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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-26-2008, 12:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,943
Posted By balsa
Thats what seems to be the only...

Thats what seems to be the only problem...hopefully it would be solved. It is just annoying knowing that all lifters are new and some of them cause trouble.


Thanks,


Balsa
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-26-2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,943
Posted By balsa
I agree. But what if some new lifters do loose...

I agree. But what if some new lifters do loose oil overnight....which I believe is the case..Then the lifter is the coolpit. The clicking sound goes away in just few seconds after start up.


Balsa
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-26-2008, 06:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,943
Posted By balsa
Cam folowers/lobes are in great condition per...

Cam folowers/lobes are in great condition per mechanics opinion.

I have also thought about shims in order to level the lifters, but I was told it should not be done at this moment...I was told...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-24-2008, 03:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,943
Posted By balsa
560sl Febi hydraulic lifters

I have bough new Febi set of hydraulic lifters for my car since the old ones were making clicking noise on idle. Now with new ones installed I have a short 5-10 second clicking during cold start up....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-10-2008, 03:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,047
Posted By balsa
560sl chrome handle on trunk lid

I have installed a new trunk lid chrome handle almost 2 years ago on my 1986 560sl and it already started to wear off on surface (small dots and holes). Did anyone experience this after changing the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-25-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 783
Posted By balsa
560sl catalyst

In my country the car can be driven without catalyst converter. Any opinions what is the best to do when time comes for new catalyst? To buy new one, to remove it completely...any problems with ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-18-2007, 03:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 836
Posted By balsa
I am in Europe and have Euro headlights on US...

I am in Europe and have Euro headlights on US 560sl. The turn indicators work fine...I beleive they put in a single filament bulb, or double filament bulb with different wattage.


Thanks for the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-17-2007, 07:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 836
Posted By balsa
Front turn signal

I have recently changed front signal light bulbs at the shop. After that I constantly have the light failure bulb on instrument cluster lightening when I turn on the headlights at night. I am sure...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-14-2007, 12:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 825
Posted By balsa
MB 560sl front brake calipers

I want to change my front brake calipers. Does anyone have suggestion were to get front ATE brake calipers rebuilded. The new ones are very expensive.

Thanks,

Balsa
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-14-2007, 06:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 923
Posted By balsa
560sl engine clicking

My mechanic changed chain,tensioner, tensioner arm,upper rails. Also while changing the valve stems he changed all hydraulic lifters (due to the noise of old ones), plastic cam oilers and valve cover...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-02-2007, 08:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,448
Posted By balsa
Thanks for the help. I nedeed this info...

Thanks for the help.

I nedeed this info before talking to the mechanic.

Basically there is no need for removing water pump, fan/clutch, radiator, cruise control and other big parts that are in...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-02-2007, 05:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,448
Posted By balsa
I have changed chain, upper guides, tensioner. My...

I have changed chain, upper guides, tensioner. My mechanic said he could not change the tensioner rail ... the hole engine should go out?

Is this true about the the tensioner guide rail? Should it...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-06-2007, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,350
Posted By balsa
Try it first with changing the temperature sender...

Try it first with changing the temperature sender unit it should be on water pump. This was the solution on my 1986 560sl and the part is cheap and easy to fix.

I hope it helps.

Balsa
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-06-2007, 01:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,354
Posted By balsa
560sl thermostat temperature

I have an 560sl and have just repaired the water pump and also wont to put the new thermostat since the old one has never been changed (Wahler/Behr brand)

I have just bought a Febi thermostat...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-02-2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 863
Posted By balsa
This is also my opinion...but just wanted to be...

This is also my opinion...but just wanted to be sure.

Thanks.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-01-2007, 03:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 863
Posted By balsa
560sl camshaft gears

I am in the proces of changing the chain,upper rails, tensioner...

My 560sl has 122.000 miles. The mechanic is suggesting to also change the camshaft gears since as he says the edges are pretty...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-09-2007, 09:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,795
Posted By balsa
Any opinion on which is a better buy Behr or...

Any opinion on which is a better buy Behr or Valeo radiator?

I think Behr since it is OEM part.

Balsa
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-18-2007, 08:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,206
Posted By balsa
I also have and 1986 560sl and the same water...

I also have and 1986 560sl and the same water pund bellow the ABS pump after the rain or washing the car. I have no solution to this except drilling a small hole.

Any other opinions?

Balsa
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-04-2007, 01:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,653
Posted By balsa
Vacum lines!!!!! Everyone is saying it is good to...

Vacum lines!!!!! Everyone is saying it is good to replace all the vacum houses in the engine compartment due to age and to smoother the rough idle.

I have a 1986 MB 560sl.

Somone please advice...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-22-2007, 09:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,515
Posted By balsa
John, thank you for detailed explanation of the...

John, thank you for detailed explanation of the procedure!!! I will give it to my mechanic :) Could you just explain the term TDC?

Balsa
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-22-2007, 06:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,515
Posted By balsa
Does anyone now the procedure how to change valve...

Does anyone now the procedure how to change valve seals without removing the heads off? My mechanic claims it is not possible to change valve seals without removing the heads off?

Any opinion on...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-11-2006, 06:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,589
Posted By balsa
Which parts are the washers from this link...

Which parts are the washers from this link http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=111807&highlight=seat


Thanks,

Balsa
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-03-2006, 09:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,589
Posted By balsa
560sl backrest seat adjustment

Drivers seat beckrest on the right side of the seat has a lot of play forward/bacward.You can move it easily forward/bacward with a hand. Since I am light wait it is very anoying during the driving...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-18-2006, 01:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,795
Posted By balsa
560sl BEHR radiator

I am planig to buy a new BEHR radiator for my 560sl. Does the new BEHR radiators have reinforced necks?

On old ones they used to brake after some time...of course the cause is mostly the engine...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-10-2006, 01:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,133
Posted By balsa
Tom, Do you by any chance have the vacum...

Tom,

Do you by any chance have the vacum hoses part numbers for the ones that you have changed. I plan on changing all of them as you did but not sure which ones should be changed. I just want to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-09-2006, 03:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,642
Posted By balsa
I also have an ABS brake pulsating right after I...

I also have an ABS brake pulsating right after I start driving the car. It also pulsates sometes when I push the brake in traffic slow speed driving. I had today mechanic clean ABS sensors on front...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-22-2006, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 859
Posted By balsa
560sl ball studs choice

I am planing to change all hydraulic lifters (ball stud) on my engine. I see that most web parts stores have Febi and some other brand that I beleive is US produced for sale. If anyone had...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-19-2006, 12:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,726
Posted By balsa
I also have a very hot floor pans. They are very...

I also have a very hot floor pans. They are very hot on the touch. No rust anywere,the passengers floor changed to new OEM recently. I also get hot air occasionally in the cabin although the AC is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-18-2006, 04:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,356
Posted By balsa
Finnaly have fixed the AC condensate dripping to...

Finnaly have fixed the AC condensate dripping to the footwell area. Unfortunatelly it was none of the disscussed above solutions. As always I get the worse case .... The plastic evapurator housing...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-04-2006, 08:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,805
Posted By balsa
What are the results? Did you change the part?...

What are the results? Did you change the part? Mine is also cracked...My brakes pulsate sometimes like ABS. Not often although. Could it be this part or it will be I guess ABS sensors.

Balsa
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