Custom made hydraulic cylinder seals for Mercedes

I was tired of trying to find high quality seals for my three 500SL's / R129 after the cylinders were already leaking after being rebuilt in April of 2008 (Nov 2012).

After over a year of research tried to find a maunfacturer in the US, only one would quote a price @ $35.00 each seal in quantity, and could not manufacture the smallest one. Tried having manufacturers in China that ended up being a huge waste of time and money, NONE of the seals were the correct size OR material.

I found a manufacturer in Europe that makes seals to my specifications (As a machinist since 1980 I have personally made very high precision parts for the Aerospace industry, and 3 out of the 4 seals are Non-standard size) out of a material that far exceeds the OEM and more than one well known rebuilder.

WARNING: No, you don't want to use some cheap ebay O-ring kit, they can't handle the high pressures, and are not made to seal moving parts.

If you have your cylinders rebuild from ANYONE, ensure they actually used the proper U-cup hydraulic profile, and proper material, they simply are the only seal that can handle 2000+ psi pressures of your hydraulic system.

I have all r129 top cylinders in stock and ready to ship for part numbers:

1298001672 (2- Windshield front lock cylinders)

1298002172 (2- Rear top lock cylinders)

1298000272 (2- Main top cylinders)

1298002072 (2- Tonneau cylinders)

1298000072 (Rarely used on some Rear top lock cylinders)

1298000072 ( 2- Tonneau lock cylinders 1990 -1996, only uses left side 1997-2002)

1298001772 (1- Left top bow cylinder)

1298001872 or 1248000272 (1- Right top bow cylinder)

Yes,  If you can remove them, you can rebuild them yourself.

You do need to be very careful not to scratch the piston rod, and DO NOT use a pliers/vise grips on the piston rod.

Never, ever use any hydraulic fluid other than MB hydraulic top fluid, EVER. Unless you want to replace the pump, solenoids and lines!

Here's a nice video removing, rebuilding and replacing the windshield top lock cylinders>>>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ld4uXs_4R3Q

For a diagram of  all the cylinders and removal instructions go here and scroll down to your year R129>>>

http://www.tophydraulicsinc.com/en/content/7-diy-instructions

Full sets now INCLUDE special pin tool to remove rear bow seal retainer.

Currently I only have 2 full sets available for r129's:

These kits are designed for  Mercedes R129 years:

1993 - 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL280

1990 - 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

1990 - 1993 Mercedes-Benz 300SL

1994 - 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL320

1990 - 1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

1994 - 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL500

1993 - 1993 Mercedes-Benz 600SL

1994 - 2002 Mercedes-Benz SL600

I don't sell single seals, when you replace one, the opposite side usually quickly starts leaking because it can't handle full pressure like the new one.

Credit card:

1990-1996 12 top cylinder seals $260, shipped USPS lower 48, priority signature required

1997-2002 11 top cylinder seals $250, shipped USPS lower 48, priority signature required

I hate Paypal, but people still want to use them.

I no longer sell on ebay due to high fees!

I can remove and replace top cylinders locally in Central Florida from my stock of rebuilt cylinders.

Email me for discounted price for No ebay, about a week turn around :

1990-1996 12 top cylinder seals $xxx shipped, USPS lower 48, priority signature required

1997-2002 11 top cylinder seals $xxx shipped, USPS lower 48, priority signature required

I have a limited supply of 9mm lock cylinder seals, few 6mm, no main and rear bow seals!!!

Cash discount for pickup $10.

Hard to find Mercedes parts for sale:

Mercedes OEM aluminum cam oilers to replace the plastic ones that fail on 1993 and up M119 engine.

When these fail ( plastic cap pops off the end and oil leaks out).  This is a major cause of ticking and ruined cams, valves, lifters etc.

Mercedes ONLY sells the same crappy plastic oilers, why would you replace the with the same plastic crap?

These lifetime aluminum oilers cost less than the plastic, or a lot less than aftermarket aluminum.  These are used oilers that are throughly  ultrasonically cleaned and include new correct o-rings.

Part number  1191870087 - 119 187 0087 - 119 187 00 87

Used upgraded Mercedes engine wiring harnesses - all harnesses are rewrapped/repaired as needed, any broken connectors are replaced.

All new model cars from 1992-1995, some 1996 have "biodegradeable" wiring insulation that will fail. This causes all types of no-start, stalling, rough idle, limp home problems.

Starting in 1996 mercedes upgraded the wiring harnesses, this time they used high quality insulation.

Even some early 1996 OEM replacement harnesses used defective wiring!

I only sell used upgraded engine wiring harnesses manufactured after 1996, these are engineered to last the lifetime of your car. All harnesses are rewrapped/repaired as needed with broken or missing connectors replaced and checked end to end on every wire to ensure conductivity.

WARNING: They also used the same eco-junk "biodegradeable"  insulation in the lower engine harness - (oil pressure gauge starts acting up),and the ETA / throttle body - contact BBA to rebuild

You must check your current parts tag to order correct harness, DO NOT rely on the dealer or parts catalogs!

I usually stock the following wiring harnesses:

c280              2024407905,  202 440 7905

c280              2025404032,  202 540 4032 

c220  94-95    2025403832, 202 540 3832    *** also have coil, trans, smog pump available

c220 1996     2024409605, 202 440 9605    1996 only, also have coil, trans, smog pump available

e300d 93-95  1244404032, 124 440 4032     *** diesel,non-turbo, very hard to find *** Available NEW

s350d 93-95  1405402005,  14 0540 2005    *** diesel, very hard to find  350sd

s320              1405401032,  140 540 1032

320se 320sl   1405406932,  140 540 6932

e320              1244402933, 124 440 2933  94-95 squared 1" sensor,see below ***Available NEW !!!

300e e320     1244405632, 124 440 5632  93-95 round temp sensor,see pix below -not new

* See pictures at bottom of HOME page for shape of temp sensor at front of engine.

* Twice in May 2014 Mercedes dealers were WRONG on the actual wiring harness used on 2 different 1994 / 1995 e320, DO NOT rely on your VIN number for the part you need, email me for parts tag location and pictures.

400e 420 500 1405401132,  140 540 1132, 1244408832 124 440 8832 1244401906 124 440 1906

s280 s320      1405404605,  140 540 4605

400 420 500   1405409505,  140 540 9505

S600 600s 1405404705, 140 540 47 05   v12, also need 140 version of harnesses/ETA's/MAF below-

SL600 600SL -v12 Available NEW I have a new production run of some Mercedes harnesses!!!

SL600 will need the following harnesses checked to see if they are defective:

Upper engine harness 1295407105  *** All harnesses in GREEN TEXT are NEW in June 2022 !!!

Lower harness 1295402330 - check oil level / press - solenoid, battery cable should be good NEW !!!

MAF wiring harnesses 2 each 1405400081 - still available from Mercedes

ETA/throttle bodies- both sides need to be rewired or rebuilt - BBA rebuilds them.

One full set of five Mercedes lightweight "steelie" Aluminum  Wheels 

W113 W121 280 SL 113 14" x 6"  rims                                   set  of 5

Lemmerz 1465-3 / MB  part number 1234001502 

Each wheel weighs 11 pounds, which is approximately a 12 pound savings per wheel in un-sprung weight as compared with the equivalent steel wheel.  Note:  these wheels are the extremely rare 6" x 14" wheel (in contrast to the more common 5 1/2" x 14" wheels).

I can be contacted at mercedestopseals at gmail.com

Email me with any comments, or questions  -Thanks

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