HELP! Need Pistons for 230SL (001-5803)

[Allen F]

Hi Folks,

I am in desparate need of a piston for my 230SL.  We found 5 in the US, and need a sixth to complete the engine rebuild.  I need a part No. 001-5803 piston.  If anyone has a source for one of these, it would be greatly appreciated.  

Allen Frechette

[Benz Dr.]

What size is that?  There's standard, .50 mm and 1.00mm oversize. I have .50mm in stock. late 3 ring.

 There's 3 different types used on these cars. Early 4 ring, early 3 ring and late 3 ring pistons. The later pistons have a bigger pin hole and shorter skirts on the pistons.
The second version is all but impossible to find so you may have to change conecting rods if youi have that type and go to the late ones or early 4 ring with rods.

Daniel G Caron

[n/a]

try james at better cars, 14041 McGregor Blvd, Ft. Myers, Florida.
941-489-1565
Best of luck
Pagoda Red

red kelly

[rwmastel]

Talk with Dan Caron.  If he can't come up with your parts, then refer to this Group's vendor list at:
http://www.sl113.org/data/show_table.asp?table_name=usr_parts_and_service_suppliers


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