SL/R129 Leaking front cylinders- Should I buy new for 125 each or have mine rebuilt?

Jul 15, 2009 | 11:15 PM

Red5

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Leaking front cylinders- Should I buy new for 125 each or have mine rebuilt?

I've heard that Dennis does a good job. And it would be nice to save some $. But the wife is out of town now. And he won't be back till the 20th. Do you think it would be worth it for me to buy the parts new for 125+tax? Or are teh rebuilds just as good?

Jul 16, 2009 | 08:06 AM

BJonesFL

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From: Bradenton, FL

'87 560SL Sold, '99 SL500 For Keeps

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Red,
Dennis did my front pair a couple years ago, and I've had no issues whatsoever. Even if I did, Dennis warrants his rebuilds for 3 years, meaning 3X Mercedes' for 1/3 the cost. Trust Dennis-

Bob

Jul 16, 2009 | 09:12 AM

Red5

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Red,
Dennis did my front pair a couple years ago, and I've had no issues whatsoever. Even if I did, Dennis warrants his rebuilds for 3 years, meaning 3X Mercedes' for 1/3 the cost. Trust Dennis-

Bob

Bob,

Sounds good. I'll send them to Dennis. Thanks for the reply.

Jul 21, 2009 | 05:48 PM

DrJfrmLA

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From: Alabama gulf coast, formerly Charlottesville, Virginia

2004 W220 (S430), 2001 R129 (SL500 Sport)

At the risk of sounding ignorant (which I certainly am), who is Dennis? I am taking delivery of my '01 SL500 in the next hour, and he sounds like someone I want to know.

Thanks guys.

Jul 21, 2009 | 06:21 PM

BJonesFL

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At the risk of sounding ignorant (which I certainly am), who is Dennis? I am taking delivery of my '01 SL500 in the next hour, and he sounds like someone I want to know.

Thanks guys.

Dr, here you go...

Mercedes Hydraulic Cylinder Rebuilder

Dennis Ficken
16285 S. Chester
Olathe, Ks 66062
(913) 390-0506
mercedescylinders@sbcglobal.net

Bob