Thanks for letting me know that those clips are hard to get.I was at my local junk yard and there was an R129 with all hydraulic cylinders still on.What i did was took about 8 of them just in case.
@gwiz9571
4 жыл бұрын
I was putting up my top the other day and it failed to latch. I noticed that both sides of my car had hydraulic fluid that leaked on the front seats. I determined that it was a leaking hydraulic cylinder. I watched and used all the information on these videos. I'm so glad I did. I was able to fix both sides of my SL500 convertible hydraulic cylinders. I ordered the parts off of eBay, not too expensive of a project, but it would have cost a lot at the dealership. My biggest challenge was getting the metal c - ring out of the mechanism. I had to go buy a straight pic from Walmart and with the help of a small screw driver I was able to get it out. This part of the process was almost enough for me to go out and buy the repaired unit. I was ready to give up and forget the repair, but I didn't quit. After I got the knack of it, the second one was much easier to fix. Thanks for a great video series.
@fupabox
4 жыл бұрын
glad it helped .
@njoeandjen
6 ай бұрын
Just take the clip off the other end no need to take the strut off and always make sure you have something holding up that rear lift door mine came down and bumped me on the head didn't feel good after it was up for a half hour because one shock was disconnected saves a lot of time.
@fupabox
5 ай бұрын
Great advice . Appreciated 🙏👍
@davidsimaan3797
10 жыл бұрын
Do you have a video on removing the pawl cylinder? I got everything off the front and I can see it but I do not have room to get to the screw to remove the cylinder from the bottom. Am I doing something wrong or missing something? Can you let me know please. Thanks, David
@rioraton
6 жыл бұрын
10 months and I AM back :) So, is this the hydraulic strut that when it leaks it leaks in FRONT of the rear wheel?
@annblogment9741
5 жыл бұрын
I have a 1993 300SL and the truck won't stay open it keeps falling down, there's no support anymore..what part do i need to replace in order to get the rear trunk to stay up?
@cc21playa57
6 жыл бұрын
How do I add the fluid for my convertible roof on a 2003 SL 55 when the reservoir does not have a cal?
@fupabox
6 жыл бұрын
the 2003 kzitem.info/news/bejne/ypeLvGannaNmZ3o
@TheGamch
8 жыл бұрын
Any chance you made a video of removing / replacing the the main lift cylinder and the bow cylinder for this car ?
@fupabox
8 жыл бұрын
+TheGamch No I didn't..sorry
@jameslaine2007
7 жыл бұрын
TheGamch I would like to see a video of removing main hydraulics cylinder r1298000272 91sl
@La-vh3gc
Жыл бұрын
@@jameslaine2007 Did you find vidéo for this cylinder? I have the same problèm.
@rioraton
6 жыл бұрын
question have you replaced the rear trunk struts and if so how do you get the struts off do they also have clips like in your vid for the top?
@fupabox
6 жыл бұрын
small screwdriver under the spring clip at each end of the strut...fiddly but the clip pops off then the strut end just pulls away
@rioraton
6 жыл бұрын
Great Thanks! I have a 92 so I guess I remove the trim to access and pop those off and replace . One last question R U a MBZ mechanic cuz you sure know what the heck your doing just curious. Thanks again
@fupabox
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks..I'm not a mechanic.. just someone who loves backyard repairs and saving $$ glad the vids help
@rioraton
6 жыл бұрын
saw the clip on strut not sure how to pop it off but I guess if will finger:) it out. One last question when you manually lifted the top.. are those tools U used.. did they come with your car or did you buy them if so where do you buy them
@fupabox
6 жыл бұрын
they should come in the cars toolkit.. check under the spare tire, it may have fallen down there over the years.. Otherwise online is the only plave to find them
@martinburris9583
10 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your how to videos on the r-129 mercs. Have you ever replaced the windshield seal on one. I noticed mine are torn at the top of the windshield post and someone tried to patch with black silicone. I just repaired my top hydraulics above windshield, so that part is still exposed. Is this something you'd recommend trying?
@fupabox
10 жыл бұрын
if you mean the wide flat rubber seal at the post cap..they are fairly simple to replace
