Leaking Hydralic cyl for soft top

[saspedor]

I have a 1995 SL500, the bottom actuator cylinder leaks hydraulic oil (a lot) when raising and lowering the top. I have searched for a repair proceedure for this in the threads but cannot find one. Has anyone conducted this repair, if so can you give me some pointers. I have attached a copy of the leaking cylinder.

[jmerc6]

I have a '95 SL500 as well and recently had all twelve cylinders rebuilt. All the recommendations I read say that you should at least repair the matching pair b/c the newly rebuilt one will put extra pressure on the older one causing it to leak eventually.
Go to Benzworld.com and look under the SL forum. Go to the third sticky. At the bottom of the page you will see a thread called "the ulimate hydrauclic cylinder site." You will find the info you are looking for.
There is a fellows from Kanas who can rebuild your cylinder for $40. He gives a 3 year guarantee. Nice guy. You will find his info there this site as well.
Hope this helps.

[saspedor]

Thanks for the advice, I will look up the website and use the info

[saspedor]

Hi, I tried the benzworld site without success (maybe differant from south africa) p[lease can you give me the web address of "the ultimate hydralic cyl site" thanks for your help

[jmerc6]

Try this:
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r129-sl-class/1409314-read-these-important-useful-archived-topics.html

[saspedor]

Thanks for the help, I was looking on BM.com. As you say, the threads contained in the sticky are very helpful!