1996 Mercedes SL 600
Discussion
r129sl said:
PS, that wireless set is really high quality and it is probably worth seeking out a like-for-like replacement. It was standard on the SL600 but on lesser models it was a four figure option. Anything modern will look hideous and be of inferior quality.
Good info, thank you.Yes, I will be seeking a like-for-like replacement, keeping it totally original.
Hereward said:
r129sl said:
PS, that wireless set is really high quality and it is probably worth seeking out a like-for-like replacement. It was standard on the SL600 but on lesser models it was a four figure option. Anything modern will look hideous and be of inferior quality.
Good info, thank you.Yes, I will be seeking a like-for-like replacement, keeping it totally original.
0a said:
Hereward with regards to the exhaust I would recommend going OEM. I had to replace the exhaust on my 500 and went for a fabricated one - a mistake that I will correct by going back to what Mercedes built some time soon. A well balanced exhaust system is particularly apparent with an open top car that really is a long distance cruiser, in my opinion.
Thank you, I will certainly keep that in mind and I want to keep things as original as possible. The only thing is...apparently this engine can sound like a Zonda with the right exhaust...Great car !
I was on holiday near Monaco ( drove down to see the Historic F1 Weekend ) and there was a British V12 like yours that came in to the local railway station. I was silver and absolutely immaculate, even though it had been driven all that way ! It had some very nice Merc alloys on ( they may be Lorinser ?) which made the car look amazing.
I am not a Merc fan usually ( more an Alfisti !) but the 129 SL is a great car.
Well done you.
I was on holiday near Monaco ( drove down to see the Historic F1 Weekend ) and there was a British V12 like yours that came in to the local railway station. I was silver and absolutely immaculate, even though it had been driven all that way ! It had some very nice Merc alloys on ( they may be Lorinser ?) which made the car look amazing.
I am not a Merc fan usually ( more an Alfisti !) but the 129 SL is a great car.
Well done you.
Rear view mirror wobbling is an easy fix.
At least on my early car with no garage door opener/electrical adjustment or whatever that is on yours.
Mirror 'snaps' off with a little pressure then it's either a case of just tightening a nut and applying a little thread lock or there are various fixes you can do with cable ties and such. Then 'snap' it back on.
Either that or you can put a very small piece of blue tac in one corner where you can't see it and that will hold it in the meantime.
Great car, I'm jealous.
At least on my early car with no garage door opener/electrical adjustment or whatever that is on yours.
Mirror 'snaps' off with a little pressure then it's either a case of just tightening a nut and applying a little thread lock or there are various fixes you can do with cable ties and such. Then 'snap' it back on.
Either that or you can put a very small piece of blue tac in one corner where you can't see it and that will hold it in the meantime.
Great car, I'm jealous.
Lovely car OP, ex Evo owner Harry Metcalfe owned one an did a video of it shot in Monaco. It's a good watch
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhX0Y2wQfqo
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhX0Y2wQfqo
si_xsi said:
Lovely car OP, ex Evo owner Harry Metcalfe owned one an did a video of it shot in Monaco. It's a good watch
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhX0Y2wQfqo
Enjoyed that. Thanks for the link.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhX0Y2wQfqo
And great car OP. Enjoy
I have found the source of the current engine oil leak. It's the sump. This is brilliant news, since it's the only part of the engine that is easily accessible without tearing things apart and the parts are simple and cheap.
For the last few nights I have been under the car stuffing bits of tissue places in various places then inspecting them the following evening to establish the source of the leak.
The picture below shows the gasket and a sump sensor (partially obscured, with the red arrow pointing at it) leaking, plus a few teaspoon's of oil on the floor. The red circles show sump bolts with fresh oil on them. The tissue above the sump is bone dry. With the engine turned off there is no current leak from higher up. However, historically there has been and I need to repeat this test with the engine running with hot oil circulating and pressurised, since I still think the timing chain and valve cover gaskets could be suspect (and, Heaven forbid, the head gaskets).
For the last few nights I have been under the car stuffing bits of tissue places in various places then inspecting them the following evening to establish the source of the leak.
The picture below shows the gasket and a sump sensor (partially obscured, with the red arrow pointing at it) leaking, plus a few teaspoon's of oil on the floor. The red circles show sump bolts with fresh oil on them. The tissue above the sump is bone dry. With the engine turned off there is no current leak from higher up. However, historically there has been and I need to repeat this test with the engine running with hot oil circulating and pressurised, since I still think the timing chain and valve cover gaskets could be suspect (and, Heaven forbid, the head gaskets).
Edited by Hereward on Thursday 28th July 20:09
si_xsi said:
Lovely car OP, ex Evo owner Harry Metcalfe owned one an did a video of it shot in Monaco. It's a good watch
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhX0Y2wQfqo
It was that video that made me pull the trigger and make the purchase!https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhX0Y2wQfqo
Hereward said:
si_xsi said:
Lovely car OP, ex Evo owner Harry Metcalfe owned one an did a video of it shot in Monaco. It's a good watch
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhX0Y2wQfqo
It was that video that made me pull the trigger and make the purchase!https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhX0Y2wQfqo
Want!!!
Hereward said:
si_xsi said:
Lovely car OP, ex Evo owner Harry Metcalfe owned one an did a video of it shot in Monaco. It's a good watch
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhX0Y2wQfqo
It was that video that made me pull the trigger and make the purchase!https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LhX0Y2wQfqo
Hereward said:
I am a Mercedes novice but...
Hereward said:
The engine is a 6-litre V12 with just under 400bhp.
Nothing like jumping in at the deep end!Great car OP. Love the interior with the extended leather. Looking forward to reading more updates.
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