Author Topic: Matti´s 280SL (Read 40763 times)

swood1 · « **Reply #75 on:** February 07, 2019, 15:12:27 »

What do the four painted bars represent?

mercakungen · « **Reply #76 on:** February 25, 2019, 10:58:44 »

Not much progress.
Fuel lines and other parts are yellow zinc despite they look silver on photos.

BR,
Matti

Pawel66 · « **Reply #77 on:** February 25, 2019, 11:02:59 »

Sweet!

johnk · « **Reply #78 on:** February 26, 2019, 02:52:14 »

really nice! almost a shame to start it.

Did you do anything special to ensure it stays this way for a while, preventing leaks etc.?

mercakungen · « **Reply #79 on:** February 26, 2019, 05:57:37 »

I have rebuilt this engine in 2009 and it has about 8000 km since then. During this cosmetic process I replaced as many seals I could.
I tried to save original finish on most aluminum parts so used a tooth brush and a lot of elbow grease instead of media blasting everything. I found out that a cleaner for aluminum boats (Star Brite) worked well.
I did media blast the valve cover because one of previous owners has tried to polish it.

BR,
Matti

johnk · « **Reply #80 on:** February 27, 2019, 03:09:40 »

Which Star Brite cleaner did you use?
I would like to try it on my head as I can't media blast that.

mercakungen · « **Reply #81 on:** February 27, 2019, 06:02:40 »

I used acid based Aluminum Cleaner. Be careful and protect your self.

https://www.oceanchandlery.com/starbrite-aluminium-boat-cleaner-950ml-acid-formula.html

johnk · « **Reply #82 on:** February 28, 2019, 02:41:39 »

Thanks!

swood1 · « **Reply #83 on:** February 28, 2019, 15:21:48 »

That engine looks nice, I shall look forward to stripping and rebuilding mine.

Out of interest is there a pipe missing on your engine? Is this a pipe back from Air intake or exhaust manifold? I have highlighted in photo attached. I have this pipe missing on my engine but not sure exactly where it goes.

Steve

mercakungen · « **Reply #84 on:** March 01, 2019, 04:48:29 »

Steve,

There is a hose between that nipple and the pipe.

BR,
Matti

swood1 · « **Reply #85 on:** March 01, 2019, 08:33:19 »

Hmmm,

I have that metal pipe missing. Not sure if SLS have it available.

Shvegel · « **Reply #86 on:** March 02, 2019, 20:33:41 »

The pipe goes to the cold start injector.

I finally had a chance to look up the shock addorber markings. You were right Matti the proper mark is 4 bars front and rear. Mine also carry 108 part numbers.

mercakungen · « **Reply #87 on:** March 22, 2019, 09:04:30 »

I kept those Bilstein stickers.

mercakungen · « **Reply #88 on:** March 22, 2019, 09:27:08 »

I am waiting the last patch of parts and fastener back from zinc plating. Not much to do before that so I focused head lights and tail lights.
I have bought these years ago before prices went crazy. Tail light seals are genuine MB parts but I have a problem with them. They are so thick and firm that I fear I´m gonna brake something if I force assemblies into place. There is approx 5 mm cap between the bezel and the body. Any thoughts?

cfm65@me.com · « **Reply #89 on:** March 22, 2019, 18:42:34 »

Hi Matti,
Congrats on a job well done.
Having restored 6 190SLs to the same standard and because I know what it takes, I respectfully take my hat off to you, for a job well done.
I have owned 4 Pagodas, in fair condition, the latest one is a 250SL and I wish I had what it takes to restore it to its former glory.
Regards
Chris

mercakungen · « **Reply #90 on:** March 25, 2019, 11:10:53 »

Chris, thank you for your very kind words.
Got parts back from plating. The shade of yellow is quite light. This is what we get here in Finland with "environment friendly" passivation chemicals.
Anyway, I get the transmission back in one piece.

BR,
Matti

Pawel66 · « **Reply #91 on:** March 25, 2019, 14:56:01 »

This is one lovely looking tranny!!

mercakungen · « **Reply #92 on:** April 01, 2019, 05:20:23 »

Rolling again.

Pawel66 · « **Reply #93 on:** April 01, 2019, 08:59:36 »

Exciting moment!

kampala · « **Reply #94 on:** April 01, 2019, 09:04:03 »

very very nice.

neelyrc · « **Reply #95 on:** April 02, 2019, 01:19:26 »

Really looking great!! Beautiful work.

mercakungen · « **Reply #96 on:** April 02, 2019, 06:52:19 »

Thank you guys. Exciting moment indeed. This is a big step forward.

Peter h · « **Reply #97 on:** April 02, 2019, 07:20:44 »

Fantastic work!
Littel question, is it not the wrong on?
Peter

mercakungen · « **Reply #98 on:** April 02, 2019, 08:17:49 »

The brake booster with the master cylinder is a replacement unit. That nipple is for clutch cylinder and it is plugged.

Pawel66 · « **Reply #99 on:** April 02, 2019, 09:19:38 »

I have read on the forum that this is a perfectly fine, correct, "authorized" replacement, as you say.

I think the original, more oval, unit also had that nipple for clutch, plugged on automatic cars.

Without being certain, it might have looked like on the picture (also replacement).

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