I have a 1998 SL500. Recently I opened the soft top to see hydraulic fluid leaking from the corners of the top of the windshield. Probably a cracked line. Is there an easy way to fix this or is it a job for an expert.
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Thank you. I guess I will not know if it is the latch or the hydraulic until I open the lid. That part sounds easy enough. Do you know if you can buy just the hydraulic part or do you have to buy the latch(s)?
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Do you know if you can buy just the hydraulic part or do you have to buy the latch(s)?
Well, the hydralic lines is sold separate and also the locks. For my car (1996) the partnumber (number 5 in picture # 2) for the locks is A1298000774 (LEFT) and A1298000874 (RIGHT). You can see them in picture I attached.
What is it about the MBZ top hydraulics that make them such a frequent leaker? Is it the wrong oil? Wrong seal materials? This is inexcusable. There is no earthly reason why these repeated seal failures should happen. In the 23 years I maintained my Citroen SM I NEVER had to replace a hydraulic seal. I did have to change 2 dust boots on the rear suspension, and the accumulators twice.
I suspect the oil and seals are incompatible. Maybe we should be using Nissan Active Suspension oil ($16/l). Their active suspension cars don't leak either.
I just joined the site and wanted to say thank you for all who provided info on this string. i just spoke with phillip (phillip@mercedesshop.com) and have ordered the cylider to replace. 130 v. 1000 at the dealership!
on a somewhat related note - the plastic windows on the back of the softtop have small runners (cracks). is there any other way to repair other than paying 3,000 for a new top?? thanks in advance!
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If your leak was like mine, it's probably the hydraulic cylinders above the windscreen. I was able to buy 2 replacement cylinders online for about $270.00. It took about an hour to replace them...and I'm a real novice. The dealer wanted $1500 to replace them. Let's see....$270 compared to $1500? That's a no brainer.
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