Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: n/a on October 20, 2003, 21:36:35

Title: Jack hole covers???
Post by: n/a on October 20, 2003, 21:36:35

On the 280SL, there are these 4 holes (2 on the right, 2 on the left) in the rocker panels where you are supposed to put the jack when lifting the wheels. Apparently there are these little plastic covers that go in there to plug the holes under normal circumstances. I have one plug and would like to aquire the other 3. My questions (you knew I'd get around to it sooner or later, didn't you) are:
1. What do you call those little doo-dads?
and
2. Where do I obtain them?

Thank you

Steve W.
1968 280SL
www.stevewaddington.com/camaro

Title: Re: Jack hole covers???
Post by: W14 on October 20, 2003, 21:46:58

Hi Steve,

They're called "Kleineplastikekrikkedeksels"   :) , but can be ordered from K&K Manufacturing as "jack hole cover", about $4/each.

Will W14
1965 230SL 4spd
Victoria,BC

Title: Re: Jack hole covers???
Post by: n/a on October 20, 2003, 23:16:59

Hi Will,
Can you please give me contact information for K&K so that I may purchase these "klemkadiddlehoppers" :D   Ya?

And thanks for such a quick reply!

Steve W.
1968 280SL
www.stevewaddington.com/camaro

Title: Re: Jack hole covers???
Post by: W14 on October 20, 2003, 23:27:44

Hi Steve,

Hey, no problem! Here's their website: http://www.kkmfg.com/


Will W14
1965 230SL 4spd
Victoria,BC

Title: Re: Jack hole covers???
Post by: n/a on October 22, 2003, 01:34:11

OK...they are on their way...and, by the way, they are now 9.95 each plus shipping!
Thanks again Will.
Now, if I could just find the "trouble light" for the engine compartment....

Steve W.
1968 280SL
www.stevewaddington.com/camaro

Title: Re: Jack hole covers???
Post by: Jonny B on October 22, 2003, 05:09:00

The trouble light is available, try http://www.worldwidestore.com/BD150c.htm


Jonny B
1967 250SL Auto

Title: Re: Jack hole covers???
Post by: n/a on October 22, 2003, 10:56:16

Is that the correct one for my car? Is it a reproduction of the factory original or is it just a trouble light that happens to fit?
Thanks

Steve W.
1968 280SL
www.stevewaddington.com/camaro

Title: Re: Jack hole covers???
Post by: Jonny B on October 22, 2003, 17:12:24

This is a current type unit, I do not know if there was an original type. The one I have is a Bosch unit with a scissors (sort of) clamp. I tried to find one like it, but had no luck. The Kaco part was the closest I was ever able to find.

To cut to the chase, this is a trouble light that will work with the car.

Jonny B
1967 250SL Auto