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Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-28-2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,476
Posted By dpatterson
On the subject of new trigger points I'm looking...

On the subject of new trigger points I'm looking for a set for my 350SL euro (M116.982 engine - NOT the 4.5 US spec M117 engine). Plenty of listings on the web for the M117 trigger points but nothing...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-28-2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,917
Posted By dpatterson
350SL4spd - I have a spare interior (dash,...

350SL4spd -

I have a spare interior (dash, door panels, seats, console, heater panel etc), left over after refurbing my two euro 350SLs (one manual, one auto, - gotta love that 4spd manual dont...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-27-2006, 06:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,272
Posted By dpatterson
Allenj, The 900 series number refers to...

Allenj,

The 900 series number refers to which particular spec your engine is - euro, US etc. Regretably my MB manuals are packed away at present and I cant check them but someone else here will be...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-16-2006, 02:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,524
Posted By dpatterson
Bottom of the guide should be roughly flush with...

Bottom of the guide should be roughly flush with the bottom edge of the glass. The location of this is not as precise as you might expect - the limitation being where the top of the guide is relative...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-15-2006, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,524
Posted By dpatterson
John, I just used silicone windscreen sealant....

John,
I just used silicone windscreen sealant. Its available in small packs at your local auto parts supplier for repairing leaks. It has the advantage that it bonds to the glass like you would not...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-16-2005, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,327
Posted By dpatterson
This is not an easy job - I did it a couple of...

This is not an easy job - I did it a couple of months ago and hope never to repeat it. I had all the window regulator and glass out anyway for other reasons but I dont think you could get to the stay...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-16-2005, 08:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,969
Posted By dpatterson
Good tip Chuck but I couldnt get it to work when...

Good tip Chuck but I couldnt get it to work when I tried a couple of months ago. Ended up forking out for the socket - about $20 aussie dollars for a socket I'm not likely to use again any time soon!...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-28-2005, 02:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,524
Posted By dpatterson
My experience with door rattles in a 107 SL has...

My experience with door rattles in a 107 SL has been the same culprit on two different vehicles. The guideblocks in the bottom corners of the glass that both isolate from and guide the glass up and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-16-2005, 06:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,296
Posted By dpatterson
In that case, if Abe is correct about your...

In that case, if Abe is correct about your alternator having an internal regulator (which is contrary to all the early 350s and 450s I have seen but that could be a euro vs USA set up issue), then it...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-12-2005, 01:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,296
Posted By dpatterson
Your 450SL should have an external regulator....

Your 450SL should have an external regulator. Mounted near the radiator , ie actually bolted to the radiator mount panel on the same side of the car as your alternator. Its a Bosch item and easily...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-11-2005, 03:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,336
Posted By dpatterson
Well a rocker (or "sill" panel as we prefer to...

Well a rocker (or "sill" panel as we prefer to call it in this part of the world) is structural. Bondo is ok for cosmetic repairs but obviously its not doing much for you structurally. So it really...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 05-09-2005, 03:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,265
Posted By dpatterson
Talking Greg, I have the manual 4 speed on my 350SL...

Greg,

I have the manual 4 speed on my 350SL here in Brisbane. I hunted around for about 12 months on the idea of changing it to a 5 speed, pretty much before I got the car on the road (it was a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-04-2005, 07:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 784
Posted By dpatterson
From memory you WILL have to remove the door....

From memory you WILL have to remove the door. Which is no big deal...... unless you've got electric windows in which case you've got a few more items to disconnect :D
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-04-2005, 07:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,271
Posted By dpatterson
Speedy I would guess that you have a leak...

Speedy I would guess that you have a leak somewhere in the tank venting system. Its supposed to exit via a tube that drops through the floor near the fuel pump. It has a bell shaped end on it and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-04-2005, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,082
Posted By dpatterson
Both my cars are right hand drive so the routing...

Both my cars are right hand drive so the routing may be slightly different but here goes:

On a RHD car it leaves the speedo head, drops down about 3 inches and turns left to run past (and below)...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-04-2005, 01:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 920
Posted By dpatterson
Fred, I've noticed on my SLs that often the...

