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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-27-2017, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,661
Posted By karburn
Is your cracked dash blue? My 560SL has the blue...

Is your cracked dash blue? My 560SL has the blue interior and I've read on another forum that most all the blue ones cracked. I may go with a dash cap, but my problem is minor. Dash removal and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-06-2017, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,117
Posted By karburn
THAT is a good question. I had to replace mine,...

THAT is a good question. I had to replace mine, which was a simple job aside from the cost. :) I should be good to do for the duration [mine] but several guys in our local Benz Club section have...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-23-2017, 09:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,963
Posted By karburn
THANKS Dmitry! I have not had too many...

THANKS Dmitry! I have not had too many issues...yet. But I know it's just around the corner.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-02-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,017
Posted By karburn
Congrats and best wishes for an awesome start in...

Congrats and best wishes for an awesome start in 2017! Contact the Wichita Section of the Mercedes-Benz Club...I know they will be interested. ;) mbca.wichita@aol.com


Hell, I'M intersted,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-12-2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,797
Posted By karburn
Well....speaking for my 87 560SL only...it sure...

Well....speaking for my 87 560SL only...it sure as hell does not handle like a sports car. Gets a lot of attention though. That iconic look.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-20-2016, 08:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,171
Posted By karburn
No. Use dino oil. Synthetic is too thin for the...

No. Use dino oil. Synthetic is too thin for the older motors that have run on regular oil since day one. Leaks will happen - maybe not right away - but still. Regular 10-40 Valvoline is what I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-24-2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 782
Posted By karburn
So it feels like a mechanical something hanging...

So it feels like a mechanical something hanging up in the back? In my 560SL the engine pulls down a little - intermittently - while coasting. I had it checked out and its an issue with the throttle...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-14-2015, 09:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,242
Posted By karburn
Before you take the car to anyone, try to clean...

Before you take the car to anyone, try to clean it up as much as you can. Not meaning for you to power-wash the engine and underside, but cleaning it up can help identify just where the leak might...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-02-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,242
Posted By karburn
A common source of oil leakage on the 560SL are...

A common source of oil leakage on the 560SL are the cam cover gaskets. It seeps and flows backwards, making it look like it's coming from the heads. I have already replaced the driver side, now the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-13-2014, 08:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 898
Posted By karburn
Fingers crossed for what ejboyd5 suggests. ...

Fingers crossed for what ejboyd5 suggests. Maintenance. I had a leak and it turned out to be an obscure hose on the back of the block next to the firewall. A bugger to get to, so I had my shop do...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-09-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,492
Posted By karburn
They have to drop the exhaust and on some cars,...

They have to drop the exhaust and on some cars, drop the diff a little. I had mine done because after investigating, its a lot more complicated than replacing a u-joint on the old Impala. Don't put...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-04-2014, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,014
Posted By karburn
I had a similar issue with my 560SL. The temp...

I had a similar issue with my 560SL. The temp would creep up - especially at a stop light - and the car would stall. It would never really overheat, but the engine would die as described above. I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-20-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 928
Posted By karburn
If you come up with something creative and...

If you come up with something creative and decorative, share it! If nothing else it might keep out the elements.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-02-2011, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,046
Posted By karburn
Good information. Common sense said to re-use...

Good information. Common sense said to re-use them, but I wanted other opinions. Thanks very much. ;)
Forum: Great Plains & Rocky Mountains - US (CO,IA,KS,MO,MT,ND,NE,SD,WY) 01-01-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,317
Posted By karburn
KH Automotive, Overland Park, KS

www.khautomotive.com

Top notch. I cannot say enough good things. VERY experienced and honest. A real asset to the local MB and Porsche community.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-01-2011, 09:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,046
Posted By karburn
Caliper Bolts - replace or reuse?

I'm getting ready to do a full brake job on my 87 560SL and I have most of the parts gathered. [pads, rotors, rotor screws, front bearing seals, brake hoses, etc. One thing that I've read is that...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-20-2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,195
Posted By karburn
Try posting your question on www.benzworld.org...

Try posting your question on www.benzworld.org (http://www.benzworld.org)
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-09-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,635
Posted By karburn
PS: I replaced the fan clutch and the...

PS: I replaced the fan clutch and the temperature is now under control. It stays within normal range even when driving in stop-n-go traffic. That fan moves a LOT of air now.

I still have an...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-11-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,635
Posted By karburn
Check the fan clutch. The fan should spin by...

Check the fan clutch. The fan should spin by hand when the engine is cold (and off ;) ), but after the car heats up to 100C or so, shut if off and check the fan again. There should be considerable...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-26-2010, 02:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,865
Posted By karburn
Well bought. Congratulations. Have fun with...

Well bought. Congratulations. Have fun with it!! :)
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-14-2009, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,051
Posted By karburn
Excellent photos. That was some trip indeed. ...

Excellent photos. That was some trip indeed. Thanks very much for sharing this with us. :thumbsup2:
Forum: Detailing and Interior 10-07-2009, 10:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,780
Posted By karburn
I've used the Griot's wax remover with good...

I've used the Griot's wax remover with good results but I would recommend using a toothbrush to scrub, then wipe with a microfiber. It may take a few applications, too. I followed up with a careful...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-08-2009, 04:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 837
Posted By karburn
You might contact the Mercedes Benz Classic...

You might contact the Mercedes Benz Classic Center. They may have something you can refer to.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-13-2009, 03:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,850
Posted By karburn
I have never bought anything off of ebay, but...

I have never bought anything off of ebay, but that's probably a good place to look. I'll search for 560SL and see what comes up.

Thanks for all of the suggestions!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-11-2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,850
Posted By karburn
The reason that I was hoping to fix it is that...

The reason that I was hoping to fix it is that our local MB club has concours events periodically, and although this car will never be Pebble Beach material, I'm trying to save as many points as I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-11-2009, 02:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,850
Posted By karburn
OK. I was doing this more for appearances sake...

OK. I was doing this more for appearances sake than anything else, but the chrome trim shown in your photo is absent from my installation. The previous owner must have tossed it or lost it when he...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-11-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,850
Posted By karburn
here are a couple of shots of the tray area. In...

here are a couple of shots of the tray area. In the overall shot you can see the two wires (bulb and connector ends) and the replacement part is lying on the console. The blurry close-up shows the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-10-2009, 09:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,850
Posted By karburn
Hmm. Looking at your photos, I think I may have...

Hmm. Looking at your photos, I think I may have a piece missing. I will photo the part and ash tray tomorrow if you can bear with me a little longer. The entire cigarette lighter is what is being...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-10-2009, 04:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,850
Posted By karburn
Question 560SL - cig-lighter diagram or photo

When I got this car, the lighter unit had been broken and the previous owner had purchased a new one, which is still in the plastic bag. I have two wires in the ash tray box, one with a bulb on the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-30-2009, 10:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,150
Posted By karburn
Great tips and information! This should be a...

Great tips and information! This should be a permanent thread at the top of the SL Forum. Every SL owner has soft top issues / questions. :cool:
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