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02-12-2007, 12:15 PM

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Posted By Neil D

Recommended Shop for 560SL North Atlanta

I have a 1986 560SL. I keep failing emissions and have a rough idle. I have done some of the obvious things including tune-up, etc. I have also replaced the valve stem seals as I was blowing some...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-02-2006, 08:41 AM

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560SL Speedometer and Cruise not working

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Posted By Neil D

Thanks I will certainly do that. My first...

Thanks I will certainly do that. My first thought was that I had disturbed something when changing the O2 sensor. I am not sure where the speed sensor is on the tranny, but its possible its in the...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-01-2006, 10:16 PM

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560SL Speedometer and Cruise not working

Views: 2,220

Posted By Neil D

560SL Speedometer and Cruise not working

I have a 1986 560SL. I have been doing some engine work (replaced the valve stem seals) and also replaced the O2 sensor. When I road tested it, the speedometer and cruise control are not working. ...

Forum: Tech Help

07-06-2005, 09:17 AM

Replies: 10

560 SL Valve Stem or Head Problem?

Views: 3,056

Posted By Neil D

timing chain

Thanks everyone for the input and advice on this. I think you have me convinced that this needs to be done. I just need to find the time to do this! Do you have a sense of what a mechanic might...

Forum: Tech Help

07-06-2005, 12:38 AM

Replies: 10

560 SL Valve Stem or Head Problem?

Views: 3,056

Posted By Neil D

valve spring compressor

Thanks for the link to KD. I am cheap too and the only thing I saw was a $130 tool on ebay (El Paso Tools). The KD3087 looks the most like the one in the Merc manual/CD. Is this the one you are...

Forum: Tech Help

07-06-2005, 12:08 AM

Replies: 10

560 SL Valve Stem or Head Problem?

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Posted By Neil D

valve stem seals 560SL

Thanks for the advice - How do I check if the blowby is reasonable/working? I am also curious as to how you figured out that you had 10 psi backpressure in the cats?

I think I will go ahead with...

Forum: Tech Help

07-05-2005, 11:25 PM

Replies: 10

560 SL Valve Stem or Head Problem?

Views: 3,056

Posted By Neil D

560 SL Valve Stem or Head Problem?

Hi:
I am a new member and have a 1986 560SL (140,000 miles); and looking for advice with diagnosing a valve problem. I think my problem may be either worn valve stem seals or valve stem guides. My...

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