Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Rolf-Dieter ✝︎ on April 24, 2018, 12:25:33
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Yesterday was a wonderful day in South Western Ontario. 21 C the sun was out in full force so taking the car for a spin was a no brainer :)
Since I do have a tinny oil leak I naturally checked the oil level. To my surprise I found that my Dip Stick has markings 230/250 (see photo). Now I am wondering since I do have a 280 SL Engine if my Dip Stick is the correct length.
Can someone out there please tell me the dimension of a 280 SL Pagoda Dip Stick.
Dimension from the end to the underside of the cap (full penetration length into the engine).
Thanks in advance!
Dieter
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Check out the tech manual. It basically says if it fits you have the correct one. They are not interchangeable.
https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Engine/Dipstick
I have the same markings on my early 280sl which gave me concerns years ago.
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Can someone out there please tell me the dimension of a 280 SL Pagoda Dip Stick.
Dieter, I think your dip stick is fine, my 280SL has the exact same markings (chassis 007749).
To answer your question the measurement is 11 3/4 inches (298mm).
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Thank you both, much apprichiated! The car was restored by RM in 1992 and I would think they would not have let it pass with a incorrect Dip Stick.
Thanks again,’
Dieter
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Dieter. The fellow you bought the car from passed away a couple of weeks ago. Thought you would like to know.
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Hi Dan,
Yes I know he was 88 May he rest in piece he was a nice fellow.
I wonder what his son and Famaly will do with all the 20 plus American cars from the 50s and 60s.
Dieter