SLK/R170: thinking of buying a slk top issues
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thinking of buying a slk top issues
Im thinking of buying a 2002 slk 320 but am hesitant about buying because of the top cylinders leaking, my questions are
1. do all cars eventually leak
2. roughly what does it cost to replace all of the 5 cylinders i can not do it myself
3. the car has 79000 miles
what else should I look out for with this car i always liked the car
1. do all cars eventually leak
2. roughly what does it cost to replace all of the 5 cylinders i can not do it myself
3. the car has 79000 miles
what else should I look out for with this car i always liked the car
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I have had 3 2002 SLK32 (and have put on 200,000 miles between them) and have not had any hydraulic leaks. They are not uncommon, but they are not normal. Contact "top hydraulics" for great pricing of top quality rebuilt units. I just looked on their site and I see all 5 AND the pump are only $850 (can't imagine you need them all ... more likely only the top-latch cylinder)
https://www.tophydraulics.com/20-r170-slk
They are considered to be the source for these parts. I did use them for a rebuilt/exchange when I needed a new hydraulic top pump for my sl55 and they were easy to work with and the price was great.
Cheers,
Chris
https://www.tophydraulics.com/20-r170-slk
They are considered to be the source for these parts. I did use them for a rebuilt/exchange when I needed a new hydraulic top pump for my sl55 and they were easy to work with and the price was great.
Cheers,
Chris
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R170 99SLK230 + SLK32
see my recent update on the $1 o ring I used to fix mine....
I've done the top lock and the rear lift cylinders on one of my slk230/32's
....reasonably easy diy if you do a bit of home mechanics - you tube has some good videos - I used the drill technique
The other car (32), I've only had to do the top lock so far
The rear trunk lift cylinders rarely fail - not sure why, maybe less weight. But there are techniques posted to diy this as well.
Other issues with the roof is - managing water leaks and making sure the parcel shelf doesn't get caught up in the retraction procedure - can damage things - always watch it like a hawk.
Check your 6" flip cables for wear/stretch - best get an order in and replace (diy) in the first 6 months for peace of mind.
All pretty harmless
b22b
I've done the top lock and the rear lift cylinders on one of my slk230/32's
....reasonably easy diy if you do a bit of home mechanics - you tube has some good videos - I used the drill technique
The other car (32), I've only had to do the top lock so far
The rear trunk lift cylinders rarely fail - not sure why, maybe less weight. But there are techniques posted to diy this as well.
Other issues with the roof is - managing water leaks and making sure the parcel shelf doesn't get caught up in the retraction procedure - can damage things - always watch it like a hawk.
Check your 6" flip cables for wear/stretch - best get an order in and replace (diy) in the first 6 months for peace of mind.
All pretty harmless
b22b
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Im thinking of buying a 2002 slk 320 but am hesitant about buying because of the top cylinders leaking, my questions are
1. do all cars eventually leak
2. roughly what does it cost to replace all of the 5 cylinders i can not do it myself
3. the car has 79000 miles
what else should I look out for with this car i always liked the car
1. do all cars eventually leak
2. roughly what does it cost to replace all of the 5 cylinders i can not do it myself
3. the car has 79000 miles
what else should I look out for with this car i always liked the car