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Way Off Topic / Re: What's your profession?
« Last post by cfm65@me.com on November 20, 2024, 11:00:11 »Retired South African Airways, airline pilot.
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Electrical and Instruments / Re: Riddle Me this
« Last post by Pawel66 on November 20, 2024, 10:01:51 »As BobH says, you do not need that relay either, it makes no sense if resistor is not there.
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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: California Coupe cockpit to hardtop seal fit
« Last post by Pawel66 on November 20, 2024, 09:57:38 »I am not sure if this is the part that is being searched for here.
What you are talking about is the hard top rear bottom seal. Yes, it is different for California coupe than in regular cars. It is available at Mercedes and from several other vendors.
At least that is how it is described in Authentic Classics and SL Shop (in Mercedes system it is just called "Frame"). Make sure it is what you are looking for.
As for the option for the car, I am not sure, but it may be Z 55.658 TONNEAU TOP ON CARS LESS COLLAPSIBLE TOP; L.H.D. ONLY, it is in Group 69. I do not see content of parts for this SA code in the system, unfortunately.
What you are talking about is the hard top rear bottom seal. Yes, it is different for California coupe than in regular cars. It is available at Mercedes and from several other vendors.
At least that is how it is described in Authentic Classics and SL Shop (in Mercedes system it is just called "Frame"). Make sure it is what you are looking for.
As for the option for the car, I am not sure, but it may be Z 55.658 TONNEAU TOP ON CARS LESS COLLAPSIBLE TOP; L.H.D. ONLY, it is in Group 69. I do not see content of parts for this SA code in the system, unfortunately.
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General Discussion / Re: Pagoda Notes November 2024
« Last post by John Betsch - "SADIE" on November 19, 2024, 21:04:35 »"I think John Betch gets it in his spam... not even a mention of opening the message." (Peter Van Es)
I do not believe it went into SPAM. No Pagoda 113 Group emails do.
I would simply attest it to "operator error" on my part. It's all Good.
v/r
JOHN BETSCH
PS I just went through my Trash folder and see that email was there and Unread. It was operator error. I must have moved it with another in error. As I said All Good!
I do not believe it went into SPAM. No Pagoda 113 Group emails do.
I would simply attest it to "operator error" on my part. It's all Good.
v/r
JOHN BETSCH
PS I just went through my Trash folder and see that email was there and Unread. It was operator error. I must have moved it with another in error. As I said All Good!
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Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes / Re: 280sl Cranks but won’t start after service
« Last post by Vander on November 19, 2024, 20:45:55 »Good point. I checked out the numbers for the head gasket and they were correct for the m130.983. I’ll have to run a compression test now. I’m getting spark and fuel luckily. I’m also pretty confident in the correctness of the timing. I’ll keep you all posted, thanks for the tips!
There are still 2 different head gaskets for a m130.983 head. An early square style, and a later oval style. Compression test is a good place to start.
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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: California Coupe cockpit to hardtop seal fit
« Last post by Lorsar on November 19, 2024, 20:42:36 »That could be it Bob. When I searched that number, I found:
https://parts.theslshop.com/mercedes-benz-w113-rear-roof-seal-for-california-coupe-1137500377/
https://mbparts.mbusa.com/oem-parts/mercedes-benz-weatherstrip-seal-vlrub-1137500377?srsltid=AfmBOoq-JBWziyVHwg3Y3nHrhwJAS5rwAb5T2sJkp4aDoL2nWAuBexYN
https://parts.theslshop.com/mercedes-benz-w113-rear-roof-seal-for-california-coupe-1137500377/
https://mbparts.mbusa.com/oem-parts/mercedes-benz-weatherstrip-seal-vlrub-1137500377?srsltid=AfmBOoq-JBWziyVHwg3Y3nHrhwJAS5rwAb5T2sJkp4aDoL2nWAuBexYN
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General Discussion / Re: Pagoda Notes November 2024
« Last post by Jack the Knife on November 19, 2024, 20:42:11 »We should try to encourage as many reasons to visit the forum as possible. I'm in the habit of checking my junk folder but I don't believe many others are. Posting these things directly here would probably be in our best interest if engagement and eyes on it are the aims.
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General Discussion / Re: Pagoda Notes November 2024
« Last post by BobH on November 19, 2024, 20:33:38 »E-mails can be a bit hit and miss, why not just post on the forum when the latest issue is available to download?
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Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items / Re: California Coupe cockpit to hardtop seal fit
« Last post by BobH on November 19, 2024, 20:17:46 »Is it 113 750 03 77? perhaps when you search "California Coupe", it may not get recognised, maybe MB refer to it as something else
https://www.authenticclassics.com/Rear-Seal-for-California-Coupe-Hardtop-230SL-p/auth-002499.htm
If this is correct i'll pop it in the tech manual for others to find
https://www.authenticclassics.com/Rear-Seal-for-California-Coupe-Hardtop-230SL-p/auth-002499.htm
If this is correct i'll pop it in the tech manual for others to find
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General Discussion / Re: Pagoda Notes November 2024
« Last post by Peter van Es on November 19, 2024, 20:07:06 »I can see Mike clicked on the link in the mail on the 18th of November.
I think John Betch gets it in his spam... not even a mention of opening the message.
I think John Betch gets it in his spam... not even a mention of opening the message.