From gperla at verizon.net  Tue Sep 22 21:55:02 2009
From: gperla at verizon.net (Glenn Perlakowski)
Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:55:02 -0400
Subject: [R129 SL] questions
Message-ID: <8A09A8C482124A6CAB661669E8E2BE6B@GlennPC>


Coupler of questions for fellow 129 owners:
Are there any issues or potential problems I need to be aware of when exchanging OEM air filters for K&N filters ?

Has anyone come up with a simple inexpensive way to eliminate the torn/worn kidney panels on the drivers seatback that inevitably
is the result of sliding in and out with your belt over the years  ?? (other than removal and replacement)
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From philcarbone55 at comcast.net  Wed Sep 23 06:55:39 2009
From: philcarbone55 at comcast.net (phil carbone)
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 05:55:39 -0500
Subject: [R129 SL] questions
In-Reply-To: <8A09A8C482124A6CAB661669E8E2BE6B@GlennPC>
References: <8A09A8C482124A6CAB661669E8E2BE6B@GlennPC>
Message-ID: <007801ca3c3c$645ed000$2d1c7000$@net>

My experience with K & N air filters is that they do not increase fuel
economy or performance.

 

From: r129list-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:r129list-bounces at mbcoupes.com]
On Behalf Of Glenn Perlakowski
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 8:55 PM
To: SL Mailing List
Subject: [R129 SL] questions

 

 

Coupler of questions for fellow 129 owners:

Are there any issues or potential problems I need to be aware of when
exchanging OEM air filters for K&N filters ?

 

Has anyone come up with a simple inexpensive way to eliminate the torn/worn
kidney panels on the drivers seatback that inevitably

is the result of sliding in and out with your belt over the years  ?? (other
than removal and replacement)

 

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From johnmgwin at gmail.com  Wed Sep 23 10:10:38 2009
From: johnmgwin at gmail.com (John Gwin)
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:10:38 -0400
Subject: [R129 SL] questions
In-Reply-To: <8A09A8C482124A6CAB661669E8E2BE6B@GlennPC>
References: <8A09A8C482124A6CAB661669E8E2BE6B@GlennPC>
Message-ID: <f265bf080909230710u3d01423i4878fc88e091f8ea@mail.gmail.com>

The K&N filters don't seem to do much but complicate life.  I'd stick with
Mann or some other OEM filter.

No inexpensive fix for the unpholstery I know.  Find a good automotive
upholsterer and have them make new panels to replace the old ones.  It will
be costly, but not as costly as replacing the entire seat upholstery.  I'm
sure an OEM seat skin is a fortune.

Cheers.

J. Gwin

On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 9:55 PM, Glenn Perlakowski <gperla at verizon.net>wrote:

>
> Coupler of questions for fellow 129 owners:
> Are there any issues or potential problems I need to be aware of when
> exchanging OEM air filters for K&N filters ?
>
> Has anyone come up with a simple inexpensive way to eliminate the torn/worn
> kidney panels on the drivers seatback that inevitably
> is the result of sliding in and out with your belt over the years  ??
> (other than removal and replacement)
>
>
> The MB Coupes Website!
> R129 SL Mailing List
>



-- 
John Gwin, Ph.D.

"I swear I live in a trailer of common sense and stare out the window at a
tornado of stupidity."
                                Author Unknown

This communication is private and intended only for the person to whom it is
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From BJonesNY at aol.com  Wed Sep 23 14:21:54 2009
From: BJonesNY at aol.com (BJonesNY at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:21:54 EDT
Subject: [R129 SL] K&N Filters
Message-ID: <d31.5638d197.37ebc142@aol.com>

In a message dated 9/23/2009 12:16:10 PM Eastern Daylight Time,  
r129list-request at mbcoupes.com writes:











In my opinion they're not worth the money.  Many owners have reported  that 
because they over oiled the filter elements, the excess blew on their MAF  
Sensors causing poor performance and requiring cleaning or replacing the MAF 
 sensor.  I simply want to drive the thing, not make it a science  
experiment so I stick with OE air filters.  
 
Re you seat bolster panel, the other advice was accurate.  Depending  on 
amount of wear, some have repaired the leather in place and re-coated it to  
match the rest of the seat, others replace the bolster and have a new one  
sewn.  Keep in mind that the lighter the color of the seat leather, the  more 
either a new panel or repair will stand out. 
 
Bob 


Coupler of questions for fellow 129 owners:
Are there any  issues or potential problems I need to be aware of when 
exchanging OEM air  filters for K&N filters ?

Has anyone come up with a simple  inexpensive way to eliminate the 
torn/worn kidney panels on the drivers  seatback that inevitably
is the result of sliding in and out with your belt  over the years  ?? 
(other than removal and replacement)
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From Oldbenz1 at aol.com  Wed Sep 23 14:55:19 2009
From: Oldbenz1 at aol.com (Oldbenz1 at aol.com)
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:55:19 EDT
Subject: [R129 SL] Safety belt retractor problem
Message-ID: <d5d.49327f06.37ebc917@aol.com>

The driver's shoulder belt retractor in my '92 500SL has become very  slow 
to retract, and some times does not retract at all.  I'd like to get  at the 
mechanism to clean and lube it, but don't know how to access it.   Anyone 
have any experience with this problem?
Rich Splaine
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From denisgautier.46 at gmail.com  Wed Sep 23 15:12:33 2009
From: denisgautier.46 at gmail.com (denis gautier)
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 21:12:33 +0200
Subject: [R129 SL] Safety belt retractor problem
In-Reply-To: <d5d.49327f06.37ebc917@aol.com>
References: <d5d.49327f06.37ebc917@aol.com>
Message-ID: <63ea357b0909231212q11c32d66v71e4e36650334157@mail.gmail.com>

