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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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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.
jmdunn |
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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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Mark Herzig 1995 E300D 153K 1985 300D 142K (sold) 1979 450SL 122 miles (sold) 1992 500E 127K (sold) 1987 300SDL 132K (sold) 1986 300E 161K (sold) |
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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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