MERCEDES 230, 250 AND 280SL PAGODA (W113) ENGINE HEALTH CHECK
Whether you own a saloon, coupe or roadster, your classic Mercedes is a cleverly engineered; you might just not know it yet. A dependable classic Mercedes truly does exist, and we can assure that after restoring hundreds, that a Mercedes you can trust is one that has an engine with optimum performance. Our engine check will help diagnose and rectify lack of performance, poor fuel economy, cold and warm starting issues and much more.
WHAT DOES THE ENGINE HEALTH CHECK INVOLVE?
Our Heritage Craftsmen have configured an engine program that lends itself to the unique qualities of each classic Mercedes from the 1950 & 1960s.
All engine checks start with a compression and leak back test to establish the compression levels of each cylinder, with a leak back test carried out if required. This will give an indication of the condition of your engine and reveal the potential need for a complete or partial engine restoration.
From here, our craftsmen will then inspect other elements of the engine to check for potentially interlinked issues. This will involve an assessment of the distibutor, cold and warm start systems, checking for air leaks, assessing fuel pressures and the emissions.
WHAT DOES IT DO FOR THE CAR?
An engine health check reveals the overall status of your engine. Our report will demonstrate what needs to be done (if anything) to give you a reliable and enjoyable classic Mercedes.
WHAT DOES IT DO FOR ME?
Our experts will prompt locate the cause of a misfire, knocking engine or poor fuel economy, saving you time in labour costs. You will then be provided with a report outlining what needs to be done to improve the health of your engine, allowing you to make that fundamental decision – to restore or sell. If the former, you may find that your vehicle increases in value in the long term.
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Pagoda & 60’s Shop Tour
In the beginning, R107 customers started bringing their 1960s cars to SLSHOP. Following this, we’ve grown into a dedicated workshop specifically for cars of this era. Here, you’ll find a wide variety of Pagodas. Of those, some are here for final touches, some for initial assessment, and everything in between. After all, every Pagoda’s needs are different. And it’s not just SLs in this workshop, either… In addition, we regularly see earlier SLs and all manner of saloons, coupes, and convertibles from this glorious era of style and statement.
So step back in time and browse our 1960s workshop here. Because who doesn’t love eyeing beautiful old cars!
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