I love the car, but when i drive on mountain road, the automatic gear make me feel no power. Mercedesbenz user guide vehicle slk 230, slk 320 314 pages. Im pretty sure that the 300 sl was still available with a 5 speed manual in 1993, so if one really wished to make the conversion, it would. The combination of a manual gearbox and the sls smooth.
Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of mercedesbenz sl 500 in 2002, the model with 2door convertible with metal roof body and v8 4966 cm3 303. In this article, we discuss the most common mercedes benz transmission problems and how you can fix some of them. Slclass r129 manual transmission r129 how rare i have a very. Only about 300 cars in the slclass were customised by amg prior to 2002. Mercedes transmission problems, limp mode, no shifting. O fallon, il 62269 644 miles from you click for phone 1972 mercedesbenz 350sl. Along with the sl 320 and sl 500 special edition cars from 1997 and the 2002 silver arrow cars, the manual transmission 300 sls from th first few years of r129 production probably have the best potential for future collectibility and price appreciation. Mercedes benz standard manual shift transmissions how to identify the mercedes benz transmission model you have from a stamped code on transmission casing identification of a mercedes benz transmission, or gearbox as they are also referred to, can be accomplished by following these guidelines. They mb try to keep it a luxury brand in the us, and havent offered a manual gearbox in years, i honestly couldnt tell you when but sometime in the 90s and 2000s was the last time you could order something like a cclass with a manual. This mercedes 280 sl 5 speed manual is a rare import model with an amg package. It forms part of mercedesbenzs r 230 family of cars.
Specific codes related to the transmission are stored in the tcu transmission control unit and come generic codes such as p0705 are stored in ecu engine control unit. If your transmission is stuck in limp mode, dont panic. Hey guys, try to think about the world as world, not only as united states of a. Codenamed r129, the fourthgeneration mercedes slclass roadster is one of todays most undervalued used cars. The mercedesbenz sl 350 is a rear wheel drive car, with its powerplant located in the front, and a 2 door convertiblecabriolet bodyshell. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. We have 829 mercedesbenz slclass vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 355 1owner cars, and 872 personal use cars. Official daimler global media site for the r129 sl. Not everything worked perfectly, but i am very happy with this new modification. This is every detail in the final plan for how im turning my sl. Used mercedesbenz cclass with manual transmission for. Used mercedesbenz slkclass with manual transmission for.
We can even collect your mercedes vehicle from anywhere in the uk, rebuild the gearbox and return it. What models of mercedes benz come with manual transmission. Find great deals on ebay for mercedes manual gearbox and mercedes 6 speed manual gearbox. Its 6 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated engine has 3 valves per cylinder and a volume of 3. Your definitive 19902002 mercedesbenz r129 sl buyers guide.
It might take a couple of decades, but it probably will happen. Over here in germany most mercedes cars are available with manual transmission. Find the best mercedesbenz slclass for sale near you. Use of such parts and accessories could adversely affect the safety, performance or reliability of your vehicle. This immaculate 1992 mercedesbenz sl is one way to cosplay as.
The mercedesbenz r129 sl is a roadster which was produced by mercedes benz from 1989 until 2001. Why buy a used 1990 2002 mercedes benz sl roadster. As for fitting a manual gearbox in an m120 powered mercedes i think it would be possible if you can find a gearbox strong enough to handle all that torque otherwise it will break in half lol. Search used mercedesbenz slclass with manual gearbox for sale nationwide. The r129 sl is a roadster style automobile that replaced the mercedes r107, c107 line in 1989. Search used mercedesbenz slkclass with manual transmission for sale nationwide. The mercedesbenz slclass is a grand tourer sports car manufactured by mercedes since. The mercedes benz r129 model slclass was a vehicle line manufactured from 19882001. Mercedesbenz 190 19841988 avtomotive repair manual. Should there be issues with the clutch, release bearing or props, look for general mercedes specialists rather than sl ones underneath, the car is no more complex than a w124 300e.
This troubleshooting guide will help you narrow down the transmission problem and teach you how to perform some of the repairs. Used mercedesbenz slclass with manual gearbox for sale. Page 1 mercedesbenz operators manual s 320 s 420 s 500. Owners manual supplement tape that came with your new 1991 sl mercedes. The 2002 mercedesbenz sl500 is the last oldschool mercedes go read my column. Automatic transmission filters, automatic transmission fluid, automatic transmission fluid filler caps and tubes. Mercedes gearboxes reconditioned mercedes gearboxes. It includes the maintenance receipt from 2001 to present. Shift linkage for mercedesbenz slclass 19902002 r129. The r129 was later replaced by the r230 slclass in 2002 for the 2003 model year. No w107 usa market sls were available with manual transmission. This beautiful luxury coupe is a rare find kept in great condition.
