R230 Roof Leak

The hardtop vario roof is operated by eleven hydraulic actuators powered by a hydraulic pump.

R230 roof leak.

The vario roof front latch cylinder repair can be a time consuming job. 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. I cant figure out how to remove the line from the cylinder. 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.

Water leak in boot very common fault that is usually due to the trunk seals but also incorrectly fitted or cracked rear tailgate light. Folding roof check that the convertible roof opens and closes correctly and synchronised in true fashion i e. Mercedes r230 sl class model years 2003 2012 cylinder and pump rebuild upgrade service. Things to check regarding the vario roof.

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. One of the hydraulic lines that goes from the pump to the locking pawl hydraulic cylinder is ruptured and leaking hydraulic fluid. Mercedes benz sl r230 leaking hydraulic line for vario roof i have a 2003 sl500.

On this style of cylinders the factory installed hoses are permanently crimped to the cylinder. Ecu issues expect expensive bills examples of faulty ecu s are vaccum. Common mercedes r230 sl problems. The cylinder itself appears fine.