Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on June 26, 2006, 22:01:13

Title: Chassis Lube
Post by: n/a on June 26, 2006, 22:01:13

Hey Guys;
Anyone out there have a problem lubricating Pagoda's? My grease gun nozzle fits loosely over the chassis Zerk fitting and so the grease leaks out instead of entering the fitting...question...is there a special metric grease gun nozzle fitting and if so, where can i get one? Also, where are the lube points for the door hinges?
Appreciate any help. Thanks in advance!
Regards,
Joe :)

Title: Re: Chassis Lube
Post by: dreyer635 on June 27, 2006, 00:22:37

The lube point for the door hinges are the small hole in the middle of the hinge cylinder - you need a special tip to enter the grease into the hole. About the loose gun nozzle, I'm living in a metric world and dont know about if there is a special version for non metric sizes - however mine also leaks if I dont press it firmley over the fitting - or pherhaps you should change your fittings with new ones if the old onse are rusted / stuck etc.

Kjell
SL 280 69 - 4 speed

Title: Re: Chassis Lube
Post by: hands_aus on June 27, 2006, 05:45:55

the grease gun nozzle has to be in a direct line with the grease nipple and pressed against it firmly.

Bob Smith (Brisbane,Australia)
RHD,1967 early 250 SL, auto

Title: Re: Chassis Lube
Post by: RBurg on June 27, 2006, 07:35:44

I have had the same experience and went to a power grease gun - remarkable much easier. Harbor Freight has one for $11.99. Works very well.http://harborfreight.com item 219-5VGA

Ron - Minnesota
71 280SL Tobacco "O GIGI"
97 E420 Silver Mist

Title: Re: Chassis Lube
Post by: n/a on June 27, 2006, 20:36:00

Gentlemen;
Thanks for the replies...I'll check on gun tip as I removed fittings and all have been cleaned and are OK...never had this problem before.

What is the specialtip for lubricating the door hinges? Is it available through MB dealer?
Thanks.
R/
Joe

Title: Re: Chassis Lube
Post by: rwmastel on June 28, 2006, 06:30:57

Item in far right of pouch in photo posted by JA17
http://index.php?topic=1125,hinge,grease

Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

Title: Re: Chassis Lube
Post by: graphic66 on June 28, 2006, 06:46:06

I found the part to grease the door hinges at my local auto parts store. It is just a pointed end fitting with a male zerk on one end to slip on the end of my grease gun.

Title: Re: Chassis Lube
Post by: Ricardo on June 28, 2006, 10:23:29

You can also use the little grease guns made to lube the rotating tip on chainsaws. The plastic version is about $10 available anyplace that sells chainsaws.