Category Archives: Mercerdes R129 SL600

Changing the Hood Pad on Mercedes Benz SL600 R129

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Brian

Mercedes gets a lot of things right, but many wrong for sure. The wiring insulation for one, the hood’s insulation pad for another. The pad on my R129 SL600 had largely disintegrated leaving dust and chunks of foam all over … Continue reading →

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Mb Star C4 for R129 SL600 Case

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Brian

So the whole kit is a bunch of cables, the muxer, laptop, laptop power supply, mouse, and a standard OBD-II reader (for the truck.) These are valuable tools so I wanted a good case that I found here: The stuff … Continue reading →

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R129 SL600 Main Engine Harness Rebuild

Posted on August 21, 2016 by Brian

My primary reference for this job was from: MB SL600 7,2 Väth As a DIY project this is and 8/10, and not really expensive. Maybe $50 in wire and $60 is parts (that you’ll break during disassembly.) I did buy some … Continue reading →

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R129 SL600 Fuel Injector Electrical Connector Replacement

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Brian

The fuel injector connectors were in really rough shape. The insulation just disintegrates when touched: They were fairly easy to rebuild. The connector’s rubber boot slides off easily, then the tricky part: Get a small paper clip, unwrap it, then bend … Continue reading →

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Mb Star C4 for R129 SL600

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Brian

Another tool required for the maintenance of my SL600 is the computer cables, mulitplexer, and software to read engine fault codes and control/test engine components. Without it the SL600 will be scraped. The option I chose was this aftermarket part. It … Continue reading →

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Quick Jack 5000 BL-5000SLX Box Opening and Testing with R129 SL600

Posted on August 19, 2016 by Brian

Taking on the SL600 required some tools. The first being a lift that quickly and safely lifts the whole car so I can work under it without having to jack up my life insurance rates. The SL600 is a special … Continue reading →

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R129 SL600 Bumper Problems

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Brian

We acquired the Mercedes with the following bumper problem: I wasn’t going to drive it until I got a new bumper but came up with this quick fix using zip ties:   This will last another year so we can … Continue reading →

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R129 SL600 Main Engine Harness Removal: More High Resolution Pictures

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Brian
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R129 SL600 Main Engine Harness Damage Pictures

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Brian
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Removing Top Main Engine Harness on R129 SL600 V-12

Posted on August 17, 2016 by Brian

Most Mercedes from the early ’90s employed soy based biodegradable wire insulation. It seems to hold up well around the car with the exception of the engine bay, likely due to the heat. My ’94 SL600 is of the afflicted. … Continue reading →

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