This complete set of R129 top hydraulics is for the 1990 - 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL which fit the 300SL, 500SL, 600SL, and the later SL320, SL500, and SL600. This kit was rebuilt by the selling party and are Genuine Mercedes-Benz parts removed from a 34k-mile 1993 600SL. Included in the kit are all of the rams, valve blocks, armatures, locks, solenoid valve block, hydraulic lines, and more. This kit of rebuilt Genuine Mercedes-Benz R129 hydraulic top parts are listed by the seller out of Kennedale, Texas and shipping is offered at the buyer’s expense.
Photos in the gallery shows the complete kit laid out and details every piece involved in the auction. The seller removed all of these parts from a 34k-mile 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600SL and had them rebuilt. These are original parts that were never used as cores.
Part numbers are as follows for the rams:
Also included are the two solenoid valve blocks, hydraulic lines, additional valve blocks, and boots. Detailed photos of each piece are included in the gallery. The rear lock cylinders and the included locks are specific to the early cars ranging from 1989 - 1994
A reciept for the rebuild of this kit and another full set is included in the sale. These are all genuine Mercedes-Benz R129 hydraulic top parts and shipping is offered at the buyer’s expense.
As the R129 gracefully ages, most, if not all of these cars, have seen or need maintenance done to the hydraulic powered top. The R129 is a very tough car, but their only downfall are these rams. This complex series of rams all move in unison under immense pressure to retract the fabric soft top, lock the tonneau into place, and also used to cinch the hardtop to the body so the car can comfortably cruise at 155 MPH. Most owners will come out to their car and find hydraulic fluid under the car from drain holes or find fluid splashed onto their seats or center consoles… and that’s always a deflating day for any R129 owner. There are plenty of rebuilders out there and a lot of tutorials on DIY for the skilled enthusiast, but most people have their cars sent to shops and fork out thousands to have the professionals repair them. This rebuilt kit is the most complete package we’ve seen and only missing the pump that goes into the trunk. Some owners have completely removed these systems, so if you ever buy a car with it stripped, this kit is essential to getting your R129 back to original condition. Or if you have a shop, this rebuilt kit is great to have as a core laying around for install while the removed parts from a customer car are sent out to be rebuilt.
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16 Comments
Congratulations to higher bidder and zahir don’t worry I can get you another one soon$2,550 bid placed by @d4dayo
@zahird your scaring the bidders Zahir , lol good luck to you all the only complete set around the world I believe that is been refurbished by professionalI have other parts for different Mercedes cars , I will be posting after I finish the restoration soon,, some parts I flew to many countries to find , it’s not easy. Like some hydraulic suspension distribution parts that I have Mercedes don’t make it and no one makes it each peace is 2700 at Mercedes but no one makes@dcook they know what there looking at and what it’s worthWow, big bids coming in on this 👀$2,500 bid placed by @zahird
$2,050 bid placed by @ParTime94
Hope everyone is doing well , just a quick reminder this is a ready to go with all new seals and pressure tested , all cables and components that it’s very hard to find like this anywhere in the world , if you tried to buy each one separately sky is the limit on how much it will cost , best of luck to everyone .$2,000 bid placed by @zahird
$500 bid placed by @Eli42
$450 bid placed by @ParTime94
$400 bid placed by @zahird
@Jhoagg I'm not sure if I have answered your question before, sorry I have few auctions going at the same time, but i did add the invoice in the pictures recently@dcook cylinders are the same, but tell you what, the best person to answer any question you have about these he is a true expert is the gentleman who did the job for me. His card is on the invoice in the pictures , give him a call and hes always happy to give sthe correct answer$300 bid placed by @BD450SL
In theory, wouldn't it be good to replace everything? Mine is at 117k miles and pretty sure it hasn't had the job done yet. Are the cables the only thing that don't fit the later models?$250 bid placed by @dlee888
This is way more than what you need to replace what you have , this is a complete set with wires other components, usually they sell you each peace separately, this is like 5k packageWhat will be needed or not needed to install this on my 2001 SL500?$200 bid placed by @dcook
A receipt for the rebuild has been added to the gallery.@pilotbrother2003 yes it's on picture number 194 if you like to check it out@pilotbrother2003 I will be happy to, I think the receipt is in the photos of my white 600sl listing, let me see what number, and it does have the gentlemans card on it@Karam would you mind providing the following information (if known or in possession): The rebuild invoice, rebuilder’s name, date of the rebuild and whether the cylinders were pressure-tested after rebuilding. Thanks!$150 bid placed by @mtrappy
$100 bid placed by @coupe_dream
The glaring omission appears to be a pic of the receipt for the rebuild. Did I just miss it somehow?