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Forum: Tech Help 05-30-2014, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,732
Posted By desert
Thanks for all the good input. I got a quote from...

Thanks for all the good input. I got a quote from our local MB of $322 for battery and install, I may go with them to preclude any chance of losing any functions during switch out and I have to be on...
Forum: Tech Help 05-29-2014, 05:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,732
Posted By desert
Thanks, would you happen to have the model number...

Thanks, would you happen to have the model number of the battery you bought from Sears or do they figure it out for you? My 04 also has the aux battery for the breaking system so maybe that one keeps...
Forum: Tech Help 05-29-2014, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,732
Posted By desert
battery for 2004 E320

I need a new main battery for my 2004 E320 wagon. Is there an alternate to the OEM battery available ( make and part number?) and if so where can I order one and approx. how much? Second question: If...
Forum: Tech Help 11-14-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By desert
Thanks for the info, good to know that I can...

Thanks for the info, good to know that I can open/close manually if and when the power lift goes out.....Desert
Forum: Tech Help 11-13-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,167
Posted By desert
04 E320 wagon power lift tail gate

We have a low mileage ( 42K) 2004 E320 wagon with the power lift tail gate. During the last MB major service the Tech found an error code for the power lift mechanism although the lift was and...
Forum: Detailing and Interior 10-15-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,054
Posted By desert
2004 E320 fabric door sills

My 2004 E320 wagon ( 43K) has those fabric door sills that are impossible to keep clean over the years on an otherwise like new car. Does anyone know of a washable plastic devise that can cover these...
Forum: Tech Help 09-07-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By desert
Thanks very much for your input, that's good...

Thanks very much for your input, that's good information....Desert
Forum: Tech Help 09-06-2013, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 829
Posted By desert
Need advise

This may be a little off subject but I can't find an answer to this question anywhere or from anyone except possibly the dealer and they sure are not going to tell me. Question: When you are...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-10-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,764
Posted By desert
OK, I guess from the non response that $13,000 is...

OK, I guess from the non response that $13,000 is too high but I would really like to sell this exceptional car to someone that appreciates and wants a European model 280SL. I will accept a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-06-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,764
Posted By desert
Forgot to mention that this 280SL is the Euro...

Forgot to mention that this 280SL is the Euro model but is in full compliance with all US requirements. It has the European headlights and bumpers. Car has passed Smog Tests in California when we...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Cars For Sale 08-06-2013, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,764
Posted By desert
1985 280SL for sale

1985 280Sl with 64K original miles in beautiful condition. Accident free, zero rust, original paint with high gloss unique European Burgundy color. Interior in prime condition with like new dash. An...
Forum: Tech Help 06-27-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,857
Posted By desert
Tucson Az....113 degrees by Saturday

Tucson Az....113 degrees by Saturday
Forum: Tech Help 06-27-2013, 05:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,857
Posted By desert
Charge for SBC diagnosis?

I have a 2004 E320 Wagon with 40K on it. My wife ( it's her car) thinks the SBC system is cycling more often that it was. The SBC pump is still under extended warranty. I called our local MB dealer...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-03-2013, 04:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,196
Posted By desert
Thanks for the info. without getting under the...

Thanks for the info. without getting under the car ( it's 104 in our garage today, Tucson) or putting it on a lift can anyone confirm that the 722-306 is a six bolt large case trans ? Thanks Desert
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-02-2013, 03:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,196
Posted By desert
280SL transmission service

How often should I have the transmission serviced ( oil filter etc.) on my 85 280SL with the 110 engine and 722-306 trans? What is the best trans oil/filter for it and any other...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-13-2012, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,695
Posted By desert
Thanks for the pictures, as they say, "a picture...

Thanks for the pictures, as they say, "a picture is worth a thousand words" especially when messing around an engine....Thanks to all for the input, Desert
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-12-2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,695
Posted By desert
Any picture of the adjustment screw would be much...

Any picture of the adjustment screw would be much appreciated. As I said, the linkage on this engine is unbelivablely complicated so I am not going to mess with that but if someone could show me the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-12-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,695
Posted By desert
I kinda thought the linkage was not the answer. I...

I kinda thought the linkage was not the answer. I have the shop manuals on this engine so I'll do some homework and see if I can locate the throttle body and the large brass screw you described but...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-12-2012, 05:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,695
Posted By desert
110 engine idle adjustment

I need to slighlty increase the idle on the 110 engine in my 85 280SL Euro.
Can this be done with adjusting the linkage which is about as complicated as I've ever seen or is the idle...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-03-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,143
Posted By desert
Re Re: Radio speakers

OK it popped out with some serious pulling at the corners, just stuck in there for 27 years...Thanks for all input.....Desert
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-03-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,010
Posted By desert
Re: dash speaker grills

Thanks to forum input below I had no problem getting the dash speaker grill off but now I want to remove the speaker itself and it seems to be in there very solid. I did remove the two screw bracket...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-03-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,380
Posted By desert
Thanks, that's exactly the information I was...

Thanks, that's exactly the information I was looking for, it makes it so much easier when you know what you're doing plus it greatly reduces the chance of damage. I'll print it out to have with me...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-03-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,380
Posted By desert
dash speaker grills

I need to replace the two radio speakers located in the dash of my 1985
280SL (Euro). They are the originals. How do you remove the two dash grills that cover the speakers? Do they just snap out/...
Forum: Tech Help 10-15-2012, 11:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,165
Posted By desert
Thank you for saving me a trip across Tucson...

Thank you for saving me a trip across Tucson which is about 45 min. each way plus time at the dealer. The 2 second hold down of the overhead switch solved the problem and the sun roof is now working...
Forum: Tech Help 10-15-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,165
Posted By desert
Page 204 of the 2004 E320 owners manual says...

Page 204 of the 2004 E320 owners manual says quote " The sliding/pop-up roof must be resynchoronized each time:
. after the battery has been disconnected" end quote.
Forum: Tech Help 10-14-2012, 12:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,165
Posted By desert
Yes, the car is 8 years old but has only 32K on...

Yes, the car is 8 years old but has only 32K on it and is in a garage %98 of the time with a sheet over it when it is in the garage. The sun roof has been opened maybe 10 times in those eight years....
Forum: Tech Help 10-13-2012, 04:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,165
Posted By desert
Nope, lube isn't the problem but I think I now...

Nope, lube isn't the problem but I think I now know what the problem is....( should have read the owners manual first before posting) seems that the sun roof has to be re- synchronized every time the...
Forum: Tech Help 10-13-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,165
Posted By desert
Possible, I'll give it a try with some...

Possible, I'll give it a try with some silicon...Thanks, Desert
Forum: Tech Help 10-13-2012, 01:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,165
Posted By desert
E320 Sunroof not working properly

I have a 04 E320 Wagon with very low miles. I went to use the sunroof today after not using it for many months ( Tucson 100+ temps) and it won't go back all the way as it did before when you press...
Forum: Tech Help 09-12-2012, 11:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,261
Posted By desert
Thanks for the feedback, I do use Shell V Power...

Thanks for the feedback, I do use Shell V Power 91 octane so maybe I'll just add the Techron every 10k or so. Thanks again.....Desert
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