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-04-2013, 11:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,060
Posted By Mal
If you decide to part it out please message me....

If you decide to part it out please message me. My 94 sl320 needs quite a few body parts.
Forum: Tech Help 09-03-2013, 11:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,112
Posted By Mal
Oddity. Center Bearing Bust. Possible?

94 SL320


Short form question:

Can dropping a car from a stand onto the floor with the tire removed damage the center bearing? (Not the wheel bearing.)


At first I thought no. Then I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-23-2011, 10:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,984
Posted By Mal
Leaking gas line - forever

Fuel pump went out.

94 SL320

Replaced it - leaking. Put two silver washers which came with the new fuel pump. Still leaking.

Put two brass washers still leaking

Put two washers used...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-30-2010, 11:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,554
Posted By Mal
Im sure theres crud in the strainer. Im not sure...

Im sure theres crud in the strainer. Im not sure thats the problem but im sure there crud in the strainer. Before I bought the car it sat in a lot uncovered for several years plus Ive run it near E...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-29-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,554
Posted By Mal
Yea I would think it would just go out period. Ok...

Yea I would think it would just go out period. Ok tank strainer. Next project.

Presumably the tank strainer is in the bottom of the tank. Taking out the gas tank always fun. Any diy threads/photos...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-29-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,554
Posted By Mal
one block fail

Started her and she idled perfectly for 15 minutes or so. I back her out and on the way in from going around the block she starts to bog down after I tried to go faster. Around 2 or 3k. I get in...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-28-2010, 11:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,554
Posted By Mal
That sounds totally logical. So I started...

That sounds totally logical.

So I started her up and as usual ran fine. I waited and waited and waited. I gunned it past where it normally bogs around 3k. Nothing. I waited some more. 20 minutes...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-27-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,554
Posted By Mal
SL 320 idles fine for 15 minutes - not fuel filter

I was driving had about 6 gallons of gas it started to sputter the slowed and slowed and slowed till stop. I would start it it would idle but not rev above 2k without sputtering. At 2k it would...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-03-2010, 11:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By Mal
POS?? Is that correct though? The fuel...

POS??

Is that correct though? The fuel filter is underneath drivers side?

also the star service cd's doesnt have a link for the 129. I assume I have to call then...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-02-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By Mal
Link? I search that here and come up with...

Link?

I search that here and come up with every thread here.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-02-2010, 05:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,111
Posted By Mal
fuel filter replacement - recommended manuals

Any diagrams here? I searched and found 'fuel filter' in many diagnosis but no diagrams or info as to the where/what. I read that it is under the driver seat underneath the car.

I searched manuals...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-25-2009, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,130
Posted By Mal
lol I just saw the title "righty tightey". yes I...

lol I just saw the title "righty tightey". yes I know this venerable rule of repair. But when something doesnt work as it should and its expensive to repair you have to think and rethink that your...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-25-2009, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,130
Posted By Mal
freaking excellent response. Thanks. No I bought...

freaking excellent response. Thanks. No I bought the lame old fashioned wrench which I couldnt get on in a fashion I was comfortable with. Ill exchange for what you pictured above. The photo posted...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-25-2009, 12:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,130
Posted By Mal
Oil filter cap stuck

Did an oil change. Used synthetic. Im happy. But my oil filter cap is stuck. It IS on the left just in front of the driver side right? I have decent grip but that bad boy will not budge. I bought an...
Forum: Tex-Mex (TX, OK, NM, Mexico) 03-26-2009, 05:25 PM
Replies: 241
Views: 74,172
Posted By Mal
I think I posted here but do not use ekg gastons....

I think I posted here but do not use ekg gastons. Besides trying to double charge me they required a waiver of all liability before they would give me my car back.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-13-2008, 10:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,317
Posted By Mal
yea stock wheels.

yea stock wheels.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-13-2008, 02:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,317
Posted By Mal
w129 tires only

As many of us I have tire questions. I tried the tire section and i searched tires here. So many different models with all kinds of different questions I thought Id start a 129 only thread so those...
Forum: Featured Cars 06-20-2008, 05:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 957
Posted By Mal
classic 911's. simple. easy to work on....

classic 911's. simple. easy to work on. beautiful. fast. and not that expensive
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-20-2008, 12:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,046
Posted By Mal
1) done 2) wouldnt happen to know of an...

1) done

2) wouldnt happen to know of an instrument cluster removal diy thread? Ill search as well. thanks for the info. I will check.

edit:
found some threads re removal. refers to special...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-19-2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,046
Posted By Mal
Cluster panel dials - all gone - instrument panel

94sl320 - tach, speedometer, oil pressure, fuel consumption, fuel level all 0. Odometer and trip odometer also out as well as the external ambient temp in digitial in dead center.

I had some...
Forum: Tex-Mex (TX, OK, NM, Mexico) 06-11-2008, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,992
Posted By Mal
Since posting this I did end up using ekg -...

Since posting this I did end up using ekg - gastons on Basse road. NOT recommended. They tried to double the original quote for no good reason. Then disavowed any liability for mistakes when they...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-19-2008, 12:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 966
Posted By Mal
All Panel instruments dead except temp

Gas, speedometer, tachometer, oil pressure, fuel mpg all laying silently. Only gauge working is the temperature gauge.

Fuse? I checked all of them, even the ones in the relays - all good. I only...
Forum: Tex-Mex (TX, OK, NM, Mexico) 05-11-2008, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,026
Posted By Mal
Well I have experience with this company...now....

Well I have experience with this company...now. Ekg - Gastons is the full name.

Dont go there unless your ok with dealer prices. I think they know their stuff but I interecepted an attempt to do...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-11-2008, 04:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,432
Posted By Mal
You little punk! dude wtf is that!!!?? That...

You little punk!

dude wtf is that!!!?? That is not a fart. that is music, that is sex. nice ride.

Ok sorry but bear with me. You put a 16v? 16 valve? tranny w a 201?

Whats a 16v and whats a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-11-2008, 04:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,432
Posted By Mal
Well its back in the car after I had it sent to...

Well its back in the car after I had it sent to them to be rebuilt. Turn around time about ten days. After discussing it it appears shop that installed it didnt flush the trans cooler. So not adsit...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-21-2008, 12:52 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,135
Posted By Mal
I kinda suspect spam. That isnt even a mb parts...

I kinda suspect spam. That isnt even a mb parts site its a "any part" site. Also they dont have a forum. Any parts place which manages a forum I think is worth a good look. It seems to show some care...
Forum: Tex-Mex (TX, OK, NM, Mexico) 02-21-2008, 10:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,992
Posted By Mal
San Antonio MB transmission shops

Not all shops do trans. Can we get some recommendations for SA trans shops that have experience with the benz? Thanks
Forum: Tex-Mex (TX, OK, NM, Mexico) 02-21-2008, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,026
Posted By Mal
Theres a place on Basse road. I thought it had...

Theres a place on Basse road. I thought it had euro in the name. I called them and they seemed reasonable but now I cant find number or name!
edit:
I found who gave me the recommendation

Its...
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