Just a suggestion - provide links to the tools and parts that you use on a job. Thanks for making this video! I have the same car in a 2004 model, and will be changing belts, tensioners, etc this summer.
It’s a good idea but I bought my belt tools from eBay and Amazon. The problem is the sellers come and go. That’s why I usually put pictures of the tool from where I got it and not an actual link which may well be dead. It was easier years ago when there were many parts stores around. I’ll try to do so in future though. Good luck with the car.
Use a cheater bar, (aka, pipe fit over the handle of the ratchet for leverage), it costs zero money if you have a pipe laying around. If you do not, then use an 8mm 12 point box end wrench on the bolt and the then grab another bigger box end wrench and use the open end of the 8mm wrench and hook the box end of your bigger wrench into the open end of your 8mm wrench and viola, you have a cheater bar to give you more leverage. **Pro tip: when asserting a lot of force using your hands, keep your hand in an open position. If you use a closed hand on the wrench, your likely to bust your knuckles when the nut/bolt breaks loose.
Do you know where I can get a manual online for free ? Like Hayes manual. How much travel was on the tensioning wheel because I can only get an 1873 belt that should be okay it's only 3 minutes just curious to see how much travel is there .
Not for free. There are downloadable ones on places like eBay though. Pretty cheap. Not sure exactly how much travel there was, but it was a fair bit as I remember.
Btw it does show a 1328 for the alt belt which I haven't fitted yet rather than a 1350 as mentioned below - I'll let you know how it goes. Also has good diagrams of the routing of both belts.
Devo cambiarle anche io sulla mia SLK 200 l'ho ordinata da AutoDoc ma ho riscontrato problemi nell'individuarla e ho fatto lo stesso tuo errore, senza aria condizionata, ma sul catalogo c'è la cinghia chiamata Poly-V ma è una sola o ce ne sono due da cambiare? Il mio ordine è in corso faccio in tempo a modificare l'ordine.
The belt can be from many manufacturers but the important bit is the length. Mine (with a/c) is 1870. If you loook up drive belts find one that length and you’re good to go.
This is about the clearest demonstration I've seen as I need to change my Slk 200 belts. Thank you Good Sir. Vetri South African 🙏🇿🇦🇿🇦🙏
Thank you; when I wanted to do his job, I couldn’t find the full info hence why I decided to make my video. Very glad it helped you.
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Just a suggestion - provide links to the tools and parts that you use on a job. Thanks for making this video! I have the same car in a 2004 model, and will be changing belts, tensioners, etc this summer.
It’s a good idea but I bought my belt tools from eBay and Amazon. The problem is the sellers come and go. That’s why I usually put pictures of the tool from where I got it and not an actual link which may well be dead. It was easier years ago when there were many parts stores around. I’ll try to do so in future though. Good luck with the car.
Thanks for the tip, I was able to change my belts with this tool 👍
Use a cheater bar, (aka, pipe fit over the handle of the ratchet for leverage), it costs zero money if you have a pipe laying around. If you do not, then use an 8mm 12 point box end wrench on the bolt and the then grab another bigger box end wrench and use the open end of the 8mm wrench and hook the box end of your bigger wrench into the open end of your 8mm wrench and viola, you have a cheater bar to give you more leverage. **Pro tip: when asserting a lot of force using your hands, keep your hand in an open position. If you use a closed hand on the wrench, your likely to bust your knuckles when the nut/bolt breaks loose.
Thanks for the information. Much appreciated
Do you know where I can get a manual online for free ? Like Hayes manual.
How much travel was on the tensioning wheel because I can only get an 1873 belt that should be okay it's only 3 minutes just curious to see how much travel is there .
Not for free. There are downloadable ones on places like eBay though. Pretty cheap. Not sure exactly how much travel there was, but it was a fair bit as I remember.
2002 slk 200 supercharger oil change. Do you know my friend where is the bolt ?? Thank you
It’s at the bottom of the left side as you’re looking at the engine from the front. It’s towards the front closest to the radiator.
Btw it does show a 1328 for the alt belt which I haven't fitted yet rather than a 1350 as mentioned below - I'll let you know how it goes. Also has good diagrams of the routing of both belts.
Excellent..thanks for the helpful information Geoff
Gates UK website has details and online purchase for the serpentine belts for the 96/00 SLK - just in case you haven't found one yet.
Thanks Geoff. Sadly I don’t have the car any more.
Great video
Thank you. I appreciate the comment.
Well done mate
Thank you
Devo cambiarle anche io sulla mia SLK 200 l'ho ordinata da AutoDoc ma ho riscontrato problemi nell'individuarla e ho fatto lo stesso tuo errore, senza aria condizionata, ma sul catalogo c'è la cinghia chiamata Poly-V ma è una sola o ce ne sono due da cambiare? Il mio ordine è in corso faccio in tempo a modificare l'ordine.
There are only two belts, one for supercharger and the other for the accessories
Ha, I see that the front valve cover fell off mid-drive for you too. It's got that distinct half-circle burnmark. Happened to me too.
Yes, afraid so. Well spotted 👍
The 1350 belt is for the supercharger and the 1873 and 1700 belts are for the main belt
Thank you very much. That’s very useful.
Tks a lot !!
My pleasure. Glad to have helped.
What is the code for the belt
The belt can be from many manufacturers but the important bit is the length. Mine (with a/c) is 1870. If you loook up drive belts find one that length and you’re good to go.
🌈Sweet 🐀Succulent ☺thx~
Just order the belt from Mercedes
And pay a fortune! Great idea
Just for reference both belts cost me £55 inc. VAT straight from Mercedes