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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