Mercedes R129 SL Workshop Manual: Maintenance & Service (1990-2002)
Delivery
Easy Delivery
Same day dispatch and ultra-fast shipping worldwide. No import costs for Europe(exc. Greece).
Dispatch Info
Dispatches same day - daily order cutoff is 14:00 GMT/UTC Monday to Friday (09:00 EST or 22:00 UTC+8).
Delivery Time
Express shipping. See tab 'Delivery & Import Fees' for our true delivery times.
Import Costs
• Europe: No import costs (exc. Greece). • Non-Europe: Customer must pay any import costs.
Product
SKU
SKU7304
Condition
Used
Condition Info
Inspected/tested working, cleaned and professionally stored. Refer closely to photos and any description info.
Returns Period
1 month
Warranty Period
3 month
Technical
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
Master Part No
A1290000000C
Description
- Complete full service manual for all R129 variants. - Original issue to Mercedes mechanics and technicians - Applicable when conducting a full or part service.
Simply start at the front and work through the service items or use the index to select the relevant chapters. DVD's and PDF files are an inefficient way to research the information contained within this book, and are no match for the real thing.
It's our guess that lovers of the R129 will also prefer to open up a physical, tactile manual on the workbench as a constant reference as to procedure, quantities and tolerances when servicing all or part of the car's systems.
Fitment
This fitment information is for guidance only; for bespoke fitment advice contact us. Please have your VIN/chassis code ready.
Model
Type
R129 SL-Class
129.058 (SL280 Roadster)
R129 SL-Class
129.059 (SL280 (V6 Engine) Roadster)
R129 SL-Class
129.060 (300SL Roadster)
R129 SL-Class
129.061 (300SL-24 Roadster)
R129 SL-Class
129.063 (SL320 Roadster)
R129 SL-Class
129.064 (SL320 (V6 Engine) Roadster)
R129 SL-Class
129.066 (500SL Roadster)
R129 SL-Class
129.067 (500SL / SL500 Roadster)
R129 SL-Class
129.068 (SL500 Roadster)
R129 SL-Class
129.076 (600SL / SL600 Roadster)
Contact Us
Open: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00pm GMT/UTC (04:00-12:00 EST / 17:00-01:00 UTC+8)
The R129 Co Ellison Court Sissinghurst Road Biddenden Kent TN27 8DT United Kingdom
Buying The Right Part
1. Use the part number. Nearly every Mercedes-Benz part has a 10 digit part number stamped or engraved on it (e.g. A1298203026 or 1298203026). If this item's part number matches yours, then the part will fit your car.
If we don't have your number in stock, we may have a superseded part which is still compatible with your car, so please message us and we will diagnose this for you.
2. No part number, or still not sure? No problem, just contact us with the following information:
Your car (either chassis/VIN number, UK REG number, or the vehicle's model and year)
Your part (part number, function, location and/or description)
The problem (e.g 'soft top roof not retracting' or 'ASR light turns on randomly')
Then our experienced support team will diagnose this for you. In the absence of a part number we will assist as best we can, but please make sure that you're satisfied before buying.
Photos
Please inspect the photos carefully. In most cases you will receive the exact product pictured, but in some instances the listing photos only serve to represent our typical stock.
Who Are we?
The R129 Co is a UK-based team of auto enthusiasts selling parts and products for Mercedes-Benz sports cars and luxury vehicles. Cars that we ourselves love and drive everyday.
Our parts are of predominantly original Mercedes-Benz or OE (Original Equipment) brand, the use of which best retains the integrity and resale value of these cars. We sell parts of mostly pre-owned condition which often provides a lifeline when their new equivalent is unavailable or unaffordable.
We strive to make buying pre-owned feel like buying new, so our stock is inspected, tested, cleaned, photographed honestly and stored professionally; then our online listings are catalogued accurately. When dispatching, we pack our orders securely with good padding and correct labelling. And our warranty and returns policies are simple and robust for peace of mind.
We're always looking to improve! Your feedback is most welcome. If you've had a good experience with us, why not help other enthusiasts to find us by dropping us a quick review on Google? Just search for The R129 Co on Google and see the Reviews section. Also be sure to sign up for our monthly newsletter (from our website) and follow us on Instagram ('ther129co').
We hope to see you soon.
Friends And Partners
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Environmental Licences
Following sound environmental protocols is important to us. We are fully licensed.
All depolluting is carried out at UK ATF site no: 100983C
These are our true delivery times and more accurate than eBay's.
Daily order cutoff time: 14:00 GMT/UTC Monday to Friday (09:00 EST / 22:00 UTC+8)
UK Mainland
Next business day
UK Non-Mainland
1-2 business days
North America
2-5 business days
Western Europe
2-5 business days
Eastern Europe
2-6 business days
Asia
4-6 business days
South America
4-9 business days
Middle East
4-9 business days
Africa
4-9 business days
Australasia
4-9 business days
Couriers We use couriers with whom we have built trustworthy relationships with over a number of years. We maintain close contact with them so we can address any potential consignment issues immediately. Our couriers of choice are currently UK Mail, DHL and UPS. For oversized products and any orders using pallet or freight, we may use a different courier, but they will be of equally high standard.
Tracking Tracking info will be emailed to you as soon as your order is dispatched.
PO Boxes Unfortunately we do not ship to PO Boxes.
Easy Delivery
For products marked Easy Delivery in the Description tab, the product benefits from same day dispatch and ultra-fast shipping worldwide.
