For the electrical section, to address the cruise control system , a link to JamesDean’s excellent website would be a good addition. He has a thorough diagnostic procedure for both the CC amplifier and the actuator. He also offers repair/restoration service for the the instrument cluster and climate control.

Thanks

Tom

Home ? Cruise Control Repair

 

Another one thanks to rowdie

Mercedes Code Descriptions

And a source for parts in Germany (much cheaper it seems...)
http://www.sls-hh-catalogue.de/start/index.phtml?lan=2

 

M110 Timing Chain Renewal

M110 timing chain renewal

 

Another MB Dealer on line parts site. This one has been the least expensive.
https://www.getmercedesparts.com/oem-Mercedes-parts.html

 

Here are a couple I have discovered in the last month or so. Both are MB OE sites. I have dealt with #1 and was pleased with the communication. No sales tax and shipping was reasonable.
I have not dealt with #2 as yet. Will report back when I do.
MBZ Wholesales Parts
Mercedes Parts Center

 

I am running these after market injectors in my '73 with no problem so far but less than 500 miles. For restoration, no. But for a daily or non purist, OK. They picture original Bosch injectors but I will post a pic of what you receive.
Automotive Parts Network - Auto Parts :: Fuel Injectors :: PARTS :: Fuel Injector - iNeedParts.com

 

Don't know if this has been posted. On pre 1980 models you will have to have the part number as they only go back to 1980 in the drop down menu.

MBZ Wholesales Parts

 

Mods VS Posers

The difference. That's easy. Intel.
Same. Passion.
New. Perspective.
Time to learn.

May I ask that you look from another Fstop?

 

R107 Soft Top Replacement

Just in case a sticky is not granted, here is the link to the thread about how Nobby replaced his soft top. The link skips directly to post #82 which is the start of the documentation, with pictures, of the process. There is also documentation from Roncallo who performed the same process on a seven second delay.

R107 Soft Top Replacement

The following words are included for search purposes, especially if a search is perfomed within this thread.

soft
top
replacement
Nobby
Roncallo
bow
adhesive
glue
rail
seal
strap
vinyl
elastic
nylon
webbing
cable
bellwether
bellweather (fore thee speeling cahllenged)

 

Damn.

Ron.

Dig.

 

I think I'll just park this right here for future reference.

German Star electronic SERVO replacement kit.

No Amplifier needed.

 

has all the 3m products
3M US: Alphabetical Product Listing - 3M products listed alphabetically by trademark and generic descriptor

 

SL price history

From Keith Martin's "Sports Car Market"


Searching Auctions for Mercedes-Benz SL | Keith Martin's Collector Car Price Tracker

 

From Keith Martin's "Sports Car Market"


Searching Auctions for Mercedes-Benz SL | Keith Martin's Collector Car Price Tracker

I have looked at this site's numbers' several times and am not convinced that this is a true price picture. I believe that there are a lot of sales by specialty car dealers that are not reflected in theese stats. I also suspect that the sakes that don't show up here are the higher priced sales

 

R107

Hi,

Thanks for your reply. I really appriciate it. I guess I will have to wait to find the correct offset whel.

Regards.

 

1984 R107, 500SL

Hi,

I am a newbee, to this forum so hello to you all.

I have after 10 years of dreaming of a R107 i have managed just the other wek to get hold of one! Hard work searching through the ads, but job done.

I wanded to if I can put on a 15" alloy from a mercedes 190E, the flat faced alloy as I really like the look of them. Will there be any "offset" issues?

Can someone help?

Regards,

 

Hi,

I am a newbee, to this forum so hello to you all.

I have after 10 years of dreaming of a R107 i have managed just the other wek to get hold of one! Hard work searching through the ads, but job done.

I wanded to if I can put on a 15" alloy from a mercedes 190E, the flat faced alloy as I really like the look of them. Will there be any "offset" issues?

Can someone help?

Regards,

You are totally in the wrong thread here, but anyway, welcome.

No the offset will be too high.

Although if you are referring to the 15 hole alloys, they do come in lower offsets, as used on some 107's and on some 126's.

 

Yep, looks like the link went belly up. If you're looking for D-Jet or K-Jet info you might look here....

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w11...w116-s-se-sel-sd-class/1223523-bosch-d-jetronic-k-jetronic-troubleshooting.html

 

Jack point rust repair.

I think that there are four things that you need to get the rocker panels done properly:

4 of 107-637-00-13 - Washer, Jack Hole
4 of 107-610-00-31 - Tube, Jackport, SL
3 of 107-610-03-31 - Jackport, Right Front and Both Rear SLC ONLY
1 of 107-610-05-31 Jackport, Front, Left SLC ONLY

K&K Manufacturing - Mercedes Benz Catalogs
K&K Manufacturing - Mercedes Benz Catalogs

Go to the 107 Catalog, look under the "Body Panels" and "Frame and Floors" folders.

