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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-11-2008, 07:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,958
Posted By 82gray380
This sounds like a major undertaking. Post the...

This sounds like a major undertaking. Post the pictures as soon as you can. As far as the rear end, do you think the MB will be able to handle a big block?. It just seems to me that the engine will...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-01-2008, 08:32 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,772
Posted By 82gray380
Go down several pages on this site and their is a...

Go down several pages on this site and their is a long post on this exact subject. I believe the post is "380sl awakened with high idle". You will get lots of great information about the high idle...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-31-2008, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,685
Posted By 82gray380
I know some people will object to this solution,...

I know some people will object to this solution, but I used it on my 380 and it reduced the high idle problem and did not seem to affect any other engine operations. This is diffinently a alley...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-29-2008, 09:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,926
Posted By 82gray380
The price is great, but remember that $600...

The price is great, but remember that $600 beaters can become money pits. I've gone the $500 car route many times and have had some great running beaters, but I've also had some short lived money...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-19-2008, 07:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,862
Posted By 82gray380
Keep looking and let this dealer sit on this car...

Keep looking and let this dealer sit on this car till it rusts away. I just resently bought an 1982 380sl with a very nice body (no rust), great interior and one weak valve, it drives good, but idles...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-27-2008, 09:27 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,995
Posted By 82gray380
I've been following your post since it started...

I've been following your post since it started and I must say, you are taking on a serious restoration project. You inspire me!!!. I have several restoration projects 61 TR3, 64 Volvo p1800 and a 66...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-09-2008, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,233
Posted By 82gray380
JimFreeh, The color combo is a dark gray with a...

JimFreeh, The color combo is a dark gray with a sand color interior. At one point it was a yellow, but the previous owner hated the color and had the whole car repainted. It's an older paint job,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-09-2008, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,233
Posted By 82gray380
Rust Free, First 20 years of it's life, in...

Rust Free, First 20 years of it's life, in California (with receipts) last 5 years in Chicago, in a heated garage with only 500 miles on the clock over the last 5 years. That's how it can be rust...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-09-2008, 05:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,233
Posted By 82gray380
I'm staying with the 380sl. After reading the...

I'm staying with the 380sl. After reading the replies, I decided that's the most sensible decision. The 380 is paid for, drives O.K., actually drives great, but idles a little rough, and the body is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-08-2008, 08:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,233
Posted By 82gray380
the 560 does have both tops, but no service...

the 560 does have both tops, but no service history. As for the timing chain issue, if your talking about the single/double chain issue, my 380 already had the double chain installed. I guess a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-08-2008, 07:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,233
Posted By 82gray380
Should I Buy This 560sl

I'm fairly new to the Mercedes Benz scene, but I just resently purchased a 380sl in very good physical shape, but the engine has a weak valve, but still runs good, not great, but good. I paid $3800...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-06-2008, 11:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,124
Posted By 82gray380
The type of tires that are needed depends on what...

The type of tires that are needed depends on what part of the state your moving to. Northern areas you might want some type of snow tires for the winter and a set of good radials for the summer...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-28-2008, 07:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,145
Posted By 82gray380
This idea is maybe not what your looking for, but...

This idea is maybe not what your looking for, but to save a few dollars, you might want to consider this idea. I purchased a new windblock for a newer style beetle over the internet. I believe the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-26-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 980
Posted By 82gray380
I replaced mine several months ago and from what...

I replaced mine several months ago and from what I remember, I clamped both lines. As for the crushed washers, you most definately should replace them. If you don't, you run a good chance of having a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-26-2008, 07:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,012
Posted By 82gray380
Time To Drive

I know some of you own a Mercedes for the reliability of the car, but hopefully some also love the drivability and the open air fun of driving it. I own several (7) convertibles and my 380sl is by...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-26-2008, 06:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,061
Posted By 82gray380
I agree with POS. Mercedes dealers, especially in...

