Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on March 17, 2006, 21:45:28

Title: Replacing pillar seals....help!
Post by: n/a on March 17, 2006, 21:45:28

Hello, I am trying to replace the pillar seals on our 450sl, is there an easy way to get them in the channels?

Thanks

Title: Re: Replacing pillar seals....help!
Post by: ja17 on March 18, 2006, 00:09:06

Hello jgfox,

I guess your sorta a "black sheep" here with your (W107) SL and all these (W113) 230, 250 and 280 SLs ! You may want to move to the Vintage category on the Mercedes Club site where the information can be a little more relevant.

Welcome anyway!  These seals install the same as in the W113 SLs. The secret is not to try sliding them in place. Push one side of the seal into the channel then use a blunt flat tool to insert the other side a few inches at a time. A wooden paint stir, possibly ice scrapper, butter knife etc. can work.

Joe Alexander
Blacklick, Ohio

Title: Re: Replacing pillar seals....help!
Post by: n/a on March 19, 2006, 22:53:28

Thanks for the info...just found this site and thought I was in the right place, just learning. I have the pillar seal in it, is the window moulding I am having a hard time with. Is there an easy way?

Thanks

John