My Mercedes SL Story - Page 2

Green1995SVX · #16 09-25-2009, 12:16 AM

I also want to make it clear that I'm not complaining. I enjoy tinkering with cars, and learning how they work. Fixing a problem with a car gives a great sense of satisfaction. This car is simply very satisfying.

SSSVX · #17 09-25-2009, 12:17 AM

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you bought an sl500 and used epoxy on the radiator? Really? You did that?

Tom

lol pics?

mike you could buy it from ebay new less five hundreds...still cheaper than svx's aluminum one

benebob · #18 09-25-2009, 03:57 AM

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I have fallen in love with it though.

Mike

Really, you're the last guy I expected to get married and give all his money to his wife

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zavikan · #19 09-25-2009, 04:44 AM

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Additionally, my 1999 A6 is, without question, the best car I've ever owned. It's getting near 200,000 miles. I've had it since 130,000. I haven't HAD to do ANYTHING to it besides oil changes, brakes, and tires.

Miiiike mike mike mike.....really? really?! REALLY!? that the HECK were you thinking? you do realize that you have just fated yourself to having the Audi gremlins recheck their lists and realize that they missed your car around 100k ago? They are not going to act kindly for the reminder....ur so screwed.

James

Green1995SVX · #20 09-25-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SSSVX

lol pics?

mike you could buy it from ebay new less five hundreds...still cheaper than svx's aluminum one

I was able to locate a new OEM one for $350.

Green1995SVX · #21 09-25-2009, 08:19 AM

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Miiiike mike mike mike.....really? really?! REALLY!? that the HECK were you thinking? you do realize that you have just fated yourself to having the Audi gremlins recheck their lists and realize that they missed your car around 100k ago? They are not going to act kindly for the reminder....ur so screwed.

James

SilverSpear · #22 09-25-2009, 09:52 AM

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Cannot help but notice, is the SL your favorite now? This is why you are leaving that Pearlie that everybody keeps drooling on, on the side of the road and the SL in the pavement?

Do not get me wrong, I love the SL and one day I dream of owning even a Pagoda... but come on man... don't leave it there...

Green1995SVX · #23 09-25-2009, 03:21 PM

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Cannot help but notice, is the SL your favorite now? This is why you are leaving that Pearlie that everybody keeps drooling on, on the side of the road and the SL in the pavement?

Do not get me wrong, I love the SL and one day I dream of owning even a Pagoda... but come on man... don't leave it there...

The SVX always takes priority. I was just rearranging cars at the time and parked the svx on the street for a few minutes.

Mike

subbieatnz · #24 09-25-2009, 03:44 PM

The expoxi may hold for the life of the car lol.

A guy in my dads car club arealdited his inlet manifold on his car about 20 years ago, and has not had to touch it since. Hasnt leaked.
Dad did same thing on his car. Lasted about 7-8years till he found a suitable replacement inlet manifold.

Landshark · #25 09-25-2009, 04:19 PM

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The expoxi may hold for the life of the car lol.

A guy in my dads car club arealdited his inlet manifold on his car about 20 years ago, and has not had to touch it since. Hasnt leaked.
Dad did same thing on his car. Lasted about 7-8years till he found a suitable replacement inlet manifold.

it might. my 928 dumped coolant all over the road. repair bill was $80 for epoxied fix ..... from the PORSCHE DEALER!
only problem i ever had with the car and it ran fine for another 5 years until i sold it.

SilverSpear · #26 09-25-2009, 05:05 PM

Once the plastic of a radiator cracks from a certain place, this means that either you need to change the tabs or change the Rad. You can epoxy-it, no problem, but how long you think it will hold? I am not talking about the epoxy for sure, I am talking about the "dried" plastic. And I would prefer to pay $500 bux on a new rad or $200 bux on new tabs than gamble with overheating and burned gaskets.

Green1995SVX · #27 09-25-2009, 05:27 PM

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Once the plastic of a radiator cracks from a certain place, this means that either you need to change the tabs or change the Rad. You can epoxy-it, no problem, but how long you think it will hold? I am not talking about the epoxy for sure, I am talking about the "dried" plastic. And I would prefer to pay $500 bux on a new rad or $200 bux on new tabs than gamble with overheating and burned gaskets.

You're exactly right. The plastic on the radiator is a complete mess. It's scaling off everywhere.

LOL at the epoxy fix from the Porsche dealer!

Bobb · #28 09-25-2009, 06:44 PM

Hi Mike, I have only ever had two used cars as an adult. My SVX and and my Legacy GT Limited. When I first got them I replaced all hoses, belts, filters, and fluids. Then you start fresh like it was a new car. of course some things just happen and have nothing to do with the listed items. Like the radiator in the SL. Of course to a guy selling cars you want to do the least amount of fixing you can as this will cut into your profit. Take care, BOBB

benebob · #29 09-25-2009, 06:48 PM

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LOL at the epoxy fix from the Porsche dealer!

Come on now, we all know Alan's fibbing. Porsche dealers haven't charged $80 since before the first 928 rolled off the showroom floor.

Green1995SVX · #30 09-25-2009, 06:52 PM

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Come on now, we all know Alan's fibbing. Porsche dealers haven't charged $80 since before the first 928 rolled off the showroom floor.

That's what I was thinking.