Millers Incorporated Jack point washer

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb...5Z5Z50000228a~Z5Z5Z5AAAQE~P9.00~~~~S2I40P3HMS66915919450q~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000228A

 

Handy Picture! Many identified parts.

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r-c107-sl-slc-class/1402396-rough-running-380sl.html#post3103975

 

Not exactly a 107 link but if you ever owned a two stroke chainsaw, you might be thankful for this little gem.

How to start a chain saw

 

So my little McGuyver fix on my back carpet worked out pretty much like Scott predicted. You may recall that I installed a shaped piece of metal over the edge of the soft top well to hold the carpet tight to the wall. I somewhat followed Scott's advice and covered the sharp edges of the metal that could come in contact with the canvas top with several layers of electrical tape.

You can see where this is going, can't you? That's right. I put the top up one day and the heat had caused the tape to droop and expose the metal edge.

Result? A 1 inch tear in the canvas. Now on a scale of 1to 10, my top is maybe a 6 and probably a 5 so I wasn't devastated. I went to JoAnn's, a local fabric outlet and bought a tube of Tearmender for Denim.

TEARMENDER - Product Line

I didn't know about the "Tentmender" or I would have searched for it. Meanwhile...

I just applied it this morning and then went out an hour ago and put an extra layer on, all from inside the car. The stuff dries clear and is supposed to be weatherproof, permanent and flexible. We'll see.

The tear is sealed and barely noticeable from the outside. I'll update how well it holds up but for now, it appears to be fixed and the inside looks like a small grease spot.

I can live with that for now.

 

mercedes benz repair manual

mercedes benz repair manual

Mercedes Benz Manual - Mercedes Repair Manuals - Mercedes-Benz Service Manuels

For USED parts for a SL junkyard there is this guy in brooklyn ny
mike if you call him 13054918306 tell him what you need. he'll probly have it. boy does he take his time. but great price.
It's worth a call

 

Subframe Warranty Repair Info

Board member ABQ450SLC persevered and was reimbursed by MBUSA for subframe repairs to his car. He generously offers his assistance to others who may need assistance. Contact him via PM.

All, I just recieved a check from MB for the entire work done on my 78 107 gray market. Initially MB balked at the gray market, but after many, many calls they relented and admitted that the recall was indeed a worldwide recall, and the work needs to be done no matter where the car is originally from. At first they said no way, so I had the work done independently to a cost of roughly $2500. Then out of the blue MB USA called me back. Apparently someone higher up saw the request and they told me they would cover it. I told them it was already done and they had me take the car to my local MB dealer to have it inspected. They approved the work and MB made good on their word. They paid ALL parts AND labor. It did take a lot of work, but they did relent in the end. They said this recall would never expire and they had to honor it world-wide as it is a very liable fault in design. PM me if you want names, number etc.

Member Anovak has also offered help after successfully lobbying MBUSA and getting warranty repairs on his 107.

Greetings and sorry for the delay. I had my subframe replaced at MB of Albuquerque, NM. It was a long, drawn-out process but they finally agreed to do it after I had contacted MB in Fellbach, Germany. Check your email. I will send the info you request there. The subject line will say "MB Subframe."

The good news is, contrary to what some have said, the recall DOES apply to the 107 models which includes the 380SL.....guess it just depends on how determined you are. Since yours is cracked already, I would think MB would want to take care of this immediately to avoid failure and therefore almost certain injury. Needless to say, I would not drive that vehicle before the subframe is sound. Best of luck to you.

PS - Nobby, very cool boots.....where can I get a pair like that, only could you be sure that I get the euro headlight???

Interesting observation in that both are from New Mexico.....

 

Mercedes Benz Classic Parts and Restoration - Miller's Incorporated

It a site I found for sl parts

 

Just found this place for springs. Less squat, anyone?

Sport Springs for Mercedes-Benz SL and Sedans

 

Because this might come in handy some day...

Wheel offsets

Wheel Offset Calculator

Also

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/r-c107-sl-slc-class/1362978-wheel-offsets.html#post2756049

I know the question keeps coming up over and over again both here and in the Tire Rack wheel and tyre section so I thought I'd add a few pics. If any one has other wheel sizes post them up and say what works.

86-89 SL can run 15 or 16 inch rims easily. The problem is basically when you have increased width.

15x7 or 16x7 accepts an offset of Et23-Et25.

86-89 update SL's with 16x8's need an offset of Et11 on the rear and an offset of Et23 to clear the 4 pot calipers on the front . They can also run 16x8 Et23-25 all round.
Earlier pre-86 update SL's can run an offset of Et11 all round.

16x8 Et11

16x8 Et11 external clearance

16x8 Et11 internal clearance

16x9's Et10's won't fit because they will hit the external guard Although I'm told an offset of Et18 will fit.