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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-10-2005, 08:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,474
Posted By Litton
walrus, I,m curious as to why you are pulling the...

walrus, I,m curious as to why you are pulling the all-metal radaitor in favor of the repaired Behr? How did the shop repair the Behr, it looks like the tanks are only crimped whitch would suggest...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-07-2005, 09:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,666
Posted By Litton
I have no idea what a AC manifold is but my new...

I have no idea what a AC manifold is but my new 560sl compressor this week was 1150.00. Gotta love a MB.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-07-2005, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,474
Posted By Litton
Thanks for the reply. I can find the Behr for...

Thanks for the reply. I can find the Behr for ~450.00 if I shop around and there are alternate suppliers for less then $300.00. I was wondering what justifies that large of a price differance.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-06-2005, 03:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,513
Posted By Litton
Interesting thread. I just picked up my 560...

Interesting thread. I just picked up my 560 after having the AC compressor replaced and noticed that on the way home I was right at 100 with the AC on full blast cruisin' at 75. Of course the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-05-2005, 07:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,474
Posted By Litton
560SL Radiator Question

Just got a call from my Mech who is replacing the AC compressor with the bad news that my radiatior has a slight leak. The source of the leak is unkown but her recommeded a new radiator at $700.00...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 06-25-2005, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,192
Posted By Litton
We seem to avg. around 21.9 combined city and...

We seem to avg. around 21.9 combined city and Hwy. Driving from Tucson to San Diego....avg speed 80-84 nets about 21. If I hold the speed to 75 the fuel consumption meter bounces between 24 and 27....
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 06-25-2005, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,012
Posted By Litton
98 ML320. My last oil change was done at the...

98 ML320. My last oil change was done at the indie shop I use. Probably 8 qts but I don't know for certain.
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 06-24-2005, 09:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,012
Posted By Litton
"Oil Hi" Message.

All of a sudden, I am getting an occasional "OIL HI" message. It comes on with a "ding" then may off after a bit....then back on. If I shut down overnight, it stays off unless we drive for an hour...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-05-2005, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,721
Posted By Litton
My 560 is doing the same thing. So was my 420SEL...

My 560 is doing the same thing. So was my 420SEL when I bought it. On the 420, I replaced the amp and that solved all the problems but I remember from a 126 forum that the wrong brake light bulbs...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-26-2005, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,285
Posted By Litton
I haven't noticed any "wander". So far it's...

I haven't noticed any "wander". So far it's seems steady as a rock on the freeway at any speed. Probably a bit more so then with the previous tires. But thanks for the tip, I'll check it out more...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-26-2005, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,285
Posted By Litton
560SL New Tires

I finally got a set of new tires on my 560SL. I took the recommendation of most forum users and got the Kumho's from tire rack. In addition, I moved up from the 205/65R15 to the...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 04-22-2005, 04:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,132
Posted By Litton
An interesting testimonial for my ML320

Yesterday, heading south from Tucson at 84mph and a truck dumped a very large peice of metal...not sure what it was but it was big.... 5' cube???

It took up residence smack in the middle of my...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-29-2005, 05:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,326
Posted By Litton
I was muttering about the same thing myself. My...

I was muttering about the same thing myself. My '90 420SEL had and adjustable wheel.....in and out not up and down, and even that would have been a real nice feature on the 107.
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-26-2005, 12:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,517
Posted By Litton
Lordy Lordy, is that what snow looks like. :D ...

Lordy Lordy, is that what snow looks like. :D

Actaully, I was running around in my 560SL today......top is hanging in the garage..... enjoying 70+ degrees and sun.

I just funnin" with your...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 03-25-2005, 03:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,517
Posted By Litton
What are those cars covered with....sand?

What are those cars covered with....sand?
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 03-25-2005, 02:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,355
Posted By Litton
What model?

What model?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-25-2005, 09:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,489
Posted By Litton
This sure sounds like an electrical...

This sure sounds like an electrical problem.....the underhood temps typically are hotter right after shut-down then while running. It's not unusually for devices to become susceptible to heat as...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-25-2005, 09:21 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,020
Posted By Litton
I appreciate the input and yes, the 225's sound...

I appreciate the input and yes, the 225's sound like a good idea. My choices have been narrowed down to the Kumho and the Firestone Firehawk. I put the firehawks on my 280SEL 4.5 and they are...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-24-2005, 10:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,020
Posted By Litton
Did you install them....if so, any clearance...

Did you install them....if so, any clearance problems?
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-24-2005, 09:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,020
Posted By Litton
560SL Tire Size

I did a search on this topic and didn't turn up much.

Basically, I found some tread seperation on one of my tires and my use that as an escuse to put on all new ones. The current tire is a Cooper...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-24-2005, 09:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,507
Posted By Litton
The gearing is quite high....about 2.73:1 or so I...

The gearing is quite high....about 2.73:1 or so I believe. The 560's have a substantial amount of HP and torque but is masked by the fact that the cars almost always start off in 2nd gear so they...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-23-2005, 07:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,507
Posted By Litton
Now this is the first test method that not only...

Now this is the first test method that not only makes sense but is easy and fun to use. To be honest, I have never tried a petal to metal start all the way through the gears. Usually, once I have...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-22-2005, 08:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,391
Posted By Litton
I like that, simple but functional. I suppose...

I like that, simple but functional. I suppose one should ask what type of stich you used.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-22-2005, 09:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,391
Posted By Litton
Conv. Top Repair

I have a slight tear in my top just to the right of the rear window. It looks like the top tends to crease at that point resulting a a 3-4" long vertical tar. Naturally, I don't want to replace an...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-21-2005, 01:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,669
Posted By Litton
My hoist is a store bought one that came with the...

My hoist is a store bought one that came with the car...made by SL tops or something like that. It's a 4-part(?) block and tackle. I think they go for about $100.00 or so. I tried storing it on...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-20-2005, 06:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,507
Posted By Litton
OK, that makes sense. I imagine there is a...

OK, that makes sense. I imagine there is a pre-load adjustment on the brass slip ring assy to accomadate wear. These must act like a clutch. (NOTE: :eek: I am alergic to ditches)
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-20-2005, 06:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,669
Posted By Litton
You're not alone. My first attempt with the...

You're not alone. My first attempt with the hoist did exactly the same thing. Luckly, I was still holding onto the rope and it didn't fall far enough to hit the car.

Pic attached of my storage. ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-20-2005, 09:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,507
Posted By Litton
560SL positraction

I am under the impression the all 560Sl's came equipped with posi as a standard feature. Sometimes I think I have one...other times I'm not so sure.

For example, on the dirt ortion of my...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 03-18-2005, 08:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,946
Posted By Litton
Thanks, I appreciate the info. I don't think I...

Thanks, I appreciate the info. I don't think I will replace it just yet. Funny thing, as the needle moves past 1/4, the low light comes on and if I do a refill, it is dead on where it should...
Forum: ML, GL, G-Wagen, R-Class, Unimog, Sprinter 03-17-2005, 08:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,051
Posted By Litton
Just to chip in a thought. I too have had...

Just to chip in a thought. I too have had batteries refuse to take a charge after they completly discarge (I mean dead flat). However, these have always been sealed batteries, the un-sealed ones...
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