Forum: Mercedes SL - R107

Admittedly, this is a nube question, but let me ask it. Elderly neighbor asked me to help him find the caliper bolts so he could change out the...

My 380SL was underwater for 2 days recently during the Nashville Flood. I have drained all fluids and am letting it dry out, but not really sure...

I have an '81 380SL that has been giving me trouble lately. When deccelerating, the gas pedal 'sticks' at what I would call a very high idle. I have...

Im looking at a 560 sl 1986 and was wondering if you all could point out some specific problem areas to look out for? My mechanic mentioned that the...

I have a 1978 450SL & my question is has anyone replaced the Blower Motor before? It looks pretty simple except it's location maybe I should pop...

I am fully restoring my 1972 SL. I am ready to remove the AC box that rests in the middle of the dash area this weekend. The dash is out, as is the...

1979 450SL runs great, except for when engine is hot (nearby 212), and at idle. I recall hearing/reading something about adjustment of an "air slide...

I just wanted to tell everybody that i am helping a friend who owned a garage for 20 years clean out Mercedes parts for pretty much anything between...

Can somebody please direct me to the correct forum or help me with the procedure to replace the diff boot on 108 016 280s 1968.

The following are some of the events that the Mercedes Benz Illinois Club has planned for this year. If any of these events are of interest to you,...

I am in the process of organizing a group of MB owners in Illinois that woujd like to attend car shows with other MB owners. We have 20 so far that...

This concerns my very clean 1976 R107 SL with 107k miles. The red brake warning light is now illuminated on the dash. This warning light came on...

Hi all, Please if anyone can help me. I'm trying to locate my wife's, late grandfather's 1979 450SL. The family sold the car several years ago...

Is anyone located in Illinois or the Midwest?

I am rebuilding a '82 380SL. Original 380 engine blown. Installing an '84 500. My question is, will the original 380 trans work ? The part numbers...

I recently started a car club on Facebook called Mercedes SL Car club. This club is for all SL owners , as well as their friends and family. The...

I have just acquired an immaculate 1989 560SL. The only problem is that the radio doesn't produce any sound despite power and being tuned to a local...

Hello Members, I have several questions, my SRS light stays on what is this? The locking mechanism I believe at one time worked lock/unlock for...

Can anyone give me a DETAILED list of the upgrades AMG offered for the r107; specifically th e450 sl? I know that the following were offered: ...

HI there i am about to enter the world of R107 ownership, not only will this be the first SL i have owned but the first classic aswell, what...

So I have this friend who is down on his luck. His car goes off lease and he winds up with a 81 380 SL with a bad water pump. I'm trying to help, but...

I have 86,000+ miles on this car. I have heard that the timing chain can go at any time over 80,000. Should I be thinking about having this looked at?

My low-mileage '89 560SL runs perfectly except for this one problem -- when the car is warm and I shut it off, it does not want to restart. Repeated...

I have recently replaced the ignition amplifier in my mercedes 350 sl it is the older type car with the electronic fuel injection . after replacing...

I have a 1984 500SL (Euro) that needs some parts and was wondering if anyone can confirm which MB model we base our parts order from? I was told to...

Inherited a 1973 450SLC from my Brother-in-law. It hadn't been started in a long time. Can't get it started. It is over fueling badley and fills...

Make that crankcase not shaft. Sorry.

my 1987 r 107 560sl smokes when the engine is cold and it is decending a hill. after that the car runs perfect. anyone else had this experience?...