Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Conkam on December 27, 2011, 23:06:32

Title: 280 sl wont start
Post by: Conkam on December 27, 2011, 23:06:32

Hi

 I just bought my first 280 SL from 71. The car has not been on the street since 1995. I bought the car without seeing it start, but I had my mechanic friend with me, who thought the engine sounded healthy. I need to start the car, where should I start to debug. All advice are welcome.

 Thanks in advance.

Title: Re: 280 sl wont start
Post by: Garry on December 28, 2011, 01:00:35

Conkam,

Congratulations and welcome to the Forum

This thread is a good start and details in the initial post steps to be taken.

http://www.sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=15264.0

Put some photos of your on the forum we all like to look at other cars. ;D

Garry

Title: Re: 280 sl wont start
Post by: Bonnyboy on December 28, 2011, 05:10:05

Mr Conkam,  I'm in the same boat.  Lots of help on the site.  Do some digging you should find some good advice. 

I just got a 1969 280sl that been sitting since 1991 and have not tried the engine yet.

I haven't done much yet - I just keep finding more and more rust and have been chasing that: (I haven't had much time to play yet and am in no rush)
I had the tank cleaned and un clogged the vent lines
I took apart the fuel pump and got it running
I am trying to take the rad off but am having problems with the oil feed nut on the bottom (thats where I'm at)  When I drained the rad the antifreeze looked pretty good with only one clump of jelly substance.  I assume there is more.

I'm refusing to purchase a battery until I have done everything that I can to be prepared before I start it.  Like I said no rush.

Check out Mr. Snowyte and his exploits.

Ian in North Vancouver

Title: Re: 280 sl wont start
Post by: Conkam on December 29, 2011, 00:17:15

thanks for the answers guys. I can start with list that bonnyboy2 have writtin in the other post, it seems to be very usefull. I will upload some pictures soon and keep you informed.

Title: Re: 280 sl wont start
Post by: Conkam on January 18, 2012, 10:29:38

Hi

Finally we got the car started, it was the fuel pump who needed some love :).