Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Body, interior, paint, chrome, and cosmetic items => Topic started by: dtuttle123 on November 09, 2008, 12:57:28

Title: Headlight Gasket
Post by: dtuttle123 on November 09, 2008, 12:57:28

Is there a headlight (US Version) gasket on the underside of the chome bezel?  I don't have one on my car, but this would seem to be a likely place for one.

Doug
1967 MB 250SL (Early)
4-Speed, Orient Red, Leather

Title: Re: Headlight Gasket
Post by: abe280SL on November 09, 2008, 23:50:04

Mine doesn't have one.
abe

Title: Re: Headlight Gasket
Post by: Jonny B on November 10, 2008, 13:36:13

There is not one on my car either, an early 250 SL.

Title: Re: Headlight Gasket
Post by: egggplant on November 13, 2008, 09:05:05

I've got a 230SL parts manual.  It shows a rubber gasket between the chrome and body on the European version but not on the American one.  It seems strange that they would have made a gasket for one and not the other.

Title: Re: Headlight Gasket
Post by: benzportland on November 20, 2008, 03:45:43

I'm guessing the difference between US and Euro is because the US cars are sealed beam lights? 

Title: Re: Headlight Gasket
Post by: dtuttle123 on November 21, 2008, 22:26:49

Benzportland -

I think you cracked the code!  Thanks.  Doug ;)