I just inherited a 2004 SLK 230, and I am so glad this video was made. I have zero knowledge of this car and its maintenance requirements. Now I do. Thank you for making this video.
same i just got this car for my 18th birthday and i had no idea y the roof thing wasn’t working and after this video found out it had zero fluid in it😭
Awesome video. Very informative. Just wondering if you have to relieve the pressure in the pump before you fill it? Also, is there another kind of fluid that i can use? I live in Canada
Thank you for the video ...Bro ...I have a E350 2011 convertible....the problem I'm having is that I put the hydraulic oil near the max line ..the sistem works good open and closes perfect...but after maybe opening and closing few times the oil goes down to minimum....I look leaks and I don't see anything....where do you think is leaking...or what can I do to fix that ....thank you from Puerto Rico
If you keep putting fluid in it something is definitely wrong. The best way to check is to get a pressure test done or the cheapest way is to get a flashlight and tell someone to open and close the top. Put a light on every single cylinder to see if it is getting wet around them. If they are not leaking and the pump is not leaking then the hard part is checking each line.
Thanks for posting this, I had a question on the Allen head bolt at the top of the pump. My shit is stripped I tried turning my 5mm Allen wrench left (lefty loosy) but it wouldn’t turn and stripped instead. Am I going in the right direction?
I'm kind of bummed. Saw this video and added fluid and changed the relay and thought I fixed it. We had a huge leak afterward, looked it up on line and saw your other video telling to turn brass pressure release knob and pulling the to cables first. You should add that huge piece of info to this video. Now we are ripping everything apart and probably changing/repairing the cylinders.
Man I am so sorry about that. I will definitely try to pin the other video to this one. You are the first person that told me they watch one video before the other but I will definitely figure out how to pin both to each other.
Normally you should not over fill it because the system needs some air in it. If you put to much in it make pop the gaskets on the cylinders because to much pressure is pushing the fluid threw.
@@vashawnlife hey I finished in stalling the front hydrolic pump and put everything back. Started it and it closed one time and stopped. No leaks but don't know what happened. Also the there is a lever that I don't even remember where it goes. How can I send you a picture of it? Thanks
It will lock and I can hear the motors but nothing is happening. No leaks anywhere so I stopped working on it about 10 months ago. Still runs but it's just sitting until I get an idea why it's doing that and what this black lever is in the back.
Taking that screw off was easy I filled it with fluid and dropped it lost washer but somehow was able to shove my whole arm recover screw now I am searching for another washer any tips ?
I just inherited a 2004 SLK 230, and I am so glad this video was made. I have zero knowledge of this car and its maintenance requirements. Now I do. Thank you for making this video.
No problem glad I could help
same i just got this car for my 18th birthday and i had no idea y the roof thing wasn’t working and after this video found out it had zero fluid in it😭
I just bought a 2003 and your videos have been SO HELPFUL!!! Thank you for what you do and never stop!
Thank you for the clear----EZ/Breezy/LemonSqueezie instructions! Nice stuff...
I love you bro😎😎😎💪 thank you for all the teaching &love & and support you do! God bless!
Thank you my brother glad I could help
Can't find video to manually open top love the videos just bought mine can't wait to drop top
I will try to get that video this weekend for you
Awesome video. Very informative. Just wondering if you have to relieve the pressure in the pump before you fill it? Also, is there another kind of fluid that i can use? I live in Canada
Yes definitely turn the brass nob before you start. Their are other hydraulic fluids you can use but make sure the are European
I have the same 230 I added hydraulic fluid to the pump and it started leaking from the roof inside, any idea why this is happening?
Thank you for the video ...Bro ...I have a E350 2011 convertible....the problem I'm having is that I put the hydraulic oil near the max line ..the sistem works good open and closes perfect...but after maybe opening and closing few times the oil goes down to minimum....I look leaks and I don't see anything....where do you think is leaking...or what can I do to fix that ....thank you from Puerto Rico
If you keep putting fluid in it something is definitely wrong. The best way to check is to get a pressure test done or the cheapest way is to get a flashlight and tell someone to open and close the top. Put a light on every single cylinder to see if it is getting wet around them. If they are not leaking and the pump is not leaking then the hard part is checking each line.
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Thanks for posting this, I had a question on the Allen head bolt at the top of the pump. My shit is stripped I tried turning my 5mm Allen wrench left (lefty loosy) but it wouldn’t turn and stripped instead. Am I going in the right direction?
Yeah you are going in the right direction. If it want catch. Try needle noise pliers or grip pliers but you might have to move the pump for that
This was very helpful thank you
Thank you
Very good video
I'm kind of bummed. Saw this video and added fluid and changed the relay and thought I fixed it. We had a huge leak afterward, looked it up on line and saw your other video telling to turn brass pressure release knob and pulling the to cables first. You should add that huge piece of info to this video. Now we are ripping everything apart and probably changing/repairing the cylinders.
Man I am so sorry about that. I will definitely try to pin the other video to this one. You are the first person that told me they watch one video before the other but I will definitely figure out how to pin both to each other.
If there was a small leak can one use a hydraulic sealant with the oil to save some money?
I wouldn’t because the pressure is so strong but it can be a cheap fix if it works. I would just fix it right the first time and be done
Let me know what happens
Do you work on SLK 230 hard tops?
I do
Good video man!
If I replace it, how do I know what the return is or where do I connect the 2 lines?
All the lines are numbered
What happens if you fill above that top line? Will it stop the top from opening or working?
Normally you should not over fill it because the system needs some air in it. If you put to much in it make pop the gaskets on the cylinders because to much pressure is pushing the fluid threw.
Filling too high creates a higher back pressure on the system and could cause the rubber rings in the hydraulic fittings to burst. Take care!
@@vashawnlife hey I finished in stalling the front hydrolic pump and put everything back. Started it and it closed one time and stopped. No leaks but don't know what happened. Also the there is a lever that I don't even remember where it goes. How can I send you a picture of it? Thanks
It will lock and I can hear the motors but nothing is happening. No leaks anywhere so I stopped working on it about 10 months ago. Still runs but it's just sitting until I get an idea why it's doing that and what this black lever is in the back.
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Thank you good video
You are cute, you got a boyfriend?
If you look in your mirror you will see him
How do I get to that screw to remove to put the syringe inside to add the hydraulic fluid?
I took a long extension and went in from the side
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Do you have a video on filling the pump?
Yeah it is on my channel just go down and little bit
@@vashawnlife okay, thanks. I'll look again. I found several talking about the type of fluid, but couldn't find any showing it actually being filled.
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Have you ever had to replace your cylinders ???
Yeah I have. I replaced two of them. I have a vide on my channel showing it.
Hi. What size Allen wrench is the one used to loosen the hydraulic cap ? Where you put the fluid into…
It’s 5 mm
My screw is too hard to unscrew. Should I be turning clockwise or counterclockwise
Turn to the left
Yo man. Do youve a merc slk 230 in the intro? Thats what i got. I need some help on some shit. Thx 🙏🙏
Yeah. I have a 2001 slk 230 kompressor
Where can I find the squeeze bottle?
You can get it from a home repair store or a store. Or a plumbing store
3:32 sec, your welcome... This one's an ear biter
Taking that screw off was easy I filled it with fluid and dropped it lost washer but somehow was able to shove my whole arm recover screw now I am searching for another washer any tips ?
my slk230 rooftop is stocked the trunk is open the same day is raining and covered with a plastic bag how to release