[david7212]

when visors dont stay up like i think they once did...what part is old and neds replacing, the little extension that fits into the slot, or the placstic slot piece, or does it ever get fixed? 1984 380sl

 

[ScottinSoCal]

when visors dont stay up like i think they once did...what part is old and neds replacing, the little extension that fits into the slot, or the placstic slot piece, or does it ever get fixed? 1984 380sl

How is it falling down?

There's the plastic tab on the visor and slot in the post above the window. You can buy new sets for this for $50 or so. I don't remember where I've seen them, but I have. If I can find it when I get home, I'll post it. Or you can search e-Bay for them.

There's the visor staying swiveled in the position you want, and there's no part to replace for that. There's a screw on the visor that you tighten down until you get a good amount of friction holding the visor up or down.

Then there's the ball that the whole visor swings from, and there's no part to replace for that, either. There's a screw behind the big ball that you tighten (and it doesn't hurt to lubricate the assembly while you're in there). To remove the visor and get to the screw, just remove the rear view mirror by grabbing it and pulling it off. Undo the three screws you'll find holding the metal base in, then find the other screws holding the outside of that upper trim piece. 5 screws in all, and both passenger and driver side trim comes off. Then you'll be able to see the two screws holding the visors in place. Remove them and the visor falls off. On the back of each visor is a screw that will tighten the pivot ball.

 

[david7212]

yea, it seems like it is the ball which is the part which isnt allowing enough tension, the plastic tab part and the slot doent seem like they were designed to support the weight of the visor, thus i have concluded its the steel parts, so i will take apart as u have suggested, thanks...

 

[Digmenow]

^^^
Would one of you imaginative guys figure a way to install the visors from, say a 190E in a 107? I don't have ANY visors. I don't have $400 for EACH visor and even the ones on Ebay are usually pretty expensive. I can get visors from an old E class for 20 bucks.

 

[dugald]

You can buy replicas (minus the vanity mirror) for about $100 but they are kind of cheesy and not worth half of that.
How come MB can't provide a durable, inexpensive visor like the rest of the automotive world? Ooops, sorry Scott, I forgot they are the ubermasters of engineering.

 

[dugald]

make that ubermeisters...
No wonder these guys lost 2 world wars. They were preoccupied fixing crummy sunvisors.

 

[Digmenow]

The $100 ones don't have the hardware. You buy them and use your old hardware...which I don't have.

 

[ScottinSoCal]

Ooops, sorry Scott, I forgot they are the ubermasters of engineering.

I'm guessing you hold grudges? That's always seemed like such a waste, but hey, if you've got the time and energy to spare, I'm glad to be of service.

 

[ScottinSoCal]

The $100 ones don't have the hardware. You buy them and use your old hardware...which I don't have.

I know a couple of places out here that have wrecked 107s. Tomorrow I'm supposed to pick up my new upholstery (HOORAY!) and I'll swing by and see if they've still got their visors. If they do I'll see what kind of price they want for them.

If they're less than $50 for both, do you want them?

 

[Digmenow]

^^^
H E double hockey sticks, YES!

They'll be gone though. They always are.

 

[eclark]

when visors dont stay up like i think they once did...what part is old and neds replacing, the little extension that fits into the slot, or the placstic slot piece, or does it ever get fixed? 1984 380sl

I purchased those little clips for alot cheaper than 50 dollars here is the web site I used Shopping Cart -

Everett

 

[ScottinSoCal]

I purchased those little clips for alot cheaper than 50 dollars here is the web site I used

The clips are cheap, and you can find them all over. The sockets aren't cheap and the only way I've found to buy them is either with a whole new visor ($400+ each) or one place that sells them as a set for $50.

 

[ScottinSoCal]

They'll be gone though. They always are.

Heh. Ya gotta love a wide-eyed optimist.

 

[Digmenow]

Well, Ok. But be gentle.

 

[dugald]

The clips are cheap, and you can find them all over. The sockets aren't cheap and the only way I've found to buy them is either with a whole new visor ($400+ each) or one place that sells them as a set for $50.

Performanceparts sells the female clips for $17 each

 

[dugald]

I'm guessing you hold grudges? That's always seemed like such a waste, but hey, if you've got the time and energy to spare, I'm glad to be of service.

There's no fun in letting sleeping dogs lie

 

[nobby]

There's no fun in letting sleeping dogs lie

Is that a stirring sound I hear?

 

[david7212]

of the part just noted, how do u get the new plastic tab on the old sunvisor?

 

[ScottinSoCal]

of the part just noted, how do u get the new plastic tab on the old sunvisor?

Loosen the screw on the sun visor and twist it on the metal rod until it can slide out. There's only one way this'll happen, so it can take a minute to find it. Don't pull it all the way out, it can be a bear to get back on.

 

[oldhatt]

and be sure that you replace the tabs leaning the same way as the old ones. i do not know if you can just flip them to make right and lefthanded. just went to look at mine. the correct installation has the tab leaning from the mirror to the doors.
good luck,
sam