Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Wanted To Buy => Topic started by: gcworkshop on June 26, 2023, 14:44:13

Title: Temperature Gauge for Dashboard 1969 280SL
Post by: gcworkshop on June 26, 2023, 14:44:13

Hi,
we are looking for a temperature gauge for our 1969 280SL.
any condititon would be considered.

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge for Dashboard 1969 280SL
Post by: stickandrudderman on June 26, 2023, 15:44:44

I have them in stock on an exchange basis.

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge for Dashboard 1969 280SL
Post by: gcworkshop on June 27, 2023, 07:03:27

Hi,

we have the gauge and some of the cable but not the sensor that goes into the engine?

would that be enough?

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge for Dashboard 1969 280SL
Post by: Cees Klumper on June 27, 2023, 07:14:15

"Some of the cable" would indicate the capillary tube is compromised and you need a new one to connect the sensor to the gauge. These three parts should never be separated nor the tube (that looks like a cable) be compromised or the gas escapes and the gauge will no longer work.

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge for Dashboard 1969 280SL
Post by: gcworkshop on June 27, 2023, 11:44:25

Thanks Cees,

Unfortunately we have inherited the vehicle this way. Do you know where we can get a new gauge assembly or a sensor and tube from?

Maybe a reconditioned one?

Title: Re: Temperature Gauge for Dashboard 1969 280SL
Post by: kampala on June 27, 2023, 12:21:45

Quote from: stickandrudderman on June 26, 2023, 15:44:44

I have them in stock on an exchange basis.

Stick just offered you one.  You give him your old one and buy a working unit from him. And he’s in the UK.