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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-26-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,824
Posted By spinedoc
Make sure you get a good inspection, I had 2 SL's...

Make sure you get a good inspection, I had 2 SL's with blow trannies before 100k, one was a 92, the other was a 96 (which also had an engine failure). Other than those major caveats it was my...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-16-2008, 12:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,043
Posted By spinedoc
Yes they sold quickly.

Yes they sold quickly.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-12-2008, 12:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,043
Posted By spinedoc
Exclamation Selling my 18" AMG staggered chrome wheels with Pirelli tires and dust covers.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=216283
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 03-12-2008, 12:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 745
Posted By spinedoc
Exclamation 18" AMG chrome staggered wheels and Pirelli tires FS. R129/R230

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170199884213
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-12-2008, 04:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 988
Posted By spinedoc
Exclamation Cost of replacing rear subframe on 2003 SL500?

Hey guys, just wanted to get a ballpark cost of having the rear subframe replaced on a 2003 SL500.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-27-2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,745
Posted By spinedoc
The mercedes dealership has the records for...

The mercedes dealership has the records for regular oil changes before 50k, I bought the car at 50k. In fact it had a new timing belt so someone was very meticulous before I owned it.

The case...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-27-2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,381
Posted By spinedoc
Yes I installed a new engine, well its not here...

Yes I installed a new engine, well its not here yet. And I meant low oil pressure, most likely main/rod bearings.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-22-2007, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,745
Posted By spinedoc
That's not the case at all, but I do appreciate...

That's not the case at all, but I do appreciate the input.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-20-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,745
Posted By spinedoc
Well you hit that one on the head. Everything...

Well you hit that one on the head. Everything else was checked and we came to the conclusion that it was the bearings and clearances that were causing the low oil pressure. At this time just the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-19-2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,381
Posted By spinedoc
Yes it's the same engine that had the stalling,...

Yes it's the same engine that had the stalling, we found it was the fuel pressure regulators and replaced them, and it ran fine. We had the noise up top from the lifters not getting oil and then we...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-19-2007, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By spinedoc
Compression was good in all cylinders when...

Compression was good in all cylinders when checked by my indie, it was the low oil pressure that I didn't like, and did not want to pay for the diagnostics. I'm assuming rod and/or main bearings,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Used Parts For Sale & Wanted 12-19-2007, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 790
Posted By spinedoc
Smile 1996 SL500/R129 Engine for sale!

Off a 1996 SL500. approximately 115k miles. Engine starts and runs perfectly, but has low oil compression. Great for someone who has the tools to rebuild it.

Ebay listing:...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-19-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,381
Posted By spinedoc
Smile 1996 SL500 engine if anyone needs it cheap.

I'm selling my old engine, about 115k miles on it. It starts and runs perfectly, but has low oil compression. Here is the ebay listing. PM me if you want to make a private offer.
...
Forum: Tech Help 12-13-2007, 09:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 985
Posted By spinedoc
I am very tempted to try a new oil pump, but at...

I am very tempted to try a new oil pump, but at $450 I wanted to check everything else first. Is there no way to specifically test the oil pump?
Forum: Tech Help 12-13-2007, 09:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 985
Posted By spinedoc
Thanks David, I mentioned this and he said it was...

Thanks David, I mentioned this and he said it was the first thing he looked at, but looked impressed that I knew this.

Currently we have very low oil pressure, 5psi, and worn rod bearings. We are...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-13-2007, 09:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,745
Posted By spinedoc
Thanks Robert. Currently the engine has been...

Thanks Robert. Currently the engine has been lifted, and we are looking inside. Here's what we have so far:

The oil pressure is VERY low, 5psi.
The main bearings measure ok
The journal...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-04-2007, 08:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,745
Posted By spinedoc
I'm not sure what "decent care" is on this...

I'm not sure what "decent care" is on this vehicle, but I changed the oil every 5000 miles with synthetic, and do all the other maintenance items. I drove the car like a grandmother, and my wife is...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-04-2007, 05:52 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,745
Posted By spinedoc
Excellent info, thank you. I will run it by him....

Excellent info, thank you. I will run it by him. I thought with piston slap you would definitely see some low compression and oil consumption if it was bad to the point of making noise?

On a...
Forum: Tech Help 11-26-2007, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 985
Posted By spinedoc
Exclamation Update to engine problems, 96 SL500. Need input

Anyway to make a short story long, here's what happened:

Car was running perfectly, but had a very very small tick occasionally, my mechanic mentioned it, but we never took it any further for a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-26-2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,745
Posted By spinedoc
Engine problems update

1996 SL500

Anyway to make a short story long, here's what happened:

Car was running perfectly, but had a very very small tick occasionally, my mechanic mentioned it, but we never took it any...
Forum: Tech Help 11-12-2007, 05:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 978
Posted By spinedoc
Well it's odd, before I brought it in it had an...

Well it's odd, before I brought it in it had an engine knock sometimes only, and it was faint. But after he got it running, he told me over the phone that the engine knock was very loud and gave it...
Forum: Tech Help 11-12-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 978
Posted By spinedoc
Engine is back up and running, but the faint...

Engine is back up and running, but the faint knock I had before has gotten worse. My indie says it's a connecting rod/bearing and doesn't have confidence in the engine.

Anyone know if a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-12-2007, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,421
Posted By spinedoc
Engine is back up and running, but the faint...

Engine is back up and running, but the faint knock I had before has gotten worse. My indie says it's a connecting rod/bearing and doesn't have confidence in the engine.

Anyone know if a...
Forum: Tech Help 11-03-2007, 10:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 978
Posted By spinedoc
Read above. My fault for misinterpreting what he...

Read above. My fault for misinterpreting what he said.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-03-2007, 10:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,421
Posted By spinedoc
I spoke to my tech today and he clarified what he...

I spoke to my tech today and he clarified what he thought the problem was. I am not mechanically inclined so half of it probably went over my head.

It has a bottom end noise that's been there for...
Forum: Tech Help 11-03-2007, 10:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 978
Posted By spinedoc
I spoke to my tech today and he clarified what he...

I spoke to my tech today and he clarified what he thought the problem was. I am not mechanically inclined so half of it probably went over my head.

It has a bottom end noise that's been there for...
Forum: Tech Help 11-03-2007, 07:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 978
Posted By spinedoc
If the timing belt jumped would it cause the...

If the timing belt jumped would it cause the bottom end noise?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-03-2007, 06:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,421
Posted By spinedoc
If the timing belt jumped would it cause the...

If the timing belt jumped would it cause the bottom end noise?
Forum: Tech Help 11-02-2007, 09:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 978
Posted By spinedoc
Exclamation PO300 cylinders 5,6,7,8 misfiring, all low compressions, any ideas?

1996 SL500 with 112k, starting bogging down badly and then stalled out. I had it towed. It came up with PO300, PO305, PO306, PO307, PO308, no more codes. It has a clacking that seems to be coming...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-02-2007, 08:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,421
Posted By spinedoc
Thumbs down Is it worth putting an engine in a 96 R129 with 100k?

I cannot believe how unreliable this car has been. I just put in a rebuilt transmission at 75k miles (actually 2nd SL500 that needed a trans).

Just the other day I had a connecting rod failure at...
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