Fred,

I've noticed on my SLs that often the date of manufacture of various interior parts is stamped in either ink or moulded in the plastic on the concealed side of them. For example the door...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-04-2005, 01:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,313
Posted By dpatterson
I have one of the cheap CD manuals for the 107 as...

I have one of the cheap CD manuals for the 107 as well as the complete set of MB USA factory manuals (ebay for $100 - retail is about 4 times that if you can find them anymore). I can assure you that...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-03-2005, 10:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 890
Posted By dpatterson
Not sure if you are still stuck on this one as...

Not sure if you are still stuck on this one as the post is a little old.....

Fuel regulator in engine bay? If you get pressure by blocking the return line, ie pump is working OK then it sounds...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-03-2005, 10:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,326
Posted By dpatterson
It was the M110 twin cam engine that I was...

It was the M110 twin cam engine that I was thinking of. M180 was another 6cyl SOHC.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 05-03-2005, 10:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,326
Posted By dpatterson
Winterfjord, I've actually done this conversion....

Winterfjord, I've actually done this conversion. I had a 250C (with the M130 motor) with worn rings and a dodgy auto. I acquired a 250CE (with the M114 motor) with an excellent engine and trans but a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-06-2004, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,430
Posted By dpatterson
Even if there are no tears or sign of leaking...

Even if there are no tears or sign of leaking grease its possible that a union has failed.

I would jack the car, support it very firmly on axle stands and then run it in drive at idle speed to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-06-2004, 05:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,430
Posted By dpatterson
Sounds like the little vapour relief line that...

Sounds like the little vapour relief line that comes down from the plastic tank above the fuel tank (allows for expansion of fuel/vapour as temperature changes).

A pic would help if available?

...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-16-2004, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,376
Posted By dpatterson
The 350SL manual drives like a dream. It would...

The 350SL manual drives like a dream. It would give my four year old BMW 528i a decent run for its money. But then it should as it theorectically puts out 147kw in stock standard form cf. 142kw from...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-15-2004, 10:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,376
Posted By dpatterson
Helluva nice car Chuck. Espcially at that price. ...

Helluva nice car Chuck. Espcially at that price.

I just took the tow hitch off my 73 4-speed manual. Having just rebuilt that clutch at huge expense (try buying the clutch kit for the V8 - MB...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-02-2004, 02:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,117
Posted By dpatterson
I can confirm that the SLC bonnet (hood) will fit...

I can confirm that the SLC bonnet (hood) will fit the SL - thats how I found a replacement for one of mine.

And yes, early model hoods were steel, post '81 they were aluminium and the difference...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-09-2004, 11:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 998
Posted By dpatterson
Chaosmosis, If you're talking about the...

Chaosmosis,

If you're talking about the clock in the centre of the dash (replaced with eyeball vent after '73) then it just pulls out. It helps if the radio is out and you can get your fingers up...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-19-2004, 07:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,237
Posted By dpatterson
Thanks for the information. I got in contact with...

Thanks for the information. I got in contact with Will this morning. He has quite a few bits I need. Looks like I might have to make a trip to Melbourne.
The complete interior sounds interesting...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-16-2004, 07:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,237
Posted By dpatterson
Damian, Whereabouts in Oz did you get the...

Damian,

Whereabouts in Oz did you get the 300SL boot lid?

I need some interior trim pieces to finish one of my 350SLs that I havnt been able to find. Doesnt seem to be anybody wrecking a 107...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-10-2004, 07:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 946
Posted By dpatterson
Sounds like the connector for the D jet trigger...

Sounds like the connector for the D jet trigger points Jim. My CD doesnt even consider D-Jet, only K jet so that might be why you cant find the reference Chuck. Are you SURE these wires do not go...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-10-2004, 06:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,237
Posted By dpatterson
Damian, I buy most of my Merc parts from...

Damian,

I buy most of my Merc parts from Startech in NZ - they will ship to Oz and are fantastic to deal with (I should be on commission - or at least a discount).

I bought a brand new boot lid...
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