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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-13-2006, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,189
Posted By alanc
Lightbulb Update for the Archives

It turns out you don't need to bleed air from the brakes. The reservior just pops off out of two holes feeding into the master cylinder. The holes are upright so the fluid just pools--no air gets...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-31-2006, 07:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,189
Posted By alanc
Thanks Len.

Thanks Len.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-30-2006, 08:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,189
Posted By alanc
Brake Fluid Reservoir Leak

Has anyone ever replaced that rubber washer at the bottom of the brake fluid reservoir? What all's involved?

Will I have to bleed the brakes afterwards?

Mine's a gray market 500SL ('83). I...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-12-2003, 05:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,563
Posted By alanc
Does this post describe the sound? ...

Does this post describe the sound?

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=35792&highlight=fluttering
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 07-11-2003, 01:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,332
Posted By alanc
I think the tool they use boogers up the wood. ...

I think the tool they use boogers up the wood. (It's a U-shaped wire that fits between the radio and the wood below.) When I'm fooling with mine, I remove the ash tray, unscrew the ashtray housing...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-11-2003, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,229
Posted By alanc
On my 83 euro, the flasher relay is right behind...

On my 83 euro, the flasher relay is right behind the instrument cluster.

Also, if you didn't put in exactly the right mercedes bulb, it'll flash faster, because it's sucking off more juice.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-01-2003, 11:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,865
Posted By alanc
Can anyone tell me how to describe the wheels on...

Can anyone tell me how to describe the wheels on Greg's car, 5 posts above--the 16-hole alloys? I'm trying to order some Kleen Wheels for some like that, and they need a manufacturer name. I know...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-03-2003, 12:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,480
Posted By alanc
A book I read said the late '80s 560s had far and...

A book I read said the late '80s 560s had far and away the best engineering, especially engine.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-03-2003, 12:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,087
Posted By alanc
If it's an 83 Euro, it came with conversion...

If it's an 83 Euro, it came with conversion package, which included the smog stuff. Under the hood on top of the fan you'll probably see the conversion badge. One of the top MB mechanics around...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-02-2003, 12:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,087
Posted By alanc
I have an 83 Euro. A lot of people think Euros...

I have an 83 Euro. A lot of people think Euros are nicer looking than the US version, and the larger engine probably makes it more appealing for that year model. However, they're harder to keep...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-02-2003, 12:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 764
Posted By alanc
Kleen Wheels

Performance Products says they only sell Kleen Wheels to fit factory wheels. Is there a product for non-factory wheels? I've got those after market 16-hole ones. (The brake dust is killing me.)
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-15-2003, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,194
Posted By alanc
I had one put in when I bought the car. It looks...

I had one put in when I bought the car. It looks a lot better than a cracked dash, but I wouldn't go so far as to say you can't tell the difference from a real one. It's hard plastic, with no give...
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-05-2003, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,044
Posted By alanc
The speakers are original. The radio is a Becker...

The speakers are original. The radio is a Becker out of a '94. The passenger side speaker sounds fine.

A speaker blowing doesn't make a burned wire smell, does it?
Forum: Car Audio and Multimedia 02-03-2003, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,044
Posted By alanc
radio speaker

The other day, I smelled electrical wire smoke and after a few seconds my driver side speaker stopped working. I removed the speaker to see if it was the problem. It doesn't work when I hook it to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-31-2003, 01:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,022
Posted By alanc
I think it's actually called a hood seal. It's...

I think it's actually called a hood seal. It's maybe 8 inches wide and molds itself to the heater blower cover (which I'm assuming is that black piece above the firewall) when you shut the hood.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-30-2003, 01:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,022
Posted By alanc
There's a little one that goes at the very back...

There's a little one that goes at the very back of the hood. Made out of foam rubber--really more of a seal.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-10-2003, 01:09 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,258
Posted By alanc
If the double timing chain didn't make it any...

If the double timing chain didn't make it any more durable, why did they start doing it?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-08-2003, 01:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,258
Posted By alanc
How much does a double sprocket & chain change...

How much does a double sprocket & chain change the "100,000 miles" rule? Don't the 5.6's have a double timing chain?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-04-2003, 07:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,460
Posted By alanc
I posted the same question a few months ago about...

I posted the same question a few months ago about the unpunched floor vent cutouts, but I don't think anyone could figure out what I was talking about. I was getting no air out the bottom or through...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-03-2003, 01:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,256
Posted By alanc
Mine was doing the same thing. You'll be amazed...

Mine was doing the same thing. You'll be amazed when you see how much gunk collects in that raise/lower mechanism. One thing I'd warn you about--the seat removal is a quick job, but it's smart to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-31-2002, 01:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,444
Posted By alanc
speaker replacement

On a 107, how do you get to the driver side speaker (to replace it)?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-10-2002, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,403
Posted By alanc
P.S., I just looked at the BenzBin instructions,...

P.S., I just looked at the BenzBin instructions, and it looks like they're suggesting spray contact cement. In my opinion, that would make it 50 times harder. You need to be able to make small...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-10-2002, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,403
Posted By alanc
That's a pretty easy job, and they're less than...

That's a pretty easy job, and they're less than 50 bucks over the net.

Before you apply the mastic, do a dry run so you can see how far it needs to be tucked in at the front, how the sides and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 11-04-2002, 01:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 661
Posted By alanc
Can't run through the gears

I can shift down into 1st, either moving or at a standstill. When I then pop it over to 2nd, it stays in 1st. I can also pop it over to 3rd, and it still stays in 1st, regardless of RPM. The only...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-29-2002, 01:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,018
Posted By alanc
What is pinging caused by? I know the fuel's not...

What is pinging caused by? I know the fuel's not burning as completely, but what's making the sound?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-29-2002, 08:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,018
Posted By alanc
low octane gas

I've always used premium gas for my 500SL (1983), but as an experiment, I've gone a couple of tanks on regular gas. I don't notice a bit of difference--no pinging, still starts instantly, same...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-24-2002, 01:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,618
Posted By alanc
I doubt tightening those exposed screws will help...

I doubt tightening those exposed screws will help for long. Besides, I'd be afraid the plastic might crack over time if they were over tightened. That mirror is held on by 2 ball bearings--one at...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-21-2002, 12:42 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 24,474
Posted By alanc
Repair manual

Eric, have you (or anyone else with a 500SL gray market) found a good shop manual specifically for these cars?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-19-2002, 05:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,359
Posted By alanc
What's the downside of replacing pads without...

What's the downside of replacing pads without milling the rotors? Back in the old drum brake days, we used to buy rebuilt pads for a shade tree install and never gave a thought to turning the drums...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-19-2002, 05:13 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 24,474
Posted By alanc
timing chain

Someone just told me the early '80s 500SL Euros already had dual timing chains. Is that true?
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