1995 600sl soft top
:)helpdoes the soft top need hydraulic fluid to operateit worked perfectly till last night and just stoppedthe windows go down but the top does not moveI manually put it all backin up positioncould this be an electrical gremlin-
Please helpany suggestions of what to do thanks Craig |
RE: 1995 600sl soft top
Craig,
The top does need hydraulic fluid to operate. You can check the level in the system by looking at the fluid cannister/pump marks on the pump located in the trunk below the spare tire. Q: Did the top control button flash or blinkwhen you tried to engage the system? Bob |
RE: 1995 600sl soft top
:)Bobthanks for the quick response
I checked under the tire and it seemed empty for sure also my wife said there was some fluid coming out near the sun visors What to do is the question- Thanks for your helpbest regards Craig |
RE: 1995 600sl soft top
Craig,
The fluid leaks by the visors mean the seals in the two hydraulic cylinders that latch/unlatch the front catches are toast. The repair is relatively simple and detailed here... http://www.mercedesshop.com/Wikka/R129TopRelease The cylinders can be rebuilt and fitted with new seals for about 1/3 the cost of buying new ones ($40@ vs. $120@) through... Mercedes Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuilder[/align][/align]Dennis Ficken 16285 S. Chester Olathe, Ks 66062 (913) 390-0506 mercedescylinders@sbcglobal.net[/align] If the pump reservoir was near empty, you will also need 2 bottles of hydraulic fluid, either MB branded ($$) or Febi/Bilstien p/n 02615 Fluid (same stuff at half the price) from www.autohausaz.com , as well as others. Good Luck, Bob |
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:19 PM. |
© 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands