Just what I needed to see! Thank you so much. I will be doing this tomorrow, maybe I will make a video too, we don't have enough SLK230 videos. Thanks for posting. Good Job!
Hi Alex. Until now I have still been putting off replacing the seal in the roof hydraulic cylinder on my SLK but now the seal has gone completely so have to do the work. Anyway I have been looking at this and I wonder if after removing the roof lining, the roof could be closed before removing the hydraulic cylinder? All the mounting bolts are accusable and fluid pressure can be release via the pump in the boot. Also have you ever thought about drilling or using a dermal on the inside of the hydraulic cylinder’s aluminium case just above the split ring instead of drilling through from behind it. Lastly at the end of the video it looks like you are having problems with the roof when trying the hydraulics? Did you have a problem? Was it the sequencing with the micro switches. Thanks again for the video
Hi Grumpy, after some seconds the Pump open the Valves and the System is pressure free. That`s the case, why you should secure the roof with an appropiate carton box or cushion. I learned, to push the plastic seal under the ring towards inside, because the ring grooves in. This makes it easier to unclip the ring. What u see in the last sequence is the maintenance position. Pull the piston rod only outside the car, else the hydraulic fluid rest will flush the floor. Cheers, Axel
Hallo, Kolben mit fertig montierten Manschetten bei RSC Autotechnik. Die Leihen auch das Werkzeug um die alte Kolbenstange zu ziehen. Frag nach Herrn Moreno. Lg, Axel
I have one question, please an you tell me, where did you get the replacement piston rod with 'O' ring? I dont think it is available in the UK. Thank you for a great video
If you not so experienced better buy the whole cylinders. I bought at german Company RSC. after replace they give u some Monet back for the used ones. Thx for your good Feedback, axel
Axel danke sehr, but why not just buy the rubber seal ?? You did everything else !! If you only bought the new seal, how do you get that end off ?? To allow you to fit the new seal ??
Hi, check the whole Vid. I drilled a hole to press the spring lock out. You save a lot of time if you don`t dissasemble the Clinder with it`s hoses. Cheers, Axel
Hello My friend, great Job and great Tutorial ! I have a question, I have the two back pistons leaking, how do I access them to do the job? When roof is closed I can barely see the end! Do you know how can I access those two pistons? Can you help me? Thank you
De pressurise the pump and open the boot full, the pistin will be in the verticle position. Still dufficult to access but long thin screwdriver will do it !!
Hi, thx for your kind Feedback. You can't disconnect the hoses at the cylinder. U need to disconnect at the pump. This makes a lot of work, more. Cheers, Axel.
That was a great video Axel, thanks so much for this short cut but I am not as confident as you seem to be doing this job as such. Can I take it someplace that you could suggest that will repair it this way ? Instead of taking the whole car apart and replace the lines too...
Here is the easier way without replacing the rear truck panels. www.slkworld.com/slk-r170-general-discussion/12451-slk-230-hydraulic-roof-actuator-repair-16.html#post4447225 Just a few dollars for the upgraded seal at: www.oringsandmore.com/ 9mm x 16mm x 4mm Nitrile U Cup Seal
I was able to repair my father's SLK!
Thank you so much for the wonderful video!
Makes me happy to hear. Cheers, Axel
Just what I needed to see! Thank you so much. I will be doing this tomorrow, maybe I will make a video too, we don't have enough SLK230 videos. Thanks for posting. Good Job!
Thank you so much.pls Link your Video and i will add to my playlist. Cheers, Axel
Thank you Axel, your video is great and honest.
Blessings.
Thank you, Antonio. You're wellcome. My best wishes for your repair. Cheers, Axel
There are more Videos about the Mercedes Convertibles at my channel.
Your English is very good. Thank you for taking the time to make this video
Jim, you're wellcomme. Thx and good success at your repair. Cheers, axel
Hi Alex. Until now I have still been putting off replacing the seal in the roof hydraulic cylinder on my SLK but now the seal has gone completely so have to do the work. Anyway I have been looking at this and I wonder if after removing the roof lining, the roof could be closed before removing the hydraulic cylinder? All the mounting bolts are accusable and fluid pressure can be release via the pump in the boot. Also have you ever thought about drilling or using a dermal on the inside of the hydraulic cylinder’s aluminium case just above the split ring instead of drilling through from behind it. Lastly at the end of the video it looks like you are having problems with the roof when trying the hydraulics? Did you have a problem? Was it the sequencing with the micro switches. Thanks again for the video
Hi Grumpy, after some seconds the Pump open the Valves and the System is pressure free. That`s the case, why you should secure the roof with an appropiate carton box or cushion. I learned, to push the plastic seal under the ring towards inside, because the ring grooves in. This makes it easier to unclip the ring. What u see in the last sequence is the maintenance position. Pull the piston rod only outside the car, else the hydraulic fluid rest will flush the floor. Cheers, Axel
Very helpful. I couldn't figure out how to get the side covers off. Perfect explanation. Thanks!
