Joconab, I'd suggest you PM or email both Anovak and ABQ450SLC for advice on that. If Daryn still has any documentation he would be willing to copy to you that might also help. Any proof of warranty extended to owners of cars outside the 350/450 SL/SLC parameters can only bolster the case for your 380. I do believe Anovak's to be a 380SL.
Love to be in on the map thing...but don't know how, I clicked on the link and it took me to another and it is kinda confusing...I am not that literate with tech...I will try again later. I am joconabeuroparts on eBay if you guys need anything. I can also hunt your parts for you...just a scoop, hope y'all don't mind.
After reading the postings on several of the 'recall' threads, I took my 1980 450SL to Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead in Atlanta, to see what if anything MB might be willing to do. To be honest, I really wasn't taking it all that seriously, until I met with the service manager, who confirmed that MB will pick up the tab (parts+labor) to install the replacement subframe.
While I was there (yesterday) the service manager insisted I allow him to put the car on the lift to look it over, and it turned out that the subframe was indeed cracked. No telling what would have happened if I had continued to drive it . . . you good folks have my gratitude.
Also, a big thanks to Mercedes Benz of Buckhead, obviously the home of first-class customer service.
While they have the subframe out, I'll also have them replace the control-arm bushings and motor mounts, as suggested by a number of people on this board. You guys are the greatest
After reading the postings on several of the 'recall' threads, I took my 1980 450SL to Mercedes-Benz of Buckhead in Atlanta, to see what if anything MB might be willing to do. To be honest, I really wasn't taking it all that seriously, until I met with the service manager, who confirmed that MB will pick up the tab (parts+labor) to install the replacement subframe.
While I was there (yesterday) the service manager insisted I allow him to put the car on the lift to look it over, and it turned out that the subframe was indeed cracked. No telling what would have happened if I had continued to drive it . . . you good folks have my gratitude.
Also, a big thanks to Mercedes Benz of Buckhead, obviously the home of first-class customer service.
While they have the subframe out, I'll also have them replace the control-arm bushings and motor mounts, as suggested by a number of people on this board. You guys are the greatest
Wow. You must be living right. Me too I guess because I found my crack in the garage and not on the road.
May suggest that Dave and Dig ask for input from owners who have had this done and are willing to cooperate with others. Like when and where it was done. Did they have a hassle with MB?
May suggest that Dave and Dig ask for input from owners who have had this done and are willing to cooperate with others. Like when and where it was done. Did they have a hassle with MB?
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