Guides.
What to look for when buying, and how to fix what fails — researched with the same obsession as everything else here.
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2 guides
Buyer's Guide
Buying an R129 SL
R129 SL · 1989–2001
Which engine to choose, the wiring-harness years to approach with care, and what a good one looks like.
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Repair & Maintenance
Replacing the roof cylinders
R129 SL · 1989–2001
All twelve hydraulic cylinders, their part numbers, and a weekend-sized plan for a dry, fast-moving soft top.
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