Is there a Mercedes SLK 230 Haynes Manual?
We get a lot of people coming to the site looking to get themselves a free Mercedes SLK 230 Haynes manual. There are two things you need to know; firstly it’s illegal, and secondly – there are much better ways of servicing and understanding your Mercedes SLK 230 engine than the Haynes manual.
Where are the engine mounts on a Mercedes SLK 230?
There are two engine mounts: one on the right and left side of the engine. The mounts are specific to each side as they both have locating points that only fit the proper side. We will begin by replacing the left side engine mount. You will see the access hole for the lower mounting bolt on the cross member by the A-arm support.
Is the SLK 230 Kompressor a second hand car?
I have recently purchased a second hand E320 and i am now looking at a second hand SLK 230 Kompressor for my partner. It is a 1998 in Metallic blue. It has 130,000km (80,000) miles on the clock genuine and 3 owners from new. Could anyone tell me about this model please.
Is the Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 a good car?
I went through the search process and decided to get 2001 (facelift year) or newer. Ended up with a 2001 SLK320 (V6) but 230 is a good car. You might want to watch this video, very informative and entertaining.
Is the Mercedes SLK 230 still in production?
See reviews below to learn more or submit your own review. The SLK 230 is a luxury coupe that is currently discontinued. Read more Mercedes-Benz reviews to learn about other models. I paid 70,000 for a beautiful design copper color Mercedes SLK 230 in the year 2000. After 2-3 years the dashboard started cracking and falling apart.
There are two engine mounts: one on the right and left side of the engine. The mounts are specific to each side as they both have locating points that only fit the proper side. We will begin by replacing the left side engine mount. You will see the access hole for the lower mounting bolt on the cross member by the A-arm support.
What causes an engine mount to crack on a Mercedes SLK?
Heat and oil can take its toll on the mount, causing the rubber portion to crack and separate. When this happens, the mount collapses and no longer supports the engine correctly.
When did the Mercedes SLK R170 come out?
I live in the Rockies and the mountain folk aversion to rwd vehicles is near legendary so my search took me well out of my area. The R170 version of the SLK was only made from 1998 through 2004, averaging about 10,000 US versions each year. I’ve discovered that only about 10 percent of these have manual transmissions.