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Price: $25.98
This auction is for thePARTS and MANUAL for rebuilding ALL FIVE of the hydraulic cylinders that raise,lower, and lock your SLK\'s retractable hardtop.We are the originators of this repair method--and have been helping people quickly, easily, and affordably repair their leaking roof actuators since 2007.
Is your headliner wrinkled and bubbled? Do you have oilspots in your trunk? If so, the hydraulic cylinders that retract yourconvertible hardtop are most likely leaking.
Lucky for you, you’ve found the easy, affordable, and onlypermanent way to fix the problematic cylinders in your hydraulicsystem yourself! If you can change the oil in your car, you can install thisCOMPREHENSIVE parts kit with 44 pages of highly detailed instructions and 100+pictures that walk you through the process step by step. And if you have aquestion, you will have our phone number (contained in the instructions.)
Yes, this project is easy enough for DIYers. Just ask anyof our THOUSANDS of satisfied customers. Don’t let anyone convince you otherwisewith fear, uncertainty, and doubt--or outright misinformation. In a recentcustomer-satisfaction survey, 100 percent of responding customers indicatedthat this project was simple to do, the manual was easy to understand, and that many years later the o-rings are still working perfectly.
This kit is designed for the Mercedes R170 chassis:
1997 - 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK200
1997 - 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK200 Kompressor
1998 - 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Kompressor
2001 - 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK320
2001 - 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG
Please see our other auctions for a special tool forrefilling your hydraulic pump once you\'ve rebuilt your leaking actuators. Ebayitem number 280753439707.
For repair of Mercedes Benz part numbers:
170 800 0072 / 170 800 00 72 / 1708000072 (Front lock towindshield)
170 800 0572 / 170 800 05 72 / 1708000572 (Left maindrive)
170 800 0672 / 170 800 06 72 / 1708000672 (Right maindrive)
170 800 0372 / 170 800 03 72 /1708000372 (Left trunk lid)
170 800 0272 / 170 800 03 72 / 1708000372 (Right trunklid)
10 reasons why you should choose this rebuild kit:
REASON 1: No need to remove the actuators from your carand send them off for who knows how long. The hydraulic lines are permanentlyaffixed to the actuators at the factory. And fishing those thin, stiffhydraulic lines through the various tight cavities of the SLK is incrediblydifficult and time-consuming. Just consider trying to get the lines in and outof the B pillar. Not our idea of fun.
REASON 2: Here’s the root of the problem: The polyurethanematerial that Mercedes used for the seals in the five hydraulic cylinders thatretract your hardtop deteriorates within 5 to 10 years’ time. It also isn’tchemically compatible with the hydraulic fluid they use. THIS IS THE SAME POLYURETHANEMATERIAL THAT OTHERS INSTALL WITH THEIR \"SERVICE.\" Go figure. Sothose seals are continually breaking down and eventually leak--this isespecially the case in warmer climates. If you’re reading this, you’ve unfortunatelyalready seen the results for yourself.
REASON 3: The o-rings in this kit are composed of Nitrilerubber. This rubber WON’T break down like the Mercedes seals, ensuring aleak-free repair that will last a lifetime. These stout o-rings providefrictionless actuation of the hydraulic cylinders without rolling. Anyone who tells you differently is just trying to scare you.
REASON 4: This kit contains all the PARTS you need torebuild ALL FIVE problematic hydraulic cylinders: the one above the headlinerthat locks the top to the windshield, the two in the front of the trunk thatraise the top, and the seals in the two hydraulic cylinders on the sides of thetrunk that raise the trunk lid.
REASON 5: Our repair method takes less than 4 hours fromstart to finish--with common tools that you already have in your garage. Andit\'s actually fun and easy!
REASON 6: If you go to the dealer, they are going to quoteyou something in the neighborhood of $4,000 to fix the problem. Now, that’s anice neighborhood, but the Mercedes parts are only going to leak again. That isjust insanity. And I feel for those people who have been suckered in by the“stealer” for that repair, lacking other options. It really should be awarranty issue, as Mercedes screwed up--the actuators should have been builtwith o-rings in the first place.
REASON 7: We have a professional copywriter on staff. Our 44 pagesof instructions are clear and highly detailed WITH 100+ PICTURES that walk youstep by step through the repair process. The 44-page instruction manual aloneis worth the price of admission. To say nothing of the components included inthe kit to rebuild your leaking hydraulic actuators and fix the problem onceand for all. A sample page is provided here to give you a sense of the qualityof the instructions.
REASON 8: If you have a question, we are only a phone callaway.
REASON 9: Our stellar ebay feedback.
REASON 10: Your money back if you\'re not satisfied. Butyou should know that we\'ve sold THOUSANDS of these kits to date--to many manysatisfied customers. :) People love this kit!
We ship quickly (daily) and stand behind our products with a100% money-back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied. Highlycompetitive shipping, too. (We ship by USPS--and will provide you a trackingnumber.) Order yours today.
Thank you for considering our products and thank you in advance for your business,
Martin Ewer, Owner, Shockwave Technologies
P.S. Also, check out our recent feedback for what others aresaying about this incredibly easy-to-use kit.