r129

  1. J

    Seat pads kaput

    Well it was nice that my R129 came back from the service today with the words "that's driving beautifully now" but sadly the word is the heated seat squabs need replacing and it's an expensive piece of kit. I may settle for a warm back from now on. Unless anyone has a cheap fix? Jon
  2. M

    sl320 320sl auto 1996 will not change up into top gear

    Having a problem with the gearchange - in drive on the selector, but seems to stay in 3rd. I can travel for 30 miles like this, so not a warm-up problem. Fluid level appears ok. Car 1s R129 1996
  3. C

    R129 Aftermarket Parking Sensor Installation

    Hi all, I've just completed fitting a set of aftermarket parking sensors to my 280SL so thought I would share. I've written up the full process on my blog together with many pictures. http://blogger.kritzinger.net/2011/12/mercedes-sl-fitting-parking-sensors.html The process was based...
  4. A

    Heater only blows on recirculation

    The heating system on my 2000 R129 is playing up. If I have it set on re-circulation everything works ok with plenty of air blowing through whatever vent I choose. On normal there is pretty much no air coming through any vents, although you can here the fan working. I assume there is a...
  5. A

    Is my Prop shaft centre bearing shot

    I am getting a vibration up throught my seat from the middle/rear of the car from 65mph up on my R129. I have recently had the rear tyres replaced, but there was some vibration there before these were fitted and I have had the balance checked at everything was ok. I've done 170K now so...
  6. A

    R129 Power Steering Pump Question

    Hello, sorry if this sounds daft, but I have a question to ask reference the differences between 500SL (R129) power steering pumps. My car is registered as a 1993 model, but it appears to be the earlier pre-1993 model: - VIN - WDB1290662F061380 Engine - 11996022033843 Non-tandem pump model...
  7. L

    Pulsing revs

    Hi there, I've got a strange problem on my 1996 SL500 R129. The revs pulse when I maintain a speed with very little throttle. It's done it since I bought it 15 months ago. I might be doing 40mph, tiny amount of throttle and after a short while, the revs will drop 100rpm then recover...
  8. L

    SL500 R129 Wobble

    Hi Everyone, I hope someone can help me, my car's got a nasty wobble that's driving me crazy. Up to 55, the car is smooth. Over 55mph, the steering wheel starts to wobble. This gets worse up until about 75 and then gets less severe until about 85-90mph. Meanwhile, once I get to about...
  9. olivier_wery

    R129 SL280 water leaking from engine bay

    Hi all, Yesterday I came home for a 1 week trip in brittany, and upon arriving home, noticed some water coming out of engine bay. Any idea what this could be due to? Overheating? running the car too hard (tough temperature gauge stayed at 80 degrees the whole time...) or more worryingly...
  10. M

    Exhaust System for 300SL - non 24V

    The exhaust on my 1990 W129 went recently and I couldnt find ANYONE who does a replacement other than Mercedes. All the Exhaust centres turned me away. Merceded wanted £Stupid+VAT. Anyway, I found a place in Germany that has original Mercedes Parts and they could ship one to me for around...
  11. E

    Central locking R129 makes weird sound...

    Since a while now the Central Locking of my 300SL R129 makes a weird sound. As soon as the ignition is switched on a strange sound comes from the right rear part of the car. I checked in the trunk and it seems to be the Central Locking pump, something with a red knob that can be pushed in. Every...
  12. E

    R129 Gear shift knob worn out/material pealing off

    My second car, a 1992 300 SL (80.000km and in excellent condition) has one ugly detail. The Gear shift knob's top part is pealing off, leaving the white plastic underneath to become visible. The lower part of the knob is made out of grey leather and this is still fine. Is this a one piece object...
  13. BRABUS R230

    R129 500 SL Gearbox and Selector Lever Issue!

    Hi All, I have a 1991 R129 500SL, it has just reached 70,000 miles, the problem is a combination of things (maybe cause by one) the first issue is when I first start the car and select "D" and and start to drive off the car seems to stay in 3rd gear and never moves up or down a gear even if i...
  14. BRABUS R230

    500SL (R129) Central Locking Issue

    Hi All, I have a 1991 500SL and I have had a non working central locking issue,Ibelive it is a pump issue which is located in the boot near the battery, I have not yet attempted to remove itas it looks very difficult to do so, does anybody know how difficult ut is to remove as I have to take it...


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