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  1. gazbiker
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    Pleasantly surprised

    [ATTACH] [ATTACH] Just come back from a whistle stop tour of Cornwall in my recently acquired SL350 and must say I loved it! Nice and comfortable...
    Thread by: gazbiker, Sep 4, 2019, 5 replies, in forum: General Mercedes-Benz Related Discussion
  2. Hans Solo5
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    Mercedes SL280 R129 1997

    My Mercedes is suffering from the off-side front wing rust issue, it has been repaired before but I was just looking at the possibility of a new...
    Thread by: Hans Solo5, Apr 11, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: Bodywork, Tyres, Wheels & Trim
  3. W140-Spares
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    R129 SL repairs and maintenance

    Hi guys and girls We are now offering a repairs, maintenance, detailing and restoration book-in service, for the R129 SL, at our garage in the...
    Thread by: W140-Spares, Apr 11, 2019, 2 replies, in forum: General Mercedes-Benz Related Discussion
  4. W140-Spares
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    R129 SL Repair, Restoration and Fitting service

    Hi there, my SL parts company R129 Co are now offering interior repairs, electrical and engine diagnostics and repairs, and parts fitting, from...
    Thread by: W140-Spares, Feb 8, 2019, 20 replies, in forum: General Mercedes-Benz Related Discussion
  5. Hans Solo5
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    Mercedes SL280 R129 Battery Replacement

    Hi Has anybody got any experience of changing the battery in the R129 SL 280, very large oblong type battery which holds its charge but for...
    Thread by: Hans Solo5, Dec 28, 2018, 12 replies, in forum: Electrics, Vacuum, Ignition and ECU
  6. Alan300sl
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    R129 300sl 1991 Harmonic Damper Pulley Replacement

    Hi All I have a 1991 300SL, which has faulty crankshaft pulley. Unfortunately, we also need the pulley with the harmonic damper which MB have...
    Thread by: Alan300sl, Jul 18, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: Engine, Drivetrain, Fuel and Exhaust
  7. inazar
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    Hello all

    Newbie here, I took ownership of an r129 300sl (1991) last year, and now need to tap into the knowledge of fellow enthusiasts! Seems as these...
    Thread by: inazar, Jul 17, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Introduce yourself
  8. mark.s
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    FATHERS DAY OFFER (Driving Experiences)

    [ATTACH] FATHER’S DAY Stuck for ideas this year? Purchase a classic Mercedes-Benz hire car voucher from The SL Shop before June 30th and receive...
    Thread by: mark.s, Jun 11, 2018, 0 replies, in forum: Offers & Competitions
  9. Justin85
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    a new R129 owner...

    Hello everyone, I'm the pleased owner of a new to me 2000 R129 SL500. I already own a 1991 W126 420SEL and several other non-Mercedes cars...
    Thread by: Justin85, Jan 21, 2018, 7 replies, in forum: Introduce yourself
  10. Justin85
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    ADS2 - pump priming/system bleeding

    Hello everyone, Please can you help a noob?! I've just refitted the tandem pump on my 2000 R129 SL500. I didn't lose a lot of hydraulic (ZH-M)...
    Thread by: Justin85, Jan 20, 2018, 18 replies, in forum: Suspension, Steering & Brakes
  11. Hans Solo5
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    Mercedes Sl280 R129 Roof Switch and Roll Bar Illuminated

    Hi, I stupidly let the battery drop down low, I started her with a battery pack but now the Roof Light is permanently on as is the roll bar light....
    Thread by: Hans Solo5, Dec 1, 2017, 10 replies, in forum: Electrics, Vacuum, Ignition and ECU
  12. s5tuart
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    R129 door locking vacuum pump

    My refurbished unit has arrived from the USA. I aim to fit it myself but can't seem to find a simple way of removing the vacuum pipe connections...
    Thread by: s5tuart, Sep 18, 2017, 14 replies, in forum: Electrics, Vacuum, Ignition and ECU
  13. oneashy
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    R129 SL500 AMG sideskirts

    Hi there, i have a 1990 500sl with front and rear amg bumpers but no sideskirts. Im in desperate need of some and i can't seem to find them...
    Thread by: oneashy, Aug 14, 2017, 8 replies, in forum: Bodywork, Tyres, Wheels & Trim
  14. IanX
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    Alarm problems

    Hi, on my 1998 SL500 I'm having problems with the alarm. Last Sunday I unlocked with the remote, opened door, climbed in, but when I started the...
    Thread by: IanX, Aug 12, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Electrics, Vacuum, Ignition and ECU
  15. Hans Solo5
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    280 SL 1997 North Devon New Memeber

    Hello This is my third Mercedes but my first SL, I picked up a one owner SL280 1997 with FMBSH and only 52,000 miles on the clock in great...
    Thread by: Hans Solo5, May 1, 2017, 17 replies, in forum: Introduce yourself
  16. p_aplin
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    R129 Roll bar issues.

    Hi, I have had my SL500 for approx. 10 years, and one day when the battery was flat I attempted to start the car and the roll bar deployed....
    Thread by: p_aplin, Sep 22, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: General Mercedes-Benz Related Discussion
  17. Cartez
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    R129 vs W129

    Is there a major difference between the R129 and W129. If yes is this just the reference to the facelift or is there no real difference? Hope tou...
    Thread by: Cartez, Jun 16, 2016, 1 replies, in forum: Introduce yourself
  18. Cartez
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    R129 SL320 Headlight issues

    My Xenon headlight lense had a crack which let moisture in. The Xenon light and side light now no longer work but full beam does. The light shorts...
    Thread by: Cartez, Jun 11, 2016, 4 replies, in forum: General Mercedes-Benz Related Discussion
  19. jonthetourist
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    Delighted to announce . .

    . . that my R129 has gone to a good home - a local enthusiast who plans to improve it further. I have commended the expertise of the forum to...
    Thread by: jonthetourist, Apr 30, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: General Mercedes-Benz Related Discussion
  20. 500slkam
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    [Wanted] WANTED 1991 500SL r129 front right indicator

    Hi there, Does anyone have a front right indicator for sale. It's the one that's orange and for the pre facelift model. Front right and...
    Thread by: 500slkam, Apr 11, 2016, 2 replies, in forum: Spares for Sale and Wanted
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