On these items there are no import charges for all of Europe(exc. Greece), guaranteed. Customers outside of Europe will have to pay any import charges.
Oversized
For products marked Oversized in the Description tab:
UK Address: £65 delivery via bespoke courier.
Non-UK Address: Contact us before or after checkout to receive an additional bespoke delivery quote. Delivery time will vary depending on the bespoke delivery service arranged. As the importer of goods you are responsible for paying any import charges as well as providing all documentation specifically required by your country.
Be sure to provide the following to avoid customs delay or failure:
• Email address (required)
• Phone number (required
• EORI or Tax Identification Number / Personal Tax Number (if applicable)
• Any valid import permit or similar documentation as required by your country's customs authority.
Collect-Only
Products marked Collect-Only in the Description tab must be collected from us in-store in southeast England, UK.
All collection times must be arranged and confirmed with us prior to your arrival. We are open 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday.
The collection address is The R129 Co, Ellison Court, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, Kent, TN27 8DT, United Kingdom.
Note: We hold items for 30 days from order date before imposing a daily storage charge.
Cancellations
We can cancel orders before they are dispatched, just let us know.
Returns
Returns Seal Some products will arrive sealed inside a spacious transparent bag with a returns seal closing it shut; please immediately inspect the product for defects or differences without opening the bag. If the returns seal is broken (or the bag is damaged or ripped), and you wish to return the product, it can only be processed as a warranty claim (see Warranty below).
Returns Scenarios
My order is damaged in transit by the courier. Within 5 days of delivery (this timeframe is set by our couriers), email us with photos of the damage. These photos must include multiple angles of both the inside and outside of the box (including a photo of the shipping label attached to the box), all of the packaging material used, and the damaged product from multiple angles (placed both inside and outside of the packaging). Once we have confirmed the presence of the damage, we will resend your product free of charge or refund you in full.
I have not received what I ordered. Within 14 days of delivery, email us with photos of the product. Any returns seals must not have been broken (see Returns Seal above). Once we confirm the mistake, we will exchange the item for the correct one free of charge, and will cover all delivery costs spent returning the incorrect product to us including taxes and import fees.
I've changed my mind and want to return a part. You must dispatch the returned goods within 30 days of the original order purchase date. First email us requesting a return. Any returns seals must not have been broken (see Returns Seal above). Customers must pay for return delivery costs including taxes and import fees. Once we receive your product we will refund you for the cost of the product less a 20% handling fee, and less the original delivery costs if any.
My product is damaged on arrival. Please contact us right away with photos and/or videos of the issue and we will assist you.
I have fitted a part to my vehicle but it is faulty. Please see Warranty below.
Contact us if you have any further questions about returns.
Warranty
Our products are covered by a minimum three month warranty period at no additional charge - see product description for warranty length. (The warranty period begins on the date of dispatch, which can be found in your order confirmation email).
If your product has become defective and is within its warranty period, contact us right away and we'll ask you to send it to us for inspection. When sending such items to us, customers must pay for delivery costs including taxes and import fees. Following inspection we will replace the product with the same one free of charge.
Warranty is void where damage has been sustained by the customer, which includes water damage, or evidence of incorrect use or fitment that may directly or indirectly have led to any components’ failure. Where relevant we will ask for written evidence of the procedure used to fit the part and the qualifications of the fitter.
Contact us if you have any further questions about warranty, including extending your warranty period if you would like to.
Parts Terms
General
Acceptance of delivery of the goods shall be deemed conclusive evidence of the Buyers acceptance of these conditions.
Fitting of components must follow procedures and good practice as set out by Daimler Benz.
Most parts sold by us are auto salvage and second hand and sold as such. Whilst we wish to give good value to our customers, we cannot guarantee each part to be absolutely perfect and this is reflected in our prices when compared to the cost of buying new.
We will always try to supply the exact part that our customers require. We will supply the requested p/n (part number) or its equivalent p/n as they are frequently superseded. Sales are made on the strict understanding that the customer is responsible for making sure the parts bought are correct for the purpose required. In the absence of a p/n we will suggest a p/n based on an oral description or picture supplied but again the customer must check it is a match.
Where items are collected they will have been deemed to be inspected to the customers satisfaction at that time.
Delivery of the goods shall be to the buyers nominated address. The buyer shall make arrangements to receive the goods whenever they are tendered for delivery. Although every effort is made to ensure goods arrive at the scheduled time, no responsibility can be accepted where any such delay occurs.
We the seller are not responsible for any labour charges incurred by the buyer, nor any loss of earnings through any means.
Engines & Gearboxes
Prior to the fitting of engines: cam belts, chains, thermostats and temperature sensors must be changed, OE filters must be used and the engine must be flushed.
Engine warranty covers the block, cylinder head and their associated parts only. This warranty does not apply to ancillary items attached i.e any manifolds, sump, water pump, injection system, turbo, distributor, gaskets, oil and water seals, sensors, drains and sprockets.
All gearbox seals should be replaced as well as the filter and oil to manufacturers specification.
Engine oils and filters must be to manufacturers specification.
Electrical Products
Any electrical parts returned with a broken returns seal will be assumed to have been fitted or tested on a vehicle. We cannot offer refunds for any electrical products that have been fitted or tested on a vehicle. Returns of this kind will be processed as a warranty claim.
Ellison Court, Sissinghurst Road, Biddenden, Kent, TN27 8DT, UK
Registered as 'W140 Spares Ltd' in England & Wales Reg No. 07887730 | VAT No. GB125822915