Re: [MBZ] W126 Sunroof Wind noise.

2006-04-07 Thread Marshall Booth
ANGELO GIAIMO wrote: Hi, Had my sunroof rails and other assorted parts on my sunroof replaced and had the whole thing re-aligned. Works nice and crisp now, except.when closed and at highway speeds (75mph +) something starts to whistle (Leak air?) in the S/R. When I crack the window

Re: [MBZ] W126 Sunroof Wind noise.

2006-04-07 Thread Jim Cathey
Is there a fix, is something not adjusted properly? Where do I start looking? Sounds like it's either not adjusted properly, or one of the new seals isn't sealing right. You can try the 'dollar bill' test: close it on a dollar bill and see how tightly it's gripped. On all sides. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] W126 Sunroof Wind noise.

2006-04-07 Thread Peter T . Arnold
Need this work done on my 300SDL. Did you use Indy or Dealership? MAy I pry and ask the cost, I understand the Angles are about $425 for the set. -- Regards, Peter T. Arnold 1987 300SDL 240KMI Sunroof FUBAR 1995 F-250 PowerChoke 190Kmi 1954 Metropolitan Convertible, Hanger Queen Wife has a

Re: [MBZ] W126 Sunroof Wind noise. COSTLY

2006-04-07 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
On Fri, 07 Apr 2006 18:12:23, Peter T. Arnold wrote: Need this work done on my 300SDL. Did you use Indy or Dealership? MAy I pry and ask the cost, I understand the Angles are about $425 for the set. Peter, It was not cheapParts were ~$450.00. Labor 4 hours @ $95 per. hour. With tax and

Re: [MBZ] W126 Sunroof Wind noise.

2006-04-07 Thread ANGELO GIAIMO
On Fri, 07 Apr 2006 16:53:41 Marshall Booth Wrote: The roof won't whistle when properly aligned. It's a matter of precise positioning. http://mb.braingears.com/126_DISC1/program/Chassis/77-110.pdf Marshall Thank You, Marshall. That DB is a GREAT source for proceedures on the web. Just did not

Re: [MBZ] W126 Sunroof

2006-03-09 Thread Peter Frederick
Provided the sunroof can still be opened at least part way, lift angles will take at least a couple hours (nearly four for me the first time). Rear rubber can easily be done on jack stands, usually not too hard. May need to use the bolt to pull the rubber into the subframe on the front

Re: [MBZ] W126 Sunroof

2006-03-09 Thread Jim Cathey
I think Diff mount may be easy for even an old fellow, how are the Should be. rear sub frame mounts, floor jack and jack stands of do you really need a lift and heavy tools? I did it on a 107 with nothing special. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] W126 Sunroof

2006-03-09 Thread John W. Reames III
On Wed, 8 Mar 2006, Peter Frederick wrote: Rear rubber can easily be done on jack stands, usually not too hard. May need to use the bolt to pull the rubber into the subframe on the front mounts. Actually you need allthread nuts and washers to push the old one out, IIRC. The new one slides

Re: [MBZ] W126 Sunroof

2006-01-28 Thread John Berryman
On Friday, January 27, 2006, at 04:52 PM, Peter T. Arnold wrote: Last fall my sunroof got stuck. My trusted Indy said it needed to {redesigned} Angles as on was broken and they should be swapped as a set. Price was about $425 for parts and $400 for labor. Anyone here BTDT? I need to do

Re: [MBZ] W126 Sunroof

2006-01-28 Thread Jim Cathey
Last fall my sunroof got stuck. My trusted Indy said it needed to {redesigned} Angles as on was broken and they should be swapped as a set. Price was about $425 for parts and $400 for labor. Que? This got garbled, but I take the gist of it to be: Sunroof broken, estimate high. Par for the

Re: [MBZ] W126 Sunroof

2006-01-28 Thread Peter T . Arnold
On Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:40:36 -0500, you wrote: I would be very sure of my capabilities before tackling this job. I replaced the lifts on my 560 last year, what a nightmare. Given the choice, I will spend the money on this repair if needed again. Others may say it's not so bad. I had pretty

Re: [MBZ] W126 Sunroof

2006-01-28 Thread Marshall Booth
Peter T. Arnold wrote: Last fall my sunroof got stuck. My trusted Indy said it needed to {redesigned} Angles as on was broken and they should be swapped as a set. Price was about $425 for parts and $400 for labor. Anyone here BTDT? I need to do this before my scheduled repaint. I'm