oil leaking near sun visor

[lnguyenh]

I discovered some oil leaking from the top right of the windshield where the [passenger] sun visor attached. Does anyone know what this is? Is this related to the locking of the top?

And how to fix it if possible?

Thanks much in advance.

[JimP]

Yes, I would say the top latch is leaking. I'm guessing this is on the 95' model.

[lnguyenh]

Thanks Jim,

Every time I open or close the soft top, it leaks more since the pump works, I think. Do you happen to know how much it would cost to fix at the dealer?

By the way, this is the 99' car.

[JimP]

Sorry can't help you there. I personally would do the repair it myself.

[bobterry99]

Parts are cheap, and the repair is simple. See http://www.mbnz.org/forums/forums/th...58&posts=6&hl=

[JimP]

There are some latches posted on ebay.
http://stores.ebay.com/fivestar007_Convertible-tops-and-sunroof_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQsclZallQQsotimedisplayZ2 QQtZkm

[lnguyenh]

Thanks Bob and Jim for you info. There are so many different ones out there and I have no idea which one to select. The part numbers are also different. Which one should be the right one?

Thanks again.

[bobterry99]

If you are going to buy from the eBay seller, you want to get one of the items like item 2438304724 . But that would be a poor choice. All you want is the hydraulic cylinder which attaches to the lock mechanism and not the complete assembly. And why accept a used cylinder when a new one is just $125?

[lnguyenh]

Bob,

So the only part I'd need is the cylinder (part #129-800-16-72) ... or however you'd call it, is this true?

I don't want to buy the wrong one and end up losing another $125.00

Thanks much.

[bobterry99]

Yes.