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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-29-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,642
Posted By cbdo
It's been a while, but IIRC I used to seat the...

It's been a while, but IIRC I used to seat the front end and use a small block of wood and rubber mallet directly on the back part of the base to seat the rear.

Of course the more definitive...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-01-2012, 09:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,606
Posted By cbdo
I eventually resorted to another fix for floppy...

I eventually resorted to another fix for floppy visors, significantly more permanent though not without its own potential unintended consequences: Replaced the 560SL with an SL500. Wish me luck on...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 02-12-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,865
Posted By cbdo
MB's been claimed to be pretty picky about who...

MB's been claimed to be pretty picky about who they'll sell the parts to, but I do remember when Road & Track tested the 600 sedan in the 60's they specifically mentioned the road horn; the sentence...
Forum: Tech Help 10-30-2011, 09:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 864
Posted By cbdo
see my PM

see my PM
Forum: Tech Help 10-30-2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,111
Posted By cbdo
Mine (on a 1989 SL560) failed in the open...

Mine (on a 1989 SL560) failed in the open position, leading to a slow warm up and rarely attaining full normal operating temperature. Not operationally a huge problem except that combustion and oil...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-30-2011, 09:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,098
Posted By cbdo
Rockwell site (Matt's link)

Have never had a problem with the site, which is well known in the MB community. I just tested it now and it's working fine, as always. His opinions are subject to debate but his factual...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-24-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,446
Posted By cbdo
Took the car for a weekend trip about 140 miles...

Took the car for a weekend trip about 140 miles away; wife and I both enjoyed it, and of course it drew raves from our hosts. I'd been a bit apprehensive about the ride on the 17s that are part of...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-21-2011, 10:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,176
Posted By cbdo
One more voice for something unexpected;...

One more voice for something unexpected; generally recognized number for the weight of the top is 78 pounds, which ain't that much to alter the stance of a 4000+ pound vehicle.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-20-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,176
Posted By cbdo
As my accountant says, "It's only money--the...

As my accountant says, "It's only money--the mailman always brings more..."
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-18-2011, 08:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,446
Posted By cbdo
So far so good. My indie says there are no...

So far so good. My indie says there are no mechanical issues at all, and the only thing keeping the undercarriage from looking showroom was profuse cobwebs!:D
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-17-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,446
Posted By cbdo
What I got for the 560? I'd have to seek...

What I got for the 560? I'd have to seek psychiatric evaluation if I even dreamed that. What I paid for the 500? No, quite a bit less; it was at a Cadillac dealer in Melbourne FL who'd taken it on...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-16-2011, 10:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,446
Posted By cbdo
The King is gone--Long live the King!

Finally did it. After 8 great years with the 107, it was time for it to go to somebody with more wrenching talent and time than I have (at 176k), and time for me to get a power top and the other...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 01-03-2009, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,853
Posted By cbdo
Re general items to check--HVAC operation,...

Re general items to check--HVAC operation, radiator neck, timing chain history, ideally get a look under the valve covers especially on the left (where oil-related wear seems to occur first). ...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-21-2008, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,394
Posted By cbdo
The hard top for the 107 fits all years and all...

The hard top for the 107 fits all years and all engines from 1972 to 1989; I have to think the 129 hardtops are just as interchangeable.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-09-2008, 10:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 920
Posted By cbdo
Floppy folding windscreen (moved from Tech Help)

The folding windscreen for my 560SL no longer stays put at the right angle in the open position; there's a soft detent where there should be a hard stop, but it opens beyond that under wind or hand...
Forum: Tech Help 12-07-2008, 11:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 623
Posted By cbdo
folding windscreen--hinges broken

The folding windscreen for my 560SL no longer stays put at the right angle in the open position; there's a detent where there should be a hard stop, but it opens beyond that under wind or hand...
Forum: Tech Help 10-21-2008, 09:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By cbdo
Other possibilities: 1-Fuses on these cars can...

Other possibilities:
1-Fuses on these cars can degrade over time and appear to be good but actually be going intermittent. Replacing the fuses can fix a number of weird electric gremlins. Ideally,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-20-2008, 08:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,607
Posted By cbdo
AFAIK it's possible to remove the interior side...

AFAIK it's possible to remove the interior side trim panel and get unobstructed access to the defroster cord assembly on the female (car) side. I ordered new connectors, which weren't that pricy,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 10-08-2008, 10:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,967
Posted By cbdo
Mine's a 560, which is a...

Mine's a 560, which is a pretty-much-daily-in-season driver. For that kind of duty, I'd say with regret that I wouldn't go older than a 107. The Pagoda is a gorgeous car and a sweet drive, but the...
Forum: Tech Help 09-21-2008, 11:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,268
Posted By cbdo
Just to pile on on the mileage vs octane...

Just to pile on on the mileage vs octane question: My Saab, per the manual, will run on regular with less power but premium is recommended. Tracking the car shows that premium produces over 10%...
Forum: Tech Help 08-27-2008, 10:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,787
Posted By cbdo
Sorry for the length, but I've owned a 560SL five...

Sorry for the length, but I've owned a 560SL five years and researched fairly heavily, and what follows is a combo of my experiences and what seems to be the majority wisdom.

First point: If...
Forum: Vintage Mercedes Forum 08-17-2008, 10:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,982
Posted By cbdo
Re the Grosser's horn--IIRC Road and Track in...

Re the Grosser's horn--IIRC Road and Track in their test said that it sounded like a rhinoceros in labor and was the only thing they'd ever found that could actually scare a New York cabbie.:D
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-08-2008, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,284
Posted By cbdo
Access is easy and follows part of this...

Access is easy and follows part of this procedure:

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=66371&highlight=sun+visor
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-29-2008, 10:24 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,493
Posted By cbdo
My 560SL does 15-17 overall in mixed driving;...

My 560SL does 15-17 overall in mixed driving; though not everybody observes the requirement, MB says it must have premium. The 560 engine AFAIK is as reliable as any of the others, and mine has been...
Forum: Tech Help 07-28-2008, 09:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,488
Posted By cbdo
I've noted no notable change in pedal pressure or...

I've noted no notable change in pedal pressure or brake behavior with normal assist, and therefore wouldn't expect a marked change in behavior without assist. That said, I have to admit I haven't...
Forum: Tech Help 07-24-2008, 08:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,488
Posted By cbdo
I've had the PBR Deluxe on my 560SL for at least...

I've had the PBR Deluxe on my 560SL for at least three years now (can't remember if it's 3 or 4). They DO stop just fine, even in the rain, and DON'T seem to cause any inordinate rotor wear. They...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-12-2008, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,219
Posted By cbdo
107--New tires--what a difference!

Had the 560SL for five years and never did anything about the Michelin Symmetry tires the PO had misguidedly just put on before selling, but I always thought the suspension needed rebuilding--very...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-07-2008, 10:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,307
Posted By cbdo
Donwo- Exactly correct. As someone once wrote...

Donwo-
Exactly correct. As someone once wrote in something or other, "It's like asking a lonely man which of the legs of Venus he prefers. At a minimum, he wants both."

As someone else said...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-06-2008, 08:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,367
Posted By cbdo
"The real question is: How do you really know...

"The real question is: How do you really know what kind of workmanship you get on a job like this. The first chain job was such a disaster that I lost all hope of finding a good mechanic. I searched...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-03-2008, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,307
Posted By cbdo
Actually, the wiring harness issue goes away from...

Actually, the wiring harness issue goes away from about 95 or so on, when they changed materials.

The veteran 240d is one antidote, but my wallet (if I'm not buying the 129 at the same time) could...
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