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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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, 12 replies, in forum: Electrics, Vacuum, Ignition and ECU
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. jonthetourist
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    Woe, Woe and Thrice Woe - The R129 has got to go :(

    Just over a year ago I posted a tribute to my 1991 SL and how happy I was that bought it four years previously. Since then I have had to buy a...
    Thread by: jonthetourist, Mar 9, 2016, 29 replies, in forum: General Mercedes-Benz Related Discussion
  19. Les Hampson
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    Original spec for wheels on R129

    Hi All Is there anyway I can find out what the original wheels that were fitted to my 1997 SL320 would have been? It has genuine 16" Mercedes...
    Thread by: Les Hampson, Oct 11, 2015, 5 replies, in forum: General Mercedes-Benz Related Discussion
  20. rocketfixer
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    [Spares] For sale R129 Spax springs lowered

    Brand new set of Spax springs for R129 SL500. Spec says lowers 30mm. Used for about 25 miles and then swapped for Amg items... They are like...
    Thread by: rocketfixer, Sep 5, 2015, 0 replies, in forum: Spares for Sale and Wanted
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