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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

11-24-2017, 03:43 PM

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Newbie thinking of buying an early 80s 380SL Advice appreciated

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Posted By rowdie

Not all North American 380SL had single row...

Not all North American 380SL had single row chains, only the '81-"83 models. All 560SL models came with LSD as standard equipment.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

11-09-2017, 12:30 PM

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Newbie thinking of buying an early 80s 380SL Advice appreciated

Views: 49,664

Posted By rowdie

Even if converted to dual row that's a lot of...

Even if converted to dual row that's a lot of miles if no proof of recent timing chain system service.

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

09-25-2009, 09:33 PM

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Newbie thinking of buying an early 80s 380SL Advice appreciated

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Posted By rowdie

I have a fondness for the 280 and 300 SLs. Both...

I have a fondness for the 280 and 300 SLs. Both have the DOHC inline six and are euros. The 300 is pretty rare in the US. It depends on where you are. If you have to pass emission testing then I...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

09-25-2009, 03:20 PM

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Newbie thinking of buying an early 80s 380SL Advice appreciated

Views: 49,664

Posted By rowdie

On the Northern Resource link there is an R107...

On the Northern Resource link there is an R107 buyers guide somewhere. Or just google "Mercedes R107 buyers guide" Good information.

The 380SL was not covered by the subframe recall. This is a...

Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum

09-25-2009, 10:08 AM

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Newbie thinking of buying an early 80s 380SL Advice appreciated

Views: 49,664

Posted By rowdie

The '81-'83 had a single row timing chain. ...

The '81-'83 had a single row timing chain. Unless it has been converted to double row then pass. The '84-'85 had the double row but there is no guarantee on that either.

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