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Price: $34.95
This auction is for thePARTS and MANUAL for rebuilding the 5 hydraulic cylinders that raise,lower, and lock the SLK\'s retractable hardtop .
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 only permanent way to fix ALL FIVE of the problematic cylinders in yourhydraulic system yourself! If you can change the oil in your car, youcan install this COMPREHENSIVE parts kit with 43 pages of highlydetailed instructions and 100+ pictures that walk you through theprocess step by step. And if you have a question, you will have mypersonal phone number (contained in the instructions).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 AMGPlease see my other auctions for a special tool for refilling your hydraulic pump once you\'ve rebuilt your leaking actuators. Ebay item number 280753439707. Thank you, Marty
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 trunk lid)
10 reasons why you should choose this rebuild kit:REASON 1: No need to remove the actuators from your car. The hydraulic lines are permanently affixed to the actuators at the factory. And fishing those thin, stiff hydraulic lines through the various tight cavities of the SLK is incredibly difficult and time-consuming. Just consider trying to get the lines in and out of the B pillar. Not my idea of fun.REASON2: Here’s the root of the problem: The material--Novathan--that Mercedes used forthe seals in the five hydraulic cylinders that retract yourhardtop isn’t compatible with the hydraulic fluid they use. THIS IS THE SAME POLYURETHANE MATERIAL THAT OTHERS HERE ON EBAY INSTALL WITH THEIR \"SERVICE.\" Go figure.So those seals are continually breaking down and eventually leak--this is especially the case in warmer climates. REASON3:The o-rings in this kit are composed of Nitrile rubber. This rubberWON’T break down like the Mercedes seals,ensuring a leak-free repair that will last a lifetime. These stouto-rings provide frictionless actuation of the hydraulic cylinders without rolling.REASON 4:This kit contains all the parts you need to rebuild ALL FIVE problematic hydraulic cylinders: the one above the headliner that locksthe 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 sidesof the trunk that raise the trunk lid.REASON 5: My repairmethod takes less than 4 hours from start to finish--with common toolsthat you already have in your garage. And it\'s actually fun and easy!REASON6: If you go to the dealer, they are going to quote you something in theneighborhood of $4,000 to fix the problem. Now, that’s a niceneighborhood, but the Mercedes parts are only going to leak again. Thatis just insanity. And I feel for those people who have been suckered inby the “stealer” for that repair, lacking other options. It reallyshould be a warranty issue, as Mercedes screwed up.REASON 7: Iwork as a professional copywriter. My 43 pages of instructions areclear and highly detailed WITH 100+ PICTURES that walk you step by stepthrough the repair process. The 43-page instruction manual alone isworth the price of admission. To say nothing of the componentsincluded in the kit to rebuild your leaking hydraulic actuators and fixthe problem once and for all. A sample page is provided here to giveyou a sense of the quality of the instructions.REASON 8: If you have a question, I\'m only a phone call away. I give you my personal phone number in the instructions.REASON 9: My stellar ebay feedback.REASON 10: Your money back if you\'re not satisfied. But you should know that I\'ve sold more than 1,000 of these kits to date--to many many satisfied customers. :) People love this kit!Recent customer testimonials:\"Marty,the kit was a breeze! Took me 1.5 hours, and it works great. Awesomejob on the instructions. No issues. I was so relieved that I wasn\'tgoing to have to spend a ton of money to get my top working again!\" -R.Allford
\"HeyMarty, I was looking on ebay and found an SLK actuator for sale:$368.00 + $15.00 shipping! YOU ARE A LIFE-/MONEY-SAVER. I would like tothank you for your time putting together the kit and detaileddirections.\" -Monty
\"Thiskit saved me hours and hours of looking for spotty information from allover the Internet. Kudos for the comprehensive parts kit and the greatinstructions. Sure, I could have bought a set of o-rings for less. Butthen where would I have been without the other parts and your manual? Icouldn\'t have repaired my SLK without your COMPREHENSIVE KIT AND THEGREAT INSTRUCTIONS.\" -A. Allred\"Marty,Thanks for all your help. I\'m still amazed at the quality and detail ofyour instruction manual. You are an excellent technical writer.\" -R.Brolliar\"Great instructions, Marty! Would\'ve taken me days otherwise.\" -M. MichalekAlso, check out my recent feedback for what others are saying about this incredibly easy-to-use kit. As they say, \"You get what you pay for.\"