R230 Roof Leak

Mercedes benz sl r230 leaking hydraulic line for vario roof i have a 2003 sl500.

R230 roof leak.

Things to check regarding the vario roof. The cylinder itself appears fine. One of the hydraulic lines that goes from the pump to the locking pawl hydraulic cylinder is ruptured and leaking hydraulic fluid. R230 no pick this is the rod seal to rebuild the hydraulic cylinders that locks your vario retractable roof to the windshield with a multipage illustrated guideline the o ring in the kit is an upgrade to the oem seal which is not capable of withstanding the aggressive corrosive hydraulic fluids.

That s six more hydraulic cylinders than in the r171 slk class your two biggest concerns are hydraulic system issues mainly leaks and weather intrusion fancy name for a leaking roof. On this style of cylinders the factory installed hoses are permanently crimped to the cylinder. This cylinder is located under the front edge of the roof on the mercedes benz r230 r170 and r171 chassis and on the ferrari 360 and 430 spider. Ecu issues expect expensive bills examples of faulty ecu s are vaccum.

I cant figure out how to remove the line from the cylinder. The vario roof front latch cylinder repair can be a time consuming job. Mercedes r230 sl class model years 2003 2012 cylinder and pump rebuild upgrade service. All windows going down.

We upgrade your parts to better than new condition with advanced seals. The vario roof hydraulic system has eight or nine actuators and or latch cylinders depending on model year including the trunk s load assist plus two pawl lock cylinders and one roll bar lift cylinder. Water leak in boot very common fault that is usually due to the trunk seals but also incorrectly fitted or cracked rear tailgate light. The vario roof will not go down.