Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: zanone on February 15, 2006, 13:10:03

Title: Data Card Option Code #818?
Post by: zanone on February 15, 2006, 13:10:03

Bob Possel mentioned that it is the "exhaust fumes control". Does that refer longer exhaust tips extending past the bumper or something off the exhuast manifold? Thanks, DZ

Title: Re: Data Card Option Code #818?
Post by: Klaus on February 15, 2006, 14:14:56

The car was subjected to exhaust emission testing on the dynamometer. Such cars had up to 50 miles on the odometer before they reached the dealer. No customer option, nothing visible on the car.

Klaus
1969 280 SL

Title: Re: Data Card Option Code #818?
Post by: zanone on February 15, 2006, 17:45:37

Klaus, why was this done? Was it for 1971 U.S. West Coast emissions requirements or was it done just to test factory specs? Thanks, DZ

Title: Re: Data Card Option Code #818?
Post by: Klaus on February 16, 2006, 08:38:04

Both. Quality control, monitor deviations in production, 2% random test required on California versions, etc.

Klaus
1969 280 SL