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Steve Guilford
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Tech Help
12-20-2002, 07:17 PM
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Looking to buy 450 SLC...
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Steve Guilford
Well, first off, a 5.0 SLC is one of the rarest...
Well, first off, a 5.0 SLC is one of the rarest MBZ coupes available. If you're going to get it as an everyday car, I'd caution you that you are driving a car that is one of the last sleeper...
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Tech Help
03-11-2002, 11:49 PM
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450 slc heater always on
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Steve Guilford
AAL, If you paid a couple hundred bucks to...
AAL,
If you paid a couple hundred bucks to replace the heater valve, as you described, get a new mechanic. These valves are about $40, take less than 30 minutes to replace and the job is easy for...
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Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum
01-08-2002, 12:44 PM
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SLC owners-how does it handle??? opinions pleeze
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Steve Guilford
Anthony, attribution to L.J.K. Setright would be...
Anthony, attribution to L.J.K. Setright would be in order don't you think ?
Steve Guilford
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Tech Help
11-17-2001, 01:17 AM
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'81 380 SLC with oil leaks
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Steve Guilford
The rear seal can be done w/out removing the...
The rear seal can be done w/out removing the engine. It is definitely not a 3K job. Find an honest mechanic.
If the other oil leak blows smoke on the right hand side (facing forward) cylinder...
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Tech Help
08-16-2001, 06:46 PM
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450 SLC window
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Steve Guilford
This can be done but it is a significant (not...
This can be done but it is a significant (not major though) job. You have to remove the window assemblies from inside the car. Doing so entails the removal of the back seats, side walls, top & side...
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Tech Help
12-06-2000, 09:35 PM
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SLC Louvers
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Steve Guilford
Ok, now I've done it. I managed to get the...
Ok, now I've done it. I managed to get the louvers out of my 5.0 and have popped them open. Anybody got any tips on how to properly refinish and re-seal them ?
Thanks in advance.
Steve...
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Tech Help
09-11-2000, 07:20 PM
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Removing alternator pulley 450 SLC
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Steve Guilford
Guess I get to answer my own question. The...
Guess I get to answer my own question.
The pulley assembly is held on the armature shaft by a 22mm bolt. Problem is, these bolts get frozen onto the shaft and one must hold the armature...
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Tech Help
09-09-2000, 12:21 AM
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Removing alternator pulley 450 SLC
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Steve Guilford
Removing alternator pulley 450 SLC
I have to replace the alternator on my 450 SLC. How does one go about properly removing the pulley ?
Thanks
Steve Guilford
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Mercedes-Benz Wheels & Tires
03-17-2000, 12:55 AM
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Center Caps for BBS Rims
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Steve Guilford
Hi there. I'm looking to purchase a set of...
Hi there.
I'm looking to purchase a set of center-caps for the BBS rims on my SLC. Do anybody here have a line on some ? If so, contact me at sguilford@minglewooddata.com
Thanks
Steve...
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Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock
03-14-2000, 11:26 PM
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Radar Detector Survey
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Steve Guilford
Woe is me. Got me a ticket in Seal Beach Ca....
Woe is me. Got me a ticket in Seal Beach Ca. coming home from the Bob Dylan concert. (Pretty good shows, even saw a girl in a Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat, no really).
Anyways, do these detectors...
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Tech Help
03-03-2000, 02:33 PM
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560 SLC rough idle
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Steve Guilford
In your message you indicate having a 560 SLC. ...
In your message you indicate having a 560 SLC. Where did you get a 560 SLC, or is that a typo ?
Steve Guilford
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Tech Help
03-03-2000, 11:39 AM
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DIY Shocks and Springs - 107
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Steve Guilford
Howdy, I was a wonderin' if, given the...
Howdy,
I was a wonderin' if, given the proper tools, jack stands and floor-jack, one could change the shocks and (maybe) springs on a 107. Is it a reasonable job for an 'at home' recreational...
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Tech Help
10-18-1999, 12:47 PM
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Engine for 450 SLC Euro spec
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Steve Guilford
Pull the left-hand (as you face the engine) valve...
Pull the left-hand (as you face the engine) valve cover - four little 13mm bolts. Everything should be nice and tidy in there - i.e. no shredded parts.
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Tech Help
10-18-1999, 01:18 AM
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Engine for 450 SLC Euro spec
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Steve Guilford
Sorry...Sounds like you ate your timming chain. ...
Sorry...Sounds like you ate your timming chain. Time to dump the car or open your wallet big time. When was the last time you had the timming chain changed ?
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Tech Help
08-28-1999, 03:38 AM
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Engine Temperature
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Steve Guilford
I have a '76 SLC, also live in La-La land, and...
I have a '76 SLC, also live in La-La land, and have done the following to keep her cool.
Had the radiator cored - not just flushed.
Used RedLine Water Wetter.
Had the engine steamed cleaned -...
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Tech Help
08-22-1999, 07:04 PM
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Keeping cool after parking
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Steve Guilford
Two Cents Worth I have a '76 SLC with Cats...
Two Cents Worth
I have a '76 SLC with Cats mounted under the exhaust manifold. It gets pretty hot under the collar after shutdown. My simple solution for the moment is to pop the hood whenever...
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Tech Help
08-11-1999, 12:47 PM
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450 slc brakes
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Steve Guilford
Your right-front caliper is probably hanging-up...
Your right-front caliper is probably hanging-up (not releasing fully). Take it back to the shop they may be able to clean it up externally. You may have to get a new/reman unit.
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Tech Help
07-21-1999, 12:38 PM
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Hot Door/Water Leaks on '76 450 SLC
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Steve Guilford
As far as the hot door, are you sure your heater...
As far as the hot door, are you sure your heater isn't stuck in the on position. The micro-switches and/or heater valve sometimes fail leaving the heat on. There is a vent into the doors. Check to...
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Tech Help
07-13-1999, 04:47 AM
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Mileage for 1974 450 SLC
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Steve Guilford
Your mileage sounds about right. I have a '76...
Your mileage sounds about right. I have a '76 that I keep in tune myself can squeeze out 180 per tankfull so you're doin' better than me (I hot-rod a lot).
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Tech Help
07-10-1999, 02:57 PM
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1980 450 SLC
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1,342
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Steve Guilford
Pity the poor 'SLC. Twas the top o' the line at...
Pity the poor 'SLC. Twas the top o' the line at one time ya know. I've got a '76 w/ 130K and consider it to be one of the better car available for under 10K here in So. Cal. If you've got one to...
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Tech Help
07-07-1999, 02:24 AM
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'76 SLC to R134a
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Steve Guilford
Greetings... I'm planning to change-over the...
Greetings...
I'm planning to change-over the A/C system in my SLC to R134a (leaking compressor). I already have a new compressor, expando-valve, temp-switch and rec/drier. I'm planning on doing...
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