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Old 03-12-2001, 09:09 PM
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Hi Techmasters!
Just purchased a gorgeous 77 450SL
roadster with 130,000 miles on it and
noticed the rear wheels are butterflied out
at the bottom. Not bad, but noticeable. Is this
caused by bad shocks or is it something more
serious? Thanks Ted, aka turbo SD.

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Old 03-12-2002, 02:09 PM
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same problem

I have the same problem with my 450Sl. Any responses? Also what other problems have you noticed in your Sl? I just purchased mine and am interested in what other owners have noticed on their 450's.

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Old 03-12-2002, 05:37 PM
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hey guys... i don't have the b-fly problem but we should start some threads under the SL forum. Since you two have a '77 and I have a '79, we have basically the same everything (other than year!!). I've been investigating some issues with the CIS fuel injection system and have ordered a supplementary air valve to correct the rough idle problem when warm... Generally, these are fine vehicles and within my reach as far as working on it.
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Old 03-12-2002, 06:19 PM
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I believe this was discussed in the past, and worn suspension arm bushings, deformed suspension arms, and sagging springs/collapsed spring pads were identified as possible culprits. Try a search - the old threads are still there back to 1999. Good luck!

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