Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Wanted To Buy => Topic started by: gordon on January 17, 2022, 13:58:12

Title: Wanted
Post by: gordon on January 17, 2022, 13:58:12

Wanted, both springs which lift up both the boot lid and the soft top cover. (The previous owner cut off one end of each spring presumably to remove them)

Title: Re: Wanted
Post by: Dave H on January 17, 2022, 16:15:39

One of my least favourite jobs of the whole restoration, unbelievable amount of tension in these springs, I foolishly took them off and damaged my new paintwork when refitting , some threads on how to refit and special tool to make if you search this site, I don’t envy you.

Title: Re: Wanted
Post by: Pawel66 on January 17, 2022, 16:24:45

They are here:
https://www.sls-hh-shop.de/main/de/mercedes-230-280sl-w113/75-b-kofferraumklappe-und-ausstattung/1-paar-drehfedernr-beide-heckdeckel-p-6676

https://parts.theslshop.com/mercedes-benz-sl-w113-pagoda-boot-springs-pair-1137580226/

Title: Re: Wanted
Post by: stickandrudderman on January 18, 2022, 09:30:07

Be advised that they are different for California Coupe.

Title: Re: Wanted
Post by: gordon on January 18, 2022, 19:52:49

Thanks for all input. I have both springs ( but with one end cut off) if I could copy an intact set I'd make the missing bits (tempered) then sleeve onto what I have.. At least replacement s are available at a cost !

Title: Re: Wanted
Post by: stickandrudderman on January 19, 2022, 09:57:50

I'm intrigued to know the process for repairing a failed (or cut) torsion spring.

Title: Re: Wanted
Post by: Pawel66 on January 19, 2022, 11:21:41

And also why do it - I would have thought there are quite strong and dangerous forces applied...

Title: Re: Wanted
Post by: Pinder on January 19, 2022, 15:52:10

I dont know if it helps but i removed them and likely will install in the same way by screwing in sheet rock screws at several points along the spring to lengthen it. while removing or installing.