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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-30-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,562
Posted By timm9
Place your Cell Phone in the Trunk with the...

Place your Cell Phone in the Trunk with the Camera lens in the up position and Video running to ensure your trunk light is going off when closed.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-12-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,987
Posted By timm9
I have not had an R107 in quite some time but do...

I have not had an R107 in quite some time but do remember an issue with the CEL when the odometer reaches a certain mileage indicating that the O2 Sensor should be changed out. If memory serves there...
Forum: Good MB Shops 07-28-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,871
Posted By timm9
Epic fail Mercedes Benz of Stockton!

I was a very loyal customer of Mercedes Benz of Stockton in the 80’s and 90’s and was very at the time pleased with their customer service. In the fall of 2014 I purchased an R129 (SL500) from a...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-16-2018, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,953
Posted By timm9
Jeffrey, Take your SL to a body shop and ask...

Jeffrey,

Take your SL to a body shop and ask them to 'roll' the fenders. If you do not you may have damage if the tire catches the fender. The R129 in later years came with the fenders flared to...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 04-24-2018, 07:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,219
Posted By timm9
FWIW, You might try doing a smoke test. Had very...

FWIW, You might try doing a smoke test. Had very similar issues with an 82 R107 that I chased for months only to discover that the Air Mix Chamber had 7 cracks allowing un-metered air into the system...
Forum: Tech Help 05-27-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 727
Posted By timm9
I was dealing with a similar issue in my MY98...

I was dealing with a similar issue in my MY98 R129. Long story short it turned out to be that the light in the trunk was staying on and draining the battery. Turn the cell phone video function on and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 03-08-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,194
Posted By timm9
Scott, I went thru very similar issues with...

Scott,

I went thru very similar issues with my 82 R107. The following link may provide you some useful information.
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Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-08-2016, 05:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,504
Posted By timm9
While not the exact same year, I had a similar...

While not the exact same year, I had a similar issue with my 1982 380SL a few years back. The symptoms were virtually the same with no power or acceleration. It idled fine but throttle would not...
Forum: Tech Help 10-22-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,334
Posted By timm9
Do a search as my understandings is that there...

Do a search as my understandings is that there were two (2) harnesses that were bad in the years 92 to 95 if memory serves...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-08-2016, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 731
Posted By timm9
While I'm not positive, you may wish to do more...

While I'm not positive, you may wish to do more in depth research as that year may have had the issue with the wiring harnesses deteriorating...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-02-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,533
Posted By timm9
Jim, If memory serves me there is one very...

Jim,

If memory serves me there is one very small screw at the bottom edge of the speaker grill. I believe the top of the grill has a 'lip' that locks into the top edge of the opening. You may have...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-02-2016, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,533
Posted By timm9
Hi Jim, I no longer have my 1982 R107 but...

Hi Jim,

I no longer have my 1982 R107 but believe you only have two speakers. one each below the the HVAC vents. If you remove your OEM Radio I might suggest that you keep it in a safe place so...
Forum: Tech Help 06-07-2016, 07:31 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,757
Posted By timm9
I thought long and hard about purchasing a smoke...

I thought long and hard about purchasing a smoke machine which runs about $900 to $1,000. If you can get in on a trailer most shops will charge $100.00 for the test. much cheaper than buying one...
Forum: Tech Help 06-07-2016, 11:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,757
Posted By timm9
FWIW, I had a similar issue with my 82 R107 that...

FWIW, I had a similar issue with my 82 R107 that I chased for months until I did a smoke test and found 7 large cracks in the Air Chamber which was letting way too much air into the system and...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 05-02-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 846
Posted By timm9
While I am far from an expert, if it were me I...

While I am far from an expert, if it were me I would be checking the Fuel pump and filter as it sounds like the fuel is not getting to the FD.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-28-2015, 01:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,402
Posted By timm9
Beautiful Car! Now I'm wishing I had not...

Beautiful Car!

Now I'm wishing I had not sold my 107!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 12-23-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,419
Posted By timm9
Is it running rich? Is the exhaust staining the...

Is it running rich? Is the exhaust staining the garage floor?

Similar situation some years back with an 82 107. Spent every free moment trying to resolve with replacement of oil temp sender,...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-24-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,112
Posted By timm9
rowdie is 100% correct. I had the same car with...

rowdie is 100% correct. I had the same car with the same issue which was rectified with the replacement of the Accumulator.
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-21-2015, 06:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,178
Posted By timm9
97SL320, When I reinstalled the bumper cover...

97SL320,

When I reinstalled the bumper cover it was so cold that the plastic 'push pins' for lack of the appropriate term were so hard I could not get them to 'push thru' even after cheating with...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 09-21-2015, 10:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,178
Posted By timm9
97sl320, I have a 98 non AMG sport version...

97sl320,

I have a 98 non AMG sport version and recently removed the front bumper cover for re-painting. If memory serves me correctly, the bumper cover has two 'tangs' at the lowest level of the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-20-2015, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 852
Posted By timm9
Mike, While I don't profess to be an expert...

Mike,

While I don't profess to be an expert by any definition, I did have similar issue with my 82 107. I might suggest you contact a company called Programa (not sure of spelling) as they are...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-12-2015, 12:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,364
Posted By timm9
Jim, Your comment about the aux fan running...

Jim,

Your comment about the aux fan running non-stop triggered something in my memory; I did replace the temp sensor next to the WUR and if memory serves me it did help at the end. When I was...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-11-2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,364
Posted By timm9
Jim, If you have already replaced the air...

Jim,

If you have already replaced the air chamber and have no vacuum leaks then it has to be something else. Have you or anyone else 'adjusted' the duty cycle? Until the engine reaches temp (80C...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-10-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,364
Posted By timm9
Jim, Do a search for my 'user name' timm9...

Jim,

Do a search for my 'user name' timm9 and you will find posts with photos. You will see the air chamber which is about $85.00 had major cracks. It does require the removal of intake, fuel...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-10-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,364
Posted By timm9
I spent several months and quite a bit of money...

I spent several months and quite a bit of money chasing the high idle on my 82 380SL. After all that time and testing and part replacements I finally got smart and hauled the SL to a shop to be smoke...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-10-2015, 11:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,364
Posted By timm9
I have recently sold my 82 380SL but do believe...

I have recently sold my 82 380SL but do believe that there is one vacuum line that runs 'under' the intake. I discovered it after removing the intake to replace the 'air chamber' that had 7 larges...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 08-03-2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 742
Posted By timm9
I had run across a thread on just this topic on...

I had run across a thread on just this topic on another forum. In the post there was a reference to a front license plate mount that mounts behind the bumper so you are not drilling into the bumper...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-17-2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 965
Posted By timm9
Congratulations on the new SL! Good looking...

Congratulations on the new SL!

Good looking car!

Time to take the top down and enjoy!
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 07-14-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,304
Posted By timm9
Please excuse my uninvited interruption in your...

Please excuse my uninvited interruption in your thread...

I also was told (by two different shops) that the Evaporator on my 82 SL was shot and needed to be replaced. I was also quoted 26 hours of...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz SL Discussion Forum 06-25-2015, 04:39 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,216
Posted By timm9
When I was searching for one some years back they...

When I was searching for one some years back they were getting very hard to find not to mention expensive. The last 'new' unit I saw on line was almost $1,400.00. Is there a part number on the...
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