I agree with POS. Mercedes dealers, especially in the Chicago (big city areas) are charging top dollar per hour just for labor. I just had my 380sl looked at for a miss at idle. Took 20 minutes, was...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-19-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,770
Posted By 82gray380
I have a 82 380sl and I've gone to 3 different...

I have a 82 380sl and I've gone to 3 different Benz dealers in the Chicago area and not one had any information or knowledge of the cracked frame recall. As far as they were concerned, they had no...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-27-2008, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,212
Posted By 82gray380
As you have already surmised, I am not a AC pro...

As you have already surmised, I am not a AC pro at all, but I am always willing to try to figure it out. Is it possible to post a picture of the pressure sensor on the dryer bottle or at least a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-26-2008, 11:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,212
Posted By 82gray380
I suppose if the system is empty, there is enough...

I suppose if the system is empty, there is enough pressure in the cans to force the gas into the lines. All I know is that I have 2 empty cans of 134 that I put into the low pressure side and the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-26-2008, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,212
Posted By 82gray380
retro fitted AC compressor not working

I bought my 1982 389sl during the winter months and never really knew if the AC worked. The P.O. stated, it did when he stored the car away several years ago. Anyways the system was dry, so I bought...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-24-2008, 11:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,257
Posted By 82gray380
If it's any concelation, I have the same look on...

If it's any concelation, I have the same look on my 82. I just finished replacing the rear shocks with Gabriel shocks and it did raise the height a little, but I have a feeling, that this look is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-21-2008, 10:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,642
Posted By 82gray380
As for the fuel mixture, just a warning. It is...

As for the fuel mixture, just a warning. It is very sensitive when making adjustments. Just turn it a little at a time (about 1/4 to 1/2) clockwise. I just had a similar problem tonight. My 380 ran...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-10-2008, 08:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,495
Posted By 82gray380
Don't get sellers remorse. I've owned several...

Don't get sellers remorse. I've owned several cars that I wasn't sure if I wanted to sell, but I did sell them anyways and every time I'd wished I hadn't. You sound very attached to this car and it's...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-10-2008, 12:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,955
Posted By 82gray380
Your right, for $1000 you can't go wrong. As far...

Your right, for $1000 you can't go wrong. As far as I'm concerned it's a great deal and a beautiful car. As for the wire wheels, I'm mainly into older british sports cars that regularly came with...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-05-2008, 07:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,286
Posted By 82gray380
I do believe this oil damage issue is more during...

I do believe this oil damage issue is more during the breaking-in of rebuilt engines. If your talking about older engine which have miles on them, I don't think the lack of ZDDP is as big an issue....
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-01-2008, 02:14 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,366
Posted By 82gray380
I agree with Johncash. I know everybody is trying...

I agree with Johncash. I know everybody is trying to help you and thats what these forums are for, but as John stated, if it won't at least start for a couple of seconds with starting fluid. You more...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-24-2008, 08:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 922
Posted By 82gray380
SunVisor removal

I have a 380sl and would like to remove my sunvisors. I need to remove the top windshield frame cover to get to the 2 phillps screws. There is a small hole in the cover that appears to have a screw...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-21-2008, 10:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,277
Posted By 82gray380
I live in the Chicago area and went to 3...

I live in the Chicago area and went to 3 different repair shops, 2 dealerships and 1 major mercedes shop and all of them had no knowledge of this being a major problem. The dealerships couldn't even...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-15-2008, 08:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,231
Posted By 82gray380
A universal fit converter is usually functionally...

A universal fit converter is usually functionally as good as original equipment when new. It will work fine as far as lowering O2. The big difference is the installation of the unit and the life...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-14-2008, 11:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,328
Posted By 82gray380
I agree with the above replys. I've cut the roofs...

I agree with the above replys. I've cut the roofs off of several different cars over the years, but they were not SLs. One was a toyota truck and I purchased a convertible top conversion kit. Looked...
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