How much does a hydraulics kit cost?
For basic hydraulics that raise and lower your car with the push of a button, you’re looking at a starting cost of $600 for a one-cylinder DIY kit. If you want your car to jump, you’re looking at prices starting from $1,500 and up, especially if you hope to enter hopping competitions.
Can a Mercedes Benz convertible top hydraulic cylinder rebuild?
Top Hydraulics’ rebuild service is a true upgrade, since the rebuilt cylinders will last much longer than the originals under the same conditions, and a design flaw gets eliminated from the otherwise excellent hydraulic system. The hydraulic lines are not detachable from the cylinders.
What happens to the hydraulics in a Mercedes R129?
The original seals in the hydraulic cylinders, aka rams or actuators, will eventually fail in every R129, unless it gets wrecked prematurely, even if you never drive the car or have never used the top before. Rebuilding these cylinders is NOT a matter of changing o-rings. Every R129 cylinder has one o-ring, and those rarely ever fail.
How much does it cost to rebuild a top hydraulic cylinder?
Price listed is for Standard Rebuild Service – You send in your cylinders to be rebuilt. Expedited Core Exchange Option where Top Hydraulics ships parts from its inventory first is $525 plus a $500 Refundable Core Charge.
How long does it take to rebuild a Benz hydraulic cylinder?
For Rebuilding Your Cylinders: You must send your convertible hydraulic top cylinders to us. 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).
What should I do if my hydraulic cylinder is beyond repair?
Hydraulic cylinder maintenance here can often be as simple as a re-chrome or polish to repair a corroded or damaged rod. If a cylinder rod is beyond repair, a replacement is the best course of action.
What causes uneven wear on a hydraulic cylinder?
Misalignment is often the main cause of uneven wear within a cylinder. Premature wearing of the bearing seals and rod can be caused by side loads allowing the rod to rub on one side of the bearing. Hydraulic cylinder maintenance here can often be as simple as a re-chrome or polish to repair a corroded or damaged rod.
How to replace a Mercedes-Benz roof hydraulic cylinder?
Aligning the plates’ holes with the pump’s ports allows the lines to be pulled out. Have a rag on hand to catch drips, and plug the lines and ports to keep dirt out. Mercedes-Benz offers an official plug kit for this: 129-589-00-91-01-MBZ. Replacement cylinders are available with the lines pre-attached.
How to remove hydraulic cylinder from Mercedes SLK 230?
Removing the headliner accesses this cylinder. Using a trunk cylinder for demonstration purposes, removal begins by opening the trunk with the Vario roof switch, then turning off the ignition to depressurize the hydraulic system. The retaining clip (red arrow) is pulled off the cylinder’s body end; we used a flat blade screwdriver.