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05-13-2003, 02:20 PM
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Are 560SL's easy to work on for the D-I-Y'er?
Thinking of buying a 560SL and wondered if they are accessible foy D-I-Y repairs. What are the recurring things to look for in a used 560SL? Thanks.
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05-15-2003, 04:11 PM
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I think so. Admittedly it's not as easy as working on my 300SEL, where I can sit in the engine compartment while working on the engine. The hood doesn't crank up as high as the W126 either, but the concepts are all the same as the 300E you used to own. CIS-E Fuel Injection, only two valve covers instead of one.
Recurring things... Have the timing chain and guide rails checked. That's the only catastrophic problem that's more common than it should be. Any other advise would be common to any gas Mercedes from the late '80s. No common head gasket problems or wiring harness problems. OK, broken sunvisor clips. That's a common problem. Not as benign as it sounds either. If the soft top isn't in good shape, subtract $800-$1000. The rear window on the hard top is pretty pricey too, $800 + installation. It's amazing how much knowledge I've gained from either one of my Mercedes applies directly to my other one.
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