SLK 55 (R171) Vario Roof Hydraulic Ram Leak
09-08-2020, 08:17 PM
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SLK 55 (R171) Vario Roof Hydraulic Ram Leak
After spending $1,100 at a dealer at an indy shop to replace my hydraulic ram after it inevitably failed (leaking hyrdaulic fluid through headliner and losing pressure), I knew there had to be a simpler/cheaper solution.
Fast forward a few years (after I sold my '05 and then bought an '06 a few years later after regretting it)...my new one had the same problems.
After a few google/amazon searches I found a repair kit for about $20 and gave it a shot. I made a YouTube video of the process and can guarantee that if you have some patience, you can fix it yourself without replacing the entire unit!
Repair Kit Amazon Link
Fast forward a few years (after I sold my '05 and then bought an '06 a few years later after regretting it)...my new one had the same problems.
After a few google/amazon searches I found a repair kit for about $20 and gave it a shot. I made a YouTube video of the process and can guarantee that if you have some patience, you can fix it yourself without replacing the entire unit!
Repair Kit Amazon Link
Last edited by Timothy Choice; 09-08-2020 at 08:20 PM. Reason: forgot to add link to repair kit
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Sounds good, but video is private
After spending $1,100 at a dealer at an indy shop to replace my hydraulic ram after it inevitably failed (leaking hyrdaulic fluid through headliner and losing pressure), I knew there had to be a simpler/cheaper solution.
Fast forward a few years (after I sold my '05 and then bought an '06 a few years later after regretting it)...my new one had the same problems.
After a few google/amazon searches I found a repair kit for about $20 and gave it a shot. I made a YouTube video of the process and can guarantee that if you have some patience, you can fix it yourself without replacing the entire unit!
Repair Kit Amazon Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWnrtENwXO4
Fast forward a few years (after I sold my '05 and then bought an '06 a few years later after regretting it)...my new one had the same problems.
After a few google/amazon searches I found a repair kit for about $20 and gave it a shot. I made a YouTube video of the process and can guarantee that if you have some patience, you can fix it yourself without replacing the entire unit!
Repair Kit Amazon Link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWnrtENwXO4
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