@martinburris9583
10 жыл бұрын
***** yes...I was told it was all one piece coming up the pillars and across top of windshield.....is that incorrect?
@fupabox
10 жыл бұрын
if I remember correctly yes it is one piece that runs from one side to the other
@martinburris9583
10 жыл бұрын
***** In your opinion is this replacement something the average shade tree mechanic can do....also any good source for the gasket....local dealer wants $400+
@fupabox
10 жыл бұрын
Martin Burris $400 ouch...once you get the part # check some German websites,,,may be much cheaper over there..I don't think you will have any problem doing it
@stevelee9152
8 жыл бұрын
can you lower the hard top roof manually
@fupabox
8 жыл бұрын
yes..you can manually remove and attach the hard top...you would skip the step in between the front catches and the latches in the trunk
@klausstegmann5034
5 жыл бұрын
ein danke schön, und ein lieben gruß' fupapox sl r 129 ⚜️🔧🤗⚜️
@pleaselakeshasta
9 жыл бұрын
Great videos, I just bought a 1998 SL500 with 80,000 miles and love it, Your videos have helped me a lot in getting to know the car and going about correctly doing the repairs. I have a question, the previous owner removed the steering wheel and Clock Spring to install a MOMO steering wheel. The instrument panel lights are on for the SRS, traction control and one other thing I cant think of what it is called. I was told that reinstalling the clock spring the dash warning lights would go out. However when I did that with the airbag plugged in the lights still stayed on. I am thinking that the clock spring is bad due to being banged around in the trunk of the car and was thinking about ordering a new one. Do you have any knowledge of suggestions on the what the clock springs function is besides it being important for the airbag? Im thinking of buying a new one but wanted to ask you first since you have a lot of knowledge of these cars. Thank you
@fupabox
9 жыл бұрын
I think the steering angle sensor for the esp is attached to the clockspring as well..is esp the third light on..on the dash actually I have a page bookmarked that should help you www.mercedesmedic.com/removing-or-replacing-airbag-steering-wheel-clock-spring-turn-signal-switch-on-a-mercedes-benz/
@pleaselakeshasta
9 жыл бұрын
***** You are correct the esp is also the light on the dash, just watched the video it definitely helped. Thank you, I will most likely buy a new clock spring and install a new steering wheel since the original owner hacked the steering wheel up removing it. Do you know any place besides the dealership to get steering wheels? Also they installed a aftermarket sony head unit and only the front speakers work? I've tried everything I can to this point but cant figure why the bose rear speakers and amp wont come on. I checked the amp fuse and it looks fine. Hopefully further investigation will reveal what is going on with the rear bose speakers. Thank you for you help and the great videos!
@fupabox
9 жыл бұрын
pleaselakeshasta the wiring to the new deck is prob hacked up...the stock deck turns on the amp
@TheGamch
10 жыл бұрын
I have to put new seals in these lift cylinders...which I assume is why they are being removed here...is it the same procedure as replacing the seals in the front locking cylinders which you did and excellent video on ?
@fupabox
10 жыл бұрын
I haven't rebuilt these cylinders yet...here is a link to a write-up on rebuilding them www.mbseals.com/A124R129MainCylinderRebuilding.pdf
@TheGamch
10 жыл бұрын
***** Thanks...it looks like it is pretty tricky and the potential for damage pretty high. I might just get them re-built by someone. Can you recommend a anyone?
@fupabox
10 жыл бұрын
TheGamch . this guy is highly recommended www.tophydraulicsinc.com/en/
@HatedWar
7 жыл бұрын
looks hard job I knew i can't do it myself. mine is out too but i'm not gonna do it just leave it like that deal it without convertible lol
@williejohnson5805
9 жыл бұрын
Having major problem with my 2003 SLEEP convertible top pump loosing fluids and now the room bar is up and won't go down
@fupabox
9 жыл бұрын
willie johnson If I'm not mistaken. the roll bar will go up automatically if the pump starts loosing pressure as a safety measure (in case of rollover ,the rollbar will be up ) you will need to track down where the leak is coming from
@williejohnson5805
9 жыл бұрын
Had the fuse removed from the pump 3 months ago while driving I heard a sound and saw that it was coming up.the leak is somewhere on the passenger side fluid comes out around door seal
@fupabox
9 жыл бұрын
willie johnson sounds like one of the main lift cylinders is leaking.. without replacing it the only way to put the roof up and down is manually
@rotarychainsaw
7 жыл бұрын
How the effing eff do you get that pressurized strut back on when reassembling. Mine is so pressurized that I can't compress it enough to get it on the pin. Gah!
@fupabox
7 жыл бұрын
you need to have the hydraulic lines unhooked for it to move
@rotarychainsaw
7 жыл бұрын
I meant the black one with no lines. got it on by putting a chunk of wood in the trunk and prying against it with a big bar. it compressed the strut enough to get it on the pin.
@fupabox
7 жыл бұрын
Ahh ok , Excellent Mcgyvering.. Glad you got it . :)
@geoffwalker1531
3 жыл бұрын
Very informative Thank You!!
@fupabox
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@cc21playa57
6 жыл бұрын
I can’t add fluid there is no cap there are 3 round holes one of them depresses his do I add fluid in roof reservoir
@fupabox
6 жыл бұрын
fluid reservoir in under the spare tire
@joer3llc
4 жыл бұрын
What was the size of that wrench again... 🤔
@fupabox
4 жыл бұрын
lol...I know ,I know
@joer3llc
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great videos.
@dannymilea
8 жыл бұрын
Does this apply for my 1997 SL 500?
@fupabox
8 жыл бұрын
I think they changed them in 1996 to a single cylinder for the tonneau
@alexhaydon9410
3 жыл бұрын
lost a clip like you said not to do
@fupabox
3 жыл бұрын
The dealer can get them . I was mislead by a dealer parts guy who got it wrong . It's easy to drop them . :(
@rosshopkins451
3 жыл бұрын
Ex ex Ex
@starshipmobilepartywagon2074
8 жыл бұрын
throw it it will never work bruvaz its a major downfall throw the whole lot in the bin you will never achieve success and it will be short lived if you dooooooooooo
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