I got the same problem
Does somebody has a tutorial to access ansd repair

Denis Gautier

2009/9/23 <Oldbenz1 at aol.com>

>  The driver's shoulder belt retractor in my '92 500SL has become very slow
> to retract, and some times does not retract at all.  I'd like to get at the
> mechanism to clean and lube it, but don't know how to access it.  Anyone
> have any experience with this problem?
> Rich Splaine
>
> The MB Coupes Website!
> R129 SL Mailing List
>
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From rob at robvonder.com  Thu Sep 24 14:27:34 2009
From: rob at robvonder.com (Rob Vonderhaar)
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:27:34 -0400
Subject: [R129 SL] questions
Message-ID: <2DE8297FCF695442ADD3AC01CFE6115824E3FB41BC@VMBX103.ihostexchange.net>

Glenn,
You've already received some good advice re. using a local auto upholsterer. But even before that, I'd strongly suggest a call to George Pavlisko at Leatherique. He knows everything there is to know about restoring leather, and offers some of the very best products available to soften, recondition, redye, etc. Don't underestimate the magic his products can deliver! Worth a try before jumping into more expensive solutions.

In case anyone else isn't familiar with Leatherique, their Prestine Clean and Rejuvenator Oil combo is absolutely the best thing for maintaining your leather interior (or any other leather items, for that matter). Once you try them, you'll never use Lexol or anything else again. You can buy directly from Leatherique's website at www.leatherique.com. (No financial connection; just a very happy customer...)

Rob
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-----Original Message-----
On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 9:55 PM, Glenn Perlakowski <gperla at verizon.net> wrote:

Has anyone come up with a simple inexpensive way to eliminate the torn/worn kidney panels on the drivers seatback that inevitably
is the result of sliding in and out with your belt over the years  ?? (other than removal and replacement)
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From HolgerTSo at aol.com  Thu Sep 24 17:52:35 2009
From: HolgerTSo at aol.com (HolgerTSo at aol.com)
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:52:35 EDT
Subject: [R129 SL] questions
Message-ID: <bde.53b0a6c1.37ed4423@aol.com>

Rob
who is Glen?
 
 
In a message dated 9/24/2009 11:33:35 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
rob at robvonder.com writes:

Glenn,  
You've already received some good advice re. using a local auto  
upholsterer. But even before that, I'd strongly suggest a call to George  Pavlisko at 
Leatherique. He knows everything there is to know about restoring  leather, 
and offers some of the very best products available to soften,  recondition, 
redye, etc. Don't underestimate the magic his products can  deliver! Worth 
a try before jumping into more expensive solutions.

In  case anyone else isn't familiar with Leatherique, their Prestine Clean 
and  Rejuvenator Oil combo is absolutely the best thing for maintaining your 
 leather interior (or any other leather items, for that matter). Once you 
try  them, you'll never use Lexol or anything else again. You can buy 
directly from  Leatherique's website at www.leatherique.com. (No financial 
connection; just a  very happy customer...)

Rob
__________________________
Sent from  my Omnia Windows? phone.

-----Original Message-----
On Tue, Sep 22,  2009 at 9:55 PM, Glenn Perlakowski <gperla at verizon.net>  
wrote:

Has anyone come up with a simple inexpensive way to  eliminate the 
torn/worn kidney panels on the drivers seatback that  inevitably
is the result of sliding in and out with your belt over the  years  ?? 
(other than removal and replacement)=

The MB  Coupes Website!
R129 SL Mailing  List

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From rob at robvonder.com  Fri Sep 25 09:44:29 2009
From: rob at robvonder.com (Rob Vonderhaar)
Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:44:29 -0400
Subject: [R129 SL] questions
Message-ID: <2DE8297FCF695442ADD3AC01CFE6115824E3FB41BD@VMBX103.ihostexchange.net>

I thought he had asked the original question? See the quoted snip just below my previous post...

Rob
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From: HolgerTSo at aol.com <HolgerTSo at aol.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2009 5:57 PM
To: r129list at mbcoupes.com <r129list at mbcoupes.com>
Subject: Re: [R129 SL] questions

Rob
who is Glen?

In a message dated 9/24/2009 11:33:35 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time, rob at robvonder.com writes:
Glenn,
You've already received some good advice re. using a local auto upholsterer. But even before that, I'd strongly suggest a call to George Pavlisko at Leatherique. He knows everything there is to know about restoring leather, and offers some of the very best products available to soften, recondition, redye, etc. Don't underestimate the magic his products can deliver! Worth a try before jumping into more expensive solutions.

In case anyone else isn't familiar with Leatherique, their Prestine Clean and Rejuvenator Oil combo is absolutely the best thing for maintaining your leather interior (or any other leather items, for that matter). Once you try them, you'll never use Lexol or anything else again. You can buy directly from Leatherique's website at www.leatherique.com. (No financial connection; just a very happy customer...)

Rob
__________________________
Sent from my Omnia Windows? phone.

-----Original Message-----
On Tue, Sep 22, 2009 at 9:55 PM, Glenn Perlakowski <gperla at verizon.net> wrote:

Has anyone come up with a simple inexpensive way to eliminate the torn/worn kidney panels on the drivers seatback that inevitably
is the result of sliding in and out with your belt over the years  ?? (other than removal and replacement)=

The MB Coupes Website!
R129 SL Mailing List
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