Author Topic: 230SL Engine Photo Request  (Read 1179 times)

mistertj

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230SL Engine Photo Request
« on: July 05, 2020, 13:11:39 »
My 230SL engine seems to be a little too close to the firewall but I do not have a way to confirm or dismiss that. Here is how my engine sits now in relation to the firewall. Might someone have a similar photo that I can look at. Many thanks.

paults1

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Re: 230SL Engine Photo Request
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2020, 13:48:14 »
The distance is good, all are like it.

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Re: 230SL Engine Photo Request
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2020, 14:04:15 »
Hi,
the position of your engine looks good, see att. picture of a 250SL*.
Sometimes it's necessary to lift the rear part of engine to unmount the valve cover otherwise you can not pass by the hood Lock.
...WRe

* Thelews 250SL: https://www.flickr.com/photos/8292359@N06/sets/72157603240571101/show/

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Re: 230SL Engine Photo Request
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2020, 15:40:35 »
It has to do with the propshaft alignment, see picture.
Under the gearbox you can add or delate washers to improve the alignment.

mistertj

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Re: 230SL Engine Photo Request
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2020, 16:03:35 »
Great photos and diagrams...thank you. Really helps!
While I am here...not original equipment but every time I would wash the car, water would collect in the cups under the front shock absorber rubber. To solve, I put a laundry cover cap on them. Fits nice and tight...with a minor mod.
Cheers!