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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

08-25-2009, 06:15 PM

Replies: 13

Bosch Factory Lambda Tester Tool

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Posted By tiehacker

I use a common analog voltmeter. Connect the...

I use a common analog voltmeter. Connect the negative lead to #3 pin of the diagnostic plug and the positive lead to the positive side of the battery. Disconnect O2 sensor and note the voltage...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-11-2009, 10:55 PM

Replies: 374

What's your age, SL owner?

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Posted By tiehacker

63.. I have owned some two seaters in the past ...

63.. I have owned some two seaters in the past MGB, triumph, opel and mercury. I have wanted a 107 since the first one I saw but it seems that I could never justify the initial cost while trying to...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-10-2009, 05:47 PM

Replies: 5

euro 500sl light switch question

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Posted By tiehacker

So how can it be "re-connected"? My lights barely...

So how can it be "re-connected"? My lights barely make it past the hood and I've just about gone crazy trying to find some way to adjust them. Is this just disconnected behind the dash or has it been...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-07-2009, 11:24 PM

Replies: 78

80-89 500SL (R107) Owner Roll Call

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Posted By tiehacker

1984 500sl. I haven't had the car long (Jan 17th...

1984 500sl. I haven't had the car long (Jan 17th I think) and the first order of business was new cams and followers. I finally got it on the road a few days back and last night had a close encounter...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-17-2009, 08:24 PM

Replies: 54

Idle Speed Air/Control/Slide Valve Confidence Check

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Posted By tiehacker

I had the same problem with my '84 500sl. I...

I had the same problem with my '84 500sl. I removed the idle control valve and cleaned it with a product called " Gun Scrubber" it can be found at any Wal-Mart or similar store.

The black gunk...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-11-2009, 09:54 PM

Replies: 12

Exhaust Cross-Over Necessary? (early R107)

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Posted By tiehacker

I don't really know any of the physics myself. I...

I don't really know any of the physics myself. I have always thought it was because of balancing the back pressure. Tiehacker

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-10-2009, 10:09 PM

Replies: 12

Exhaust Cross-Over Necessary? (early R107)

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Posted By tiehacker

I haven't any experience with MB exhaust but I've...

I haven't any experience with MB exhaust but I've built a few street rods and as a good rule of thumb adding a crossover will produce more torque esp. at the lower rpms. tiehacker

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-10-2009, 10:04 PM

Replies: 84

Who has the rarest SL on this forum?

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Posted By tiehacker

500sl euro that actually passed inspection and...

500sl euro that actually passed inspection and has been liscensed.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-10-2009, 07:11 PM

Replies: 2

cam gear with chain?

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Posted By tiehacker

At the price it costs to get that far. I would ...

At the price it costs to get that far. I would replace the cam gears if they show the slightest wear. You don't want to open the front of that engine again anytime soon. I recently replaced timing...

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