Thx Brad, I'm happy for posts like this. Glad to help you.
This is a very helpful video. Your English is very good. Danke!
Thx a lot. Unlikely i see your Post first now. It is motivating.
Love the Accent Axel ...great job 👍
Thx a lot. Good luck for your project, Axel
Epic video from an epic German man
Very kind, thank you so much. Cheers, Axel
Hast du den ganzen Kolben gekauft? Oder nur das grüne Siegel? Und bitte geben Sie mir eine Wegbeschreibung, wo ich es kaufen kann. Grüße.
Hallo, Kolben mit fertig montierten Manschetten bei RSC Autotechnik. Die Leihen auch das Werkzeug um die alte Kolbenstange zu ziehen. Frag nach Herrn Moreno. Lg, Axel
I have one question, please an you tell me, where did you get the replacement piston rod with 'O' ring? I dont think it is available in the UK.
Thank you for a great video
Thx a lot. What u ask ist RSC Autotechnik. Ask for Mr. Moreno. I wish sucess at your project.
How Can I get a hold of the tool to extract the rod from cylinder?
Hi Alex, It's available by german company: Hesselink
The Tool for the cylinder is by german company RSC.
Just knock it out.
Just pull it out by hand carefully ,!!!
Im watching this video again and again it is showing you took the old Brocken seal out but you are not showing how you put the new seal on it????
In this yideo i show how, cheers,, Axel
He didnt replace the seal, he replaced the whole piston which had new seals. And its simply a reversal of removal.
Axel Knoetig, What is the part number for the piston you installed? And who do you buy it from?
Hi, this is rsc autotechnik in germany. They ship worldwide.
@@corvette724 Thank you very much!
Thanks Axel for a great video
Where did you buy just the piston? Or did you just buy new seals?
If you not so experienced better buy the whole cylinders. I bought at german Company RSC. after replace they give u some Monet back for the used ones. Thx for your good Feedback, axel
Buy the new seals from rsc it not difficult.
It is a grate video and you explained it excellent. Thank you so much!
Thank you too. I try to conserve this old school skills, chers, Axel
Thanks for your video. Hopefully I can do it
You're wellcome. Sure u can do it. Just follow the vid, step by step. Cheers, Axel
Axel danke sehr, but why not just buy the rubber seal ??
You did everything else !!
If you only bought the new seal, how do you get that end off ?? To allow you to fit the new seal ??
Hi, check the whole Vid. I drilled a hole to press the spring lock out. You save a lot of time if you don`t dissasemble the Clinder with it`s hoses. Cheers, Axel
@@corvette724 ok but it cost €150 instead of €15 ?? And not that difficult !! I have done it on 3 cars already !!
Hello My friend, great Job and great Tutorial ! I have a question, I have the two back pistons leaking, how do I access them to do the job? When roof is closed I can barely see the end! Do you know how can I access those two pistons? Can you help me? Thank you
Pls search at google for: "Dach-hauptzylinder-ausbauen-abdichten-und-einbauen" there is a good fotocompilation. Its right side near seat in the body.
De pressurise the pump and open the boot full, the pistin will be in the verticle position. Still dufficult to access but long thin screwdriver will do it !!
Good work calm calculated go deuche
Thx, but what means deuche?
Great job
Thx, very much.
Great and helpful video but I don't understand what's the point not disconnect the hydraulic wires to make your life easier. Is it so hard?
Hi, thx for your kind Feedback. You can't disconnect the hoses at the cylinder. U need to disconnect at the pump. This makes a lot of work, more. Cheers, Axel.
That was a great video Axel, thanks so much for this short cut but I am not as confident as you seem to be doing this job as such. Can I take it someplace that you could suggest that will repair it this way ? Instead of taking the whole car apart and replace the lines too...
Mine is leaking from that exact one you are repairing .
Hi, thx a lot for positive feedback. Where are u living?
@@corvette724 Hi I am in California
@@marksherman5239 hi, great, where exactly. My Daughter married this year in Clovis, near Fresno.
@@corvette724 Yes I know Clovis and Fresno as I am not to far away in Tracy where are you living ?
Thank you
You're welcomme
Fantastic 😊
Thx, did it helped?
Thanks for the video but I think captions would've been easier to listen to.
Thx Alan. May u right, i hope it helped anyway. Cheers, Axel
Here is the easier way without replacing the rear truck panels.
www.slkworld.com/slk-r170-general-discussion/12451-slk-230-hydraulic-roof-actuator-repair-16.html#post4447225
Just a few dollars for the upgraded seal at:
www.oringsandmore.com/
9mm x 16mm x 4mm Nitrile U Cup Seal
Thx a lot.