What was the problem with my Mercedes 500SL engine?

What was the problem with my Mercedes 500SL engine?

Made it home and a friend, who owns a used car lot, suggested that I driver the car to his mechanic’s house (the mechanic, though not experienced in MB engines), thought it was coming from the top of the engine. Oil pressure was fine, and the engine was running smoothly, albeit with the noise.

What kind of engine does a 1998 Mercedes Benz SL Class have?

Pre-owned Mercedes-Benz SL-Class models are available with a 6.0 L-liter gas engine or a 5.0 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 389 hp, depending on engine type. The Used 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class comes with rear wheel drive.

How much does a 1998 Mercedes Benz cost?

Incorrigible gas hog. Steep price tag. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class appraisal values can range from $1,332 – $4,374. Find out what your car is really worth in minutes. MB’s Finest! This is the first Mercedes I have owned and I do not believe I will ever own another type of vehicle.

Made it home and a friend, who owns a used car lot, suggested that I driver the car to his mechanic’s house (the mechanic, though not experienced in MB engines), thought it was coming from the top of the engine. Oil pressure was fine, and the engine was running smoothly, albeit with the noise.

What kind of wiring does Mercedes 92 500SEL use?

On 92 500SEL I used heat resistant wiring, heat shrink tubing, friction tape, epoxy. The job was very labor extensive and took me around 8 hours. Some plugs could no be saved as plastic was very brittle. Metal contacts were reused and new wires soldered directly to them. Finished harness looked close to factory and worked without any flaws.

When did the Mercedes Benz R129 SL come out?

The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL (1990 – 2002) The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL (1990 – 2002) Helpful information Tech manuals Videos References (online) References Parts

How to remove roll bar from Mercedes R129 SL?

Removing the hard top Manually Removing the hard top (if the automatic system is broken) Roll bar and hydraulics Removing the rear storage compartment cover Removing the paneling covering the roll bar / top hydraulics Removing the rear carpet to get to the hydraulic control units Overview of the roll bar Roll bar components Roll bar operation Seats

Is there a 1992 Mercedes Benz 500 SL?

Yes | No 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Specs & Features Based on lowest-priced style. Safety information is currently not available for this vehicle. Please check back in the future.

On 92 500SEL I used heat resistant wiring, heat shrink tubing, friction tape, epoxy. The job was very labor extensive and took me around 8 hours. Some plugs could no be saved as plastic was very brittle. Metal contacts were reused and new wires soldered directly to them. Finished harness looked close to factory and worked without any flaws.

What kind of a / C system does Mercedes SL500 have?

The A/C system in your SL500 consists of a compressor that is belt-driven, an evaporator and freon. If there is a problem with your compressor or evaporator, adding freon will not restore cooling.

How to add Freon to a 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500?

How to add freon to your 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500: hook up the can of refrigerant (likely r-134a) to the low pressure port. When your compressor kicks on, add freon to the correct pressure. In addition to cooling, freon lubricates the compressor when it runs.