The following Mercedes-Benz R129 models are affected: SL 280 (193 PS M104 engine) – introduced in 1993. SL 320 (231 PS M104 engine) – introduced in 1993. SL 500 (320 PS M119 engine) – introduced in 1992. SL 600 (394 PS M120 engine) – introduced in 1992. Only cars with electronic fuel injection are affected. Cars with the KE-Jetronic are
Mercedes Benz recommends you replace your fuel filter every 2 years or 30,000 miles, whichever comes first. In order to service your fuel filter you need to lift up and support the rear axle of your vehicle. See our tech article on jacking up and supporting your vehicle. Also when working with gasoline never have a potential ignition source Pull back the corner of the front panel in the trunk (pull out some tabs first, of course), locate the small lever on the lock, and use a 10-mm open wrench or your MB soft top tool from the tool kit. Photos are attached on the bottom. Moving the lever up releases the lock; moving it down fastens it. 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500 R129 5.0L V8 M119 ENGINE 82k miles (Fits: Mercedes-Benz SL500) Pre-Owned: Mercedes-Benz. $1,800.97. $320.00 shipping. or Best Offer.
TopsOnline.com sells replacement seat covers for 1996 - 1998 Mercedes Benz SL280, SL320, SL500 and SL600 (Chassis R129). Mercedes seat covers are made with Original Mercedes Benz Leather.
It was easy finding them for my 300E, but the R129 euro lights are closer to $1500 a set I was told LWB250. 6509 posts · Joined 2013. #25 · Dec 31, 2014 (Edited) There is a guy in Latvia or somewhere in Eastern Europe who sells them on eBay. They're the OEM parts. So, S class wheels have higher ET's, upper 40's into 50's. R129 wheels are at the opposite end of the spectrum, Using ET's as low as the teens, and typically in the mid 20's to mid 30's. The highest ET to fit an SL is the stock 8 hole wheels, with 34mm. You should not mount wheels in the upper 40's on a 129.
The 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL was a revolution for its maker. At a stroke, it banished the 1970s styling of its predecessor, it favour of an up-to-the-minute look overseen by Bruno Sacco. It was such a successful styling job, that the R129 remained in production for more than a decade, and still looked fresh at the end of its life.
If you are looking for a R129 with a M119 in the engine bay you can immediately eliminate the 99-02 model years. Unless you can confirm that a 93-95 has had the wiring harness replaced walk away from these years unless you either find a pristine example or are ok with swapping out the engine harness. Today, this generation SL is a remarkably modern classic in its sophistication, road manners, and equipment. And this paragon of German engineering is startlingly affordable. Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking about buying an R129 Mercedes-Benz SL. Models and years. 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL 600 Mecum 1995 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 320 Roadster 2D. 142,622 mi. $9,900. $161/mo*. Hot Car. Free CARFAX Report. 1993 Mercedes-Benz SL 500 specs, 0-60, quarter mile, lap times, top speed, engine specifications, pictures, updated October 2023. Mercedes-Benz gave the R129 another facelift in 1998, adding new V6 engines in the form of a 204-hp SL 280, and a new SL 500 with 306 hp on tap. Small items such as mirrors and door handles were The Mercedes-Benz R129 SL is a roadster which was produced by Mercedes-Benz from 1988 until 2001. The R129 replaced the R107 in 1989 and was in its turn replaced by the R230 SL-Class in 2002 for the 2003 model year. SunGuy61. 745 posts · Joined 2005. #6 · Sep 25, 2015. I had the three windows replaced by a local installèr w/ .50 guage tinted plastic for $300 out the door. Happy with the outcome and only took a couple hours to get it done. You may want to ask around locally to both auto and boat upholstery shops for quotes. Bob. alpac. 646 posts · Joined 2013. #3 · Jan 18, 2014. $500 may give you some room for improving your current sound system but it will limit you though. It really depends what part of your stock audio system you want to replace. I replaced the entire stereo system (unit and speakers) on my 92 SL last September. While Mercedes-Benz produced the R129 SL for over a decade (1990-2002), we recommend that you focus your search on the following configurations and model years. 1996-2002 SL500. Available from the get-go in 1990 was the 500SL, which boasted a 5.0-liter “M119” V8 good for about 320 horsepower — a formidable figure for the day. Mercedes-Benz SL (R129) specifications. Construction steel monocoque. Engine iron/alloy sohc 2960cc or dohc 2799/2960/3199cc ‘six’; all-alloy dohc 4973cc V8 or 5987cc V12, or sohc 2799/3199cc V6 or 4966cc V8; Bosch electronic fuel injection; 188bhp @ 5500rpm-389bhp @ 5200rpm; 191lb ft @ 4400rpm-420lb ft @ 3800rpm
The R129 is yet to go the way of the R107, but it is on the climb. The R107 was, ten years ago, a car you could pick up for anything from £5,000. Now, you’re looking at £30,000 for a nice, presentable one. And looking at the data we have here at Car & Classic, it seems the R129 is going the same way.
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