Where are the hydraulic cylinders on a SLK?
The Hydraulic Roof Actuating Cyliders (3) and the Hydraulic Cylinder for Lock Actuation (4) are located in the retractable top. The Hydraulic Roof Actuating Cylinder on the driver side was leaking hydraulic fluid; you can see the leak on the plastic panel in the SLK’s trunk. I would recommend rebuilding all five of the hydraulic cylinders.
Is the Mercedes R170 SLK Class rust resistant?
Unfortunately, the new paint offered less protection from rust. With no galvanizing process, and coupled with steel that wasn’t very corrosion resistant, the R170 SLK-Class is susceptible to corrosion. When buying a Mercedes-Benz from that era, inspecting it for rust should be one of your top priorities.
What to do if your Mercedes SLK top stops working?
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How often should I open my Mercedes SLK roof?
Open and close the roof a couple times to make sure that it works. The roof should take approximately 25 seconds to open or close. If it takes much longer than that, the pump may be on its way out. Check the condition of the roof seals. Ideally, they should be lubricated regularly – ask the previous owner about it.
Why is my SLK top leaking hydraulic fluid?
The Hydraulic Roof Actuating Cylinder on the driver side was leaking hydraulic fluid; you can see the leak on the plastic panel in the SLK’s trunk. I would recommend rebuilding all five of the hydraulic cylinders. All of the panels and the all mats must come out of the trunk area.
How does the hydraulic system work on a Mercedes SLK?
R170 SLKs have five hydraulic pumps that work in concert to lower and raise the hard top into the trunk. If the top fails to function properly, one of the diagnoses is to look for hydraulic fluid leaks — the cylinders’ seals eventually go bad. The cylinders’ hoses can also theoretically spring leaks, as can the system’s hydraulic pump.
What kind of hard top does a SLK have?
The SLK’s electro-hydraulic Vario convertible hard top is its marquee feature. It’s also one of the car’s most problematic systems. Five hydraulic cylinders, nine limit switches, a control switch, four window motors, a pump, two solenoids, a relay, cables/pulleys, and a control module all have to work in sync for the top to operate properly.
Where is the fill hole on a Mercedes SLK 230?
If the fluid is low, the fill hole is on top of the hydraulic pump. The plug is easier to access by removing the metal cover, which is secured by four bolts having T30 Torx heads (arrows). The filler hole (arrow) is on top of the pump, on the right-rear fender side.
Where are the hydraulic valves on a Mercedes SLK 230 Vario?
Right Main Between Right Quarter Window & Roll Bar 170-800-06-72-MBZ The hydraulic pump builds the necessary pressure for operating the cylinders. Its two-solenoid valves (the visible one is indicated by the arrow) distribute the fluid to the cylinders in a specified sequence to lower and raise the roof and trunk lid.
How many hydraulic rams are in Mercedes SLK roof?
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How do you loosen the hydraulic plates on a Mercedes SLK?
First, the three knurled nuts (arrows) that secure these plates are loosened using a 5mm hex/Allen wrench. The plastic retaining piece is lifted off so that the interlocking plates can be pivoted.
Where are the hydraulic cylinders on a Mercedes SLK 230?
Its two-solenoid valves (the visible one is indicated by the arrow) distribute the fluid to the cylinders in a specified sequence to lower and raise the roof and trunk lid. The trunk cylinders (left side indicated by arrow) are in the rear corners, behind the side panels.
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Can a Mercedes R170 SLK front lock be rebuilt?
Convertible car top cylinders rebuild service (using best seals available ) for Mercedes R170 models SLK 230, SLK230 Kompressor, SLK320, SLK 32AMG. Expedited core exchange option is now available for R170 SLK cylinders with a $40 inventory surcharge per cylinder as well as a $120 core deposit.
How long does it take to rebuild Mercedes top hydraulics?
Top Hydraulics offers two options for upgrading cylinders for Mercedes convertible tops. For Rebuilding Your Cylinders: Once we receive your cylinders, the turn around time is up to two business days for rebuild service and we will ship the cylinders back to you by Priority U.S. Mail (2-3 days delivery time).