SL/R230: Chores done
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From: Australia
2003 SL500
Chores done
I did 3 outstanding chores on my SL500 over the weekend.
1. Third Brake Light replace which was easy and made easier by dropping the drive to the flaps to enable more room to get the old unit out.
Every clip broke as such, I have still to put the liner back up - 12 clips A0009905792
2. Spangler (I think that's what its called) fix. By removing the corner panels and using the hinge replacement and flap.
3. Flushed the ABC and replaced filter.
Those of you that are sceptical about having to replace the oil as a service item need to re-appraise your line of thought.
No way the oil that came out of my system should have been allowed to be in that environment any longer than that it was.
It was absolutely filthy and there were metal particles in the bottom of my previously clean bucket.
I definitely noticed a change in the up and down response times and the lift system is now definitely smoother.
It definitely makes a difference IMHO
Once I get my shed powered up so I can use my hoist I will do the engine mounts.
1. Third Brake Light replace which was easy and made easier by dropping the drive to the flaps to enable more room to get the old unit out.
Every clip broke as such, I have still to put the liner back up - 12 clips A0009905792
2. Spangler (I think that's what its called) fix. By removing the corner panels and using the hinge replacement and flap.
3. Flushed the ABC and replaced filter.
Those of you that are sceptical about having to replace the oil as a service item need to re-appraise your line of thought.
No way the oil that came out of my system should have been allowed to be in that environment any longer than that it was.
It was absolutely filthy and there were metal particles in the bottom of my previously clean bucket.
I definitely noticed a change in the up and down response times and the lift system is now definitely smoother.
It definitely makes a difference IMHO
Once I get my shed powered up so I can use my hoist I will do the engine mounts.
Last edited by ozc204; Apr 8, 2018 at 10:52 PM.
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From: Gluckstadt, MS
2003 R230
I did 3 outstanding chores on my SL500 over the weekend.
1. Third Brake Light replace which was easy and made easier by dropping the drive to the flaps to enable more room to get the old unit out.
Every clip broke as such, I have still to put the liner back up - 12 clips A0009905792
2. Spangler (I think that's what its called) fix. By removing the corner panels and using the hinge replacement and flap.
3. Flushed the ABC and replaced filter.
Those of you that are sceptical about having to replace the oil as a service item need to re-appraise your line of thought.
No way the oil that came out of my system should have been allowed to be in that environment any longer than that it was.
It was absolutely filthy and there were metal particles in the bottom of my previously clean bucket.
I definitely noticed a change in the up and down response times and the lift system is now definitely smoother.
It definitely makes a difference IMHO
Once I get my shed powered up so I can use my hoist I will do the engine mounts.
1. Third Brake Light replace which was easy and made easier by dropping the drive to the flaps to enable more room to get the old unit out.
Every clip broke as such, I have still to put the liner back up - 12 clips A0009905792
2. Spangler (I think that's what its called) fix. By removing the corner panels and using the hinge replacement and flap.
3. Flushed the ABC and replaced filter.
Those of you that are sceptical about having to replace the oil as a service item need to re-appraise your line of thought.
No way the oil that came out of my system should have been allowed to be in that environment any longer than that it was.
It was absolutely filthy and there were metal particles in the bottom of my previously clean bucket.
I definitely noticed a change in the up and down response times and the lift system is now definitely smoother.
It definitely makes a difference IMHO
Once I get my shed powered up so I can use my hoist I will do the engine mounts.
Agree with you on the ABC fluid flush.
