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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-08-2013, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 975
Posted By abiby
I know the guy posting on the Benzworld 129 forum...

I know the guy posting on the Benzworld 129 forum from this company is very knowledgable.

Here's the web page of the company which also has links concerning DIY on your car.

Mercedes Cylinders...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-27-2013, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,253
Posted By abiby
I don't buy it.... If that were the case,...

I don't buy it....

If that were the case, removing the oil filler or dipstick while idling would immediately screw up the cars idle.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-17-2013, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,707
Posted By abiby
If you post the year and model of your SL perhaps...

If you post the year and model of your SL perhaps someone having that same car could tell you what was in theirs...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-14-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,928
Posted By abiby
Several posts on the BW 129 forum saying that...

Several posts on the BW 129 forum saying that they are crap and require LOTS of hours of fitting to work.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-19-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,289
Posted By abiby
New Cylinder NOW, before it reaches the point...

New Cylinder NOW, before it reaches the point where it won't turn at all.

It's a minor job right now, but when it reaches the point where it absolutely won't turn, it is a major job.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-28-2013, 12:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,809
Posted By abiby
+1 I agree...

+1 I agree...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-19-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,062
Posted By abiby
As you sound like you're saying you don't have...

As you sound like you're saying you don't have the time to fix it, then you pretty much answer your own question.

You should sell it intact. Lots of time and work in disassembly and selling...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-12-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,107
Posted By abiby
May or may not apply, but off the top of my head,...

May or may not apply, but off the top of my head, I seem to recall issues where staggered tires differ in diameter too much.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-12-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,715
Posted By abiby
+1 I think it's the MC as well, but I'd try...

+1

I think it's the MC as well, but I'd try power bleeding the brakes again first. If that doesn't help, it should be the MC.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-12-2013, 05:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,203
Posted By abiby
IIRC, the tach signal is also what tells the fuel...

IIRC, the tach signal is also what tells the fuel pump relay that the engine is running and that it should continue to pump fuel. ergo... no signal, no fuel.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-01-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,668
Posted By abiby
Do you ever get tired of being right? :D

Do you ever get tired of being right? :D
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-01-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,831
Posted By abiby
Perhaps this was the thread you were looking...

Perhaps this was the thread you were looking at...

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/sl-forum/145316-removal-ignition-switch-barrel.html
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-31-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,831
Posted By abiby
Are you wishing to remove the lock tumbler or the...

Are you wishing to remove the lock tumbler or the switch?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-20-2013, 11:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,258
Posted By abiby
The MB manual says it is beside the oil filter.

The MB
manual says it is beside the oil filter.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-23-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,496
Posted By abiby
I was going to say the same until I re-read the...

I was going to say the same until I re-read the post and noticed it was "condenser" rather than "evaporator". :D
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-23-2013, 01:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,098
Posted By abiby
Though my only experience with Adsit was all...

Though my only experience with Adsit was all right, they still have a reputation for no customer service.

If you don't want an original equipment rim or clone rim, I'd recommend you take a look at...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-18-2013, 06:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,513
Posted By abiby
I'd replace the fuel cap as a first attempt.... ...

I'd replace the fuel cap as a first attempt.... cheap & easy.

Then as Ron says, there are vent hoses and a plastic expansion tank, all which may have leaks.

In my case the leak was a screw...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-28-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,632
Posted By abiby
Yes, the wheel on the 107 is canted slightly to...

Yes, the wheel on the 107 is canted slightly to one side.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-15-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,356
Posted By abiby
Thrust Augmentation? Nah... I'm not going...

Thrust Augmentation? Nah... I'm not going there. :rolleyes:
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-09-2013, 07:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,596
Posted By abiby
There is a child restraint provision on the...

There is a child restraint provision on the passenger seatbelt, at least for my '96. I hope you can read this as I could only take a pic...

I assume you release it by sliding the switch the other...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-01-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,545
Posted By abiby
As Rowdie says, a vacuum leak is still a good...

As Rowdie says, a vacuum leak is still a good possibility. I am of the opinion that replacing the vacuum hoses and especially fittings is probably easier and faster than finding a leak. Often the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-19-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,178
Posted By abiby
Weather man on benzworld 107 forum is, I believe,...

Weather man on benzworld 107 forum is, I believe, in key west. You might ask over there.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-12-2012, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,700
Posted By abiby
Unlike the North American models of that year, I...

Unlike the North American models of that year, I believe the idle control on the gray market 280sl is modulated by a temperature sensor bulb which is part of the idle air control. Sadly most haven't...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-11-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,566
Posted By abiby
...and doing as Scott suggests may take care of...

...and doing as Scott suggests may take care of the problem even if you never figure out where it was. :)
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-22-2012, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,909
Posted By abiby
You can test the accumulator by clamping the fuel...

You can test the accumulator by clamping the fuel return hose closed, remove the hose from the accumulator and run a different hose from the accumulator to a container.

A good accumulator will...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-28-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 25,529
Posted By abiby
John Roncallo has been talking about and has...

John Roncallo has been talking about and has gotten the engine for a new m113 project. He's talked about fabricating some of the parts in quantity just for such a "kit".
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-07-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,426
Posted By abiby
afaik - as far as I know iirc - if i remember...

afaik - as far as I know
iirc - if i remember correctly
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-07-2012, 06:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,426
Posted By abiby
Rowdie's correct in that you'll need to remove...

Rowdie's correct in that you'll need to remove the bulb. However, if it's original to the car, the O2 sensor is probably due for replacement.

IIRC that's the same way it worked on my '87 Ford...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-07-2012, 02:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,397
Posted By abiby
That's a job I'm not looking forward to. I had...

That's a job I'm not looking forward to. I had the front cylinders rebuilt and installed them last fall & I'm just waiting for the next shoe to fall... Then I'll do the rest at one time.

Yeah,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-31-2012, 11:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,024
Posted By abiby
There is a cd manual available that came from MB,...

There is a cd manual available that came from MB, but it's a bear to navigate.
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