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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

10-22-2010, 09:40 PM

Replies: 3

95 SL 500

Views: 1,016

Posted By pcsessler

95 SL500

Hi,

You'll find relevant posts on the wire issue in www.benzworld.org. Appparently, it is a fairly easy and not that expensive operation.

Peter C. Sessler

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

09-02-2010, 04:34 PM

Replies: 16

Opinion on owing an MB

Views: 2,020

Posted By pcsessler

Opinion on owning an MB

Hi,

I am working on a book on Mercedes Benz SLs- from 1954-2011 and I would like to hear from owners why they bought an MB:

Why do you like MB?

Is this ownership experience better than...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

08-31-2010, 03:24 PM

Replies: 16

Opinion on owing an MB

Views: 2,020

Posted By pcsessler

Opinion on owing an MB

Hi,

I am working on a book on Mercedes Benz SLs- from 1954-2011 and I would like to hear from owners why they bought an MB:

Why do you like MB?

Is this ownership experience better than...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

02-11-2010, 09:20 PM

Replies: 6

96 SL500 Alignment Question

Views: 1,321

Posted By pcsessler

Hi, Drivel. He is just trying to get you to...

Hi,

Drivel. He is just trying to get you to pay- that's why they are called "stealers." Really, MB cars are no different then most cars out there (in terms of the suspension)- except when you are...

Forum: Tech Help

02-07-2010, 12:26 PM

Replies: 2

Non-MB engine question.

Views: 680

Posted By pcsessler

Hi, I would try some sealer leak before...

Hi,

I would try some sealer leak before replacing the seal.

Rod bearing noise: a loud tick, tick, tick
Crankshaft bearing noise: a heavy thud noise

Peter C. Sessler

Forum: Tech Help

02-02-2010, 11:00 PM

Replies: 4

500E M119 timing chain rail replacement question

Views: 8,006

Posted By pcsessler

Hi, I just realized that I hadn't answered...

Hi,

I just realized that I hadn't answered your question! Yes, they go bad- look at how cheapo the original ones are. The high heat location makes them brittle and so they break.

Peter C....

Forum: Tech Help

02-02-2010, 10:53 PM

Replies: 4

500E M119 timing chain rail replacement question

Views: 8,006

Posted By pcsessler

Hi, It has happened to my engine at 90K. The...

Hi,

It has happened to my engine at 90K. The parts are really very cheap- all you need is to take the valve cover off and replace the broken timing chain guide.

Anyway, all the replacement...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-31-2010, 08:58 PM

Replies: 2

non SL but its a benz and soft top question

Views: 948

Posted By pcsessler

Hi, Taking an educated guess, under the...

Hi,

Taking an educated guess, under the spare.

Peter C. Sessler

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-25-2010, 08:24 PM

Replies: 374

What's your age, SL owner?

Views: 55,469

Posted By pcsessler

Hi, 1992 500SL, bought in January 15, 2009....

Hi,

1992 500SL, bought in January 15, 2009. Love it.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-14-2010, 09:22 PM

Replies: 36

Sticky: Special request (PICTURES), repair photos reference section

Views: 57,903

Posted By pcsessler

1992 500 SL

Here are some of my engine (119).

The first shows the engine from the bottom- The 6 bolt bottom engine is certainly rare.

The second shows the front with the timing chain cover removed.

The...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

01-14-2010, 07:14 PM

Replies: 3

timing chain and cam timing 500SL M119 eng

Views: 2,539

Posted By pcsessler

Hi, I can give you a detailed description of...

Hi,

I can give you a detailed description of adjusting cam timing- if you still need it.

Let me know!

Peter C. Sessler

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

07-01-2009, 02:24 PM

Replies: 3

500SL Convertible

Views: 1,102

Posted By pcsessler

500 SL Convertible roof

It is much easier to manually remove your roof if the system does not have any fluid in it- otherwise it is difficult.

To manually remove the hardtop, you need the tool that has an allen wrench on...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

05-01-2009, 09:29 PM

Replies: 6

Oil tubes

Views: 1,682

Posted By pcsessler

Hi, I just want to bring everyone upto date....

Hi,

I just want to bring everyone upto date.

1. I decided to do the work myself- the first step was to do a compression check on all the cylinders- the reading was 150 lbs.+ so that means the...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-31-2009, 12:49 PM

Replies: 21

What's '95 500SL worth?

Views: 2,301

Posted By pcsessler

I think you can do cheaper, provided you are...

I think you can do cheaper, provided you are handy. If you are not at all mechanically inclined, then you should be looking elsewhere.

Engine: You have the heads off- so send them to be rebuilt-...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-25-2009, 11:32 PM

Replies: 6

Oil tubes

Views: 1,682

Posted By pcsessler

Oil tubes

Thanks- I know the MB timing is specifically difficult- I'll ask the MB mechanic to set the timing. That's the plan, at least.

pcsessler

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-25-2009, 04:28 PM

Replies: 6

Oil tubes

Views: 1,682

Posted By pcsessler

Oil tubes

Thanks for the info.

I took off the other valve cover- it looks the same as the other cover.

As I don't have plastic oil tubes (I have metal ones) they all look OK- not broken or bent. I've...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

03-24-2009, 02:14 PM

Replies: 6

Oil tubes

Views: 1,682

Posted By pcsessler

Oil tubes

I have a 1992 MB 500SL and I am trying to eliminate problem areas- I replaced all the timing chain guides, oil pump and idler gear. When I got the car back, it wasn't idling as smoothly as when it...

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