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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on July 12, 2005, 10:13:23
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Good morning, I'm a new member with a new car. 1967 250SL in bad need of some work. I have never attempted this before. Restoring a car. I need some advice. Car hasn't been started since the early eitghties. Shows 39K kilos on odometer. Where do I start. I don't want to do any damage to the engine by making a mistake. Any advice appreciated.
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Welcome! This topic has been addressed many times in the past. Hit the archives of this site and you'll likely see how others were advised and more importantly how they fared! Good luck.
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Here is one string with this subject, and let us know about your progress. :)
http://www.sl113.com/forums/index.php?topic=684+engine
Per G. Birkeland
69 280 sl aut 834
Norway
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Just a couple of quick items that are covered in more detail in other threads:
Go slow .... do not make anything worse.
Drain the fuel tank and disconnect the fuel pump until you need fuel.
Try to turn the engine by hand with a socket on the front crank bolt. If it will turn (you are lucky), remove the spark plugs and spray in WD40, if not, spray in a lot of PB Blaster (penetrating oil available at most auto stores) and try to rotate the engine twice a day until it brakes loose.
Once it turns, drain the oil and replace the filter.
Install a new battery; crank the engine until there is oil pressure.
Remove the fuel filter, pour in some fresh fuel, connect the fuel pump and pump a little fuel through the line to flush the fuel system.
The engine might start. After the engine runs, flush the engine coolant and replace with Mercedes yellow collect (expensive but worth it).
Before driving, test the brakes. Replace the rubber hydraulic hoses. Flush the brake fluid. It is more important to stop than to go.
Jim Villers
190SL, 230SL 5-Speed, 190E 2.3-16 Kompressor
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quote:
Originally posted by peterm
Welcome! This topic has been addressed many times in the past. Hit the archives of this site and you'll likely see how others were advised and more importantly how they fared! Good luck.
Yes, hit the "Search" link in the top right corner of this screen and start searching. Here's some sample results:
http://index.php?topic=3463,restoration
http://index.php?topic=2746,restoration
http://index.php?topic=1951,restoration
http://index.php?topic=485,restoration
http://index.php?topic=1686,restoration
http://index.php?topic=1019,restoration
You should write Michael Salemi (mdsalemi on this forum) an e-mail and ask him about his restoration experience. I probably matches your situation. See his triumph here:
http://index.php?topic=3640
Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both tops
1994 E420