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General Discussion / Re: Insurance weirdness.
« Last post by Hamid Turbo on Today at 03:15:59 »I have been using PROGRESSIVE on my cars for a long time, they have good rates and have never had any problems.
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General Discussion / Re: Insurance weirdness.
« Last post by Hamid Turbo on Today at 03:13:52 »I have been using PROGRESSIVE on my cars for a long time, they have good rates and have never had any problems.
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Items for Sale / Re: 1969 European 280SL Automatic $49,000
« Last post by Cees Klumper on Today at 00:42:06 »Nice color! Are you sure those wheels are original? At least the hubcaps look like they belong to a (much) older Pagoda.
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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: 4spd Manual Transmission Tunnel Plastic Plate Nuts
« Last post by Leester on April 02, 2025, 22:47:06 »I believe the part circled in blue is the rubber dust cover. The bushings at the bottom of the shift rod are 2 nylon concave bushings that wrap around the ball at the bottom of the shifter.
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Items for Sale / 1969 European 280SL Automatic $49,000
« Last post by 69EUROPAGODA on April 02, 2025, 21:47:55 »After over 40 years in the family, it is time for our European Numbers-matching 3-owner 1969 280SL Automatic with 93,376 original KILOMETERS...to find a new home! Below are a few initial details for your consideration:
- Imported from Germany in 1972 (second owner purchasing from original owner) as a high school graduation gift
- In 1982, the second owner's boyfriend damaged the front valance (aesthetic/cosmetic only)
- Instead of repairing the vehicle, having owned it for 10 years, the second owner decided to sell
- Purchased by our family in 1982 from second owner
- During the aesthetic/cosmetic repairs, our family changed the color from white to silver and reupholstered the interior
- The car has lived in Arizona since 1972 and garage kept
- in 2023 we:
- Replaced the fuel system (tank/lines/filters/pump)
- Installed new tires
- Reconditioned the wheels (media blasted, primed, painted to match the car)
- Replaced the brakes
- Installed a new alternator
- Paint work / Rejuvenation
- More info. available upon request*
- Data card in-hand to verify vehicle information
- The soft top is intact, however it will not fully extend to the windshield due to two pieces (one on each of the base mount/hinges) that have broken
ASKING $49,000 USD
- Imported from Germany in 1972 (second owner purchasing from original owner) as a high school graduation gift
- In 1982, the second owner's boyfriend damaged the front valance (aesthetic/cosmetic only)
- Instead of repairing the vehicle, having owned it for 10 years, the second owner decided to sell
- Purchased by our family in 1982 from second owner
- During the aesthetic/cosmetic repairs, our family changed the color from white to silver and reupholstered the interior
- The car has lived in Arizona since 1972 and garage kept
- in 2023 we:
- Replaced the fuel system (tank/lines/filters/pump)
- Installed new tires
- Reconditioned the wheels (media blasted, primed, painted to match the car)
- Replaced the brakes
- Installed a new alternator
- Paint work / Rejuvenation
- More info. available upon request*
- Data card in-hand to verify vehicle information
- The soft top is intact, however it will not fully extend to the windshield due to two pieces (one on each of the base mount/hinges) that have broken
ASKING $49,000 USD
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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Injection pump oil capacity ??
« Last post by dirkbalter on April 02, 2025, 20:15:11 »Have a look towards the bottom of the page for checking the oil level
Yup, there are also two different opinions on whether or not to screw it in. If I remember correctly, it is also described in the BBB. I will have a look later.
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Items for Sale / R24Y Fuel Injection pump #2 for sale
« Last post by twistedtree on April 02, 2025, 20:14:36 »As shown in picture. This is the second of 2 R24Y pumps. It may work fine, or it may require a rebuild, I have no idea. Shaft turns freely. $500
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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Injection pump oil capacity ??
« Last post by BobH on April 02, 2025, 19:43:16 »Have a look towards the bottom of the page for checking the oil level
https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Fuel/Injection
Actually, seems you need to be a full member to access this page, the tips and pictures were taken from a post on here so you may find it if you search
https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Fuel/Injection
Actually, seems you need to be a full member to access this page, the tips and pictures were taken from a post on here so you may find it if you search
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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Injection pump oil capacity ??
« Last post by dirkbalter on April 02, 2025, 19:37:24 »Also,
I was told to measure the oil level with the dip stick only resting on the opening. (not screwed in). I have seen a post here that says to screw it all the way in to check the level on early 230's.
I was told to measure the oil level with the dip stick only resting on the opening. (not screwed in). I have seen a post here that says to screw it all the way in to check the level on early 230's.
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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: Injection pump oil capacity ??
« Last post by rogerh113 on April 02, 2025, 19:20:21 »Thanks. I looked at the dip stick to note that I was a bit low. It is pretty hard to effectively read the dip stick, since getting it in and out is awkward at best, and that could certainly affect the reading.
I put in about 3 caps of oil into the fill area, and it seems like the level is good (or as good as one is able to determine).
I would certainly recommend that the injection pump level be checked periodically, as a failed injection pump is likely a pretty dear repair.
I put in about 3 caps of oil into the fill area, and it seems like the level is good (or as good as one is able to determine).
I would certainly recommend that the injection pump level be checked periodically, as a failed injection pump is likely a pretty dear repair.