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Old Feb 1, 2016 | 11:27 PM
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looks like the old convertible top is at it again, for a couple days I kept seeing an oil looking fluid on the trunk lid and today it really was soaked... a couple of searches seem like it may be the rear bow lock. Does anyone know where I can get one cheap?... and quick. I don't have a garage right now so once its taken apart I have to install the new part or suffer the wrath of the neighbors and the weather
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Old Feb 2, 2016 | 06:57 AM
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Did you try Top Hydraulics? They are a sponsor and Klaus is very responsive
http://www.tophydraulicsinc.com/en/23-w208-clk
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See post 135 and 136 at https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...-system-6.html

From the info there, you can easily verify if your rear bow lock cylinder is leaking fluid on your trunk lid.

If so, Top Hydraulics can also provide you with an advanced replacement of the cylinder.
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thanks guys, i'll look into it. I need to get this done yesterday...
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All do we get a discount at top hydraulics?
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Not aware of any discount, but the price is reasonable
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well looks like this may be the weekend where I have time to order and replace...
Klaus are you around the forums these days?
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Ordered the rear bow lock last night, hopefully it gets here before the rain starts
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So I have had the rear bow lock in my possession for 3 days... haven't had any motivation to start working on it. It is getting hot every once in a while so maybe that will move me towards it. I realized I do not have any fluid to replace what has leaked out yet either... I guess im getting old
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