David, wanted more out his clk and so he grafted in the 6speed manual gearbox from a chrysler crossfire, a cousin of the mercedes slk. Forget ferrari, rolls royce, bentley, lamborghini and porsche. With the manual, look for vague, notchy gearchanges. Yeah mercedezbenz only offers manual transmissions in some of its cheaper models, in europe only. Mercedes sl350, sl500 thoughts and experiences page 1. Automatic transmission for mercedesbenz slclass 19902002 r129. Mercedes shifter stuck problem and solutions mb medic. Consult authorized factory manuals when performing repair procedures. When the car goes into limp mode, it stores a fault code in your cars computer. Mercedes manual shift quality is legendary for being terrible and. Used mercedesbenz slkclass with manual transmission for sale.
Use a screwdriver, pen, or similar object to press on the manual release switch. View and download mercedes benz 2002 sl 500 operators manual online. Everything you wanted to know about my cheap sl55s. At the outset, you could order a 5speed manual transmission in the six cylinder 300sl, which was the first manual gearbox offered stateside in the sl since the demise of the w1 sl in 1971. Mercedesbenz sl buying guide 19892002 octane magazine. The 300 sl base model was available as standard in a 5 speed manual although very few were sold. Like all mercedes this 350sl coupe is the embodimen. The 300slsl320 was the only r129 offered with a manual transmission a 5speed unit that tends to drive prices way up today due to. Automatic transmission for mercedes benz sl class 1990 2002 r129. As a rule of thumb you can say that every mercedes with 4 and 6 cylinder engine i. The mercedesbenz r129 sl is a roadster which was produced by mercedesbenz from 1989 until 2001. Read and clear transmission control unit fault codes. The r129generation mercedesbenz sl, which arrived for 1990, was.
Api gl5, sae 75w90 semisynthetic transmission fluid. Im building the worlds first manual mercedesbenz sl55 amg. Mercedes r129 300sl manual transmisson how many did they. Mercedesbenz sold 4,217 slclass models during 2001, down from 5,409 units in the previous year, according to automotive news.
Unlike earlier sl models, the r129 2seater features modern technology and performance, yet it also harks back to the prechrysler days of uncompromising mercedes quality. Search used mercedes benz slkclass with manual transmission for sale nationwide. Auto transmission shift handles and parts, manual transmission shift bushings, manual. Also, the 6cylinder r129s automatic transmission had five speeds from day one, whereas it took the others more than half a decade to go. I just felt like posting up my thoughts on the sl from 2002 2012, and see if anyone wants to throw in their input, or. The r129 replaced the r107 in 1989 and was in its turn replaced by the r230 slclass in 2002 for the 2003 model year the r129 was produced as a twodoor, twoseat roadster with an automated electrohydraulic, collapsible textile roof, with a shelllike, colourmatched, tonneau. Our kansas city showroom is delighted to offer this 1972 mercedesbenz 350sl. Now with manual 6 speed gearbox from 2007 bmw with.
Mercedesbenz original parts as well as conversion parts and accessories approved by us are available at your authorized mercedesbenz center where. Your mercedesbenz represents the ef forts of many skilled engineers. Then this very blue, stickshift 1992 mercedesbenz 300sl roadster might just do. R129 automatic gear convert to manual gear mercedesbenz. Mercedes workshop and owners manuals free car repair. The 300slsl320 was the only r129 offered with a manual transmission a 5speed unit that tends to drive prices way up today due to its scarcity. For superior mobility it utilizes a manual pump, so compressed air or electricity is not required. R129 sl320 gearbox discussion in engine, drivetrain, fuel and exhaust. And some to most conversions were not done to mercedesbenz standards. The r129 replaced the r107 in 1989 and was in its turn replaced by the r230 slclass in 2002 for the 2003 model. Mercedes sl 1 pagoda 4 speed manual gearbox concourse quality. Accessories are included for draining engine oil or transmission fluid directly through. By the end of the production run in 2002, the smaller slk roadster was now going on six years old and offered the convenience of a folding hardtop.