Mercedes SL Roof Water Leak Fixes Trunk & Cabin

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Our beloved Mercedes SL R230 are getting old and TLC is needed. I have had a small drip into the trunk/boot for a while and internally behind seats. I used the cameras inside the car and tested with water to get to root cause, I came up with a cheap simple fix and ingenious modification to detect water leaks too.
Rubber pipe outside diameter is 10mm
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@blumax240 4 дня назад

Made me chuckle a bit when at 17 minutes you cut the tubing and it fell to the ground and then flew back up to you. Good one! I ordered a Icarsoft version two after watching your video on it. Cheers.

@blumax240 5 дней назад

keep the great vids coming please! My 08 SL550 will live longer because of you.

@GrooveOn 4 дня назад

That's a lovely but if encouragement mate thanks, p.s. there is a headlight restoration video coming up this evening, crystal clear headlights in 7 mins!

@RupertDaley1964 22 дня назад

Great video. I fitted 10mm tubing last week. Poured water over rear window and no leak in boot, so looks promising. Now waiting for rain ☔

@GrooveOn 22 дня назад

Great stuff, thanks if you subscribed

@Rusty6450 9 месяцев назад

Really appreciate all the knowledge. I have an '07 R230 and have noticed some water in the trunk, but not knowing where it might originate. I put some 'damp-rid' type closet hangers in there and they do absorb moisture and last about a month before I need to replace. I have an issue with the top hydraulic cylinders leaking right now and that is a considerable investment, but I do love my car.

@avinstallations Год назад

This is a great video for any R230 owner to watch. Thanks for creating this helpful video. "Hear the drummer get wicked!" 😂😜

@GrooveOn Год назад

Thanks Clifton for the kind words and if you took the time to sub me !

@2103woody Год назад

This worked great for me i also re olied all the rubber seals with the merc oil. Thanks for posting this. Now all i need is to refit the original sat nav and i will be all set. 😊

@GrooveOn Год назад

Nice work, I did another video on the command unit removal and fix that may help you

@2103woody Год назад

@GrooveOn what is the title of those video?

@GrooveOn Год назад

@@2103woody here you go. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PcSlUApgII4.html

@jedi-mic 15 дней назад

What might be better a more supple tubing you could try a catapult tubing you can get replacement tubing from farmers suppliers, also heating up the Seals with a hair dryer first night sort out the indentation problem even if you remove the tubing afterwards

@davidhamilton436 7 месяцев назад

Great video, I’m just going to spend a few hours sorting out my trunk leak……….Thank you, much appreciated 👍👍

@GrooveOn 7 месяцев назад

No problem 👍

@nadertalebi2365 9 месяцев назад

Thank you for your very informative and helpful video. 🙏

@GrooveOn 9 месяцев назад

Thanks if you chose to follow!👍

@BobBenz55 Год назад

Will come in handy for my SL600👍🏼

@GrooveOn Год назад

lovey car you have ! thanks for considering subscribing to me !

@Angel-hh5zs 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!!! your all hard work is very helpful AWESOME 👌£££ SAVER 👍

@GrooveOn 10 месяцев назад

so glad I helped, really appreciated if you chose to subscribe !

@Billy-xw8uu Год назад

Many many thanks for the knowledge sharing upload mate.

@GrooveOn Год назад

Thanks so much if you subbed me 👍

@LawrenceMarkFearon 9 месяцев назад

Very helpful maybe your most valuable video.

@GrooveOn 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for that

@garylang998 Год назад

Thanks for showing that but mine leaks in the front of the roof seal where it meets the windscreen pillar it drips through when driving but I've bought a new seal from mercedes for the roof section

@peterk4134 3 месяца назад

Liked it thanks

@GrooveOn 3 месяца назад

Thanks if you subscribed

@alanbaxter8100 Год назад

Thank you for this comprehensive documentary. Got my SL500 18mths ago, ive just cleaned and oiled all the seals , So far thats been perfect, but you’ve given me so many more details , especially that nut that’s accessible at the rear when the roof is up. I use the Mercedes sliding oil, would you recommend a cheaper alternative ?,, this is great you documented this , thank you

@GrooveOn Год назад

Go with the Mercedes oil, it will last for years

@mikeclinch1141 8 месяцев назад

Enjoyed the content thanks - I've had a boot leak where its got very wet around the soft close mechanism - seems to be getting in around the 3rd brake light in the centre of the boot lid. Ordered a new part but for now just smeared some vaseline around the edges which should hold for a few days. Mine is a 2005 SL350 :)

@GrooveOn 8 месяцев назад

hey there, good work, the seal on the brake light is light foam isn't it. The vaseline should hopefully do the trick ! let me know, Thanks if you chose to follow me

@GrooveOn Месяц назад

Hi Mike how did the Vaseline hold up? If it does not hold, then you can use a thin amount of sealant and wipe off. For automotive industry and the Rail industry I use a brand called Sikaflex, its a professional sealant and adhesive that is waterproof and sets in water too.

@mayhemnbc22 5 месяцев назад

I wonder what is the product and model name for those rims on your car. I'm hoping they can fit on a clk 550

@nigelgriffin1691 Год назад

This is brilliant. I have been waiting for this video. I have exactly the same problem. I have a car restoration company that is going to take a look on 1st March and hopefully they will cure the problem. I will certainly forward this video to them for reference. Thanks again. Keep up the content 👍

@GrooveOn Год назад

Thanks, so much

@Billy-xw8uu Год назад

My R230 does have the water drain holes as shown at 5.28. I know there have been slight changes to the later models mine is the 2006 ... any thoughts?

@GrooveOn Год назад

Hi there, did you mean your car does not have those drain holes at 5.28😉, if that's the case, it's no big deal, the water should run off the rear

@henksloetjes7112 10 месяцев назад

hello, thank you for the video. What is the measurement of the extra rubber part on 04.15?Did you sealed it vertical and horizontal? Wont it block the water drainage? I am very interested!

@GrooveOn 10 месяцев назад

Rubber pipe outside diameter is 10mm, it fits inside channel and won't block water mate

@henksloetjes7112 10 месяцев назад

@@GrooveOnthanks! But i ment the block rubber, between the 2 Gaskets

@GrooveOn 10 месяцев назад

@@henksloetjes7112 oh I got you, that is around 5mm thick, just find something that is similar, you are trying to separate the two sections of rubber mate

@jamesfreeman3228 Год назад

Thanks for the video, what diameter pipe did you end up using for the rear seal please? I need to order some

@GrooveOn Год назад

It was 10mm OD

@jamesfreeman3228 Год назад

Thanks very much

@eebarreto Год назад

Yeah, mine doesn’t leak however it did happen to me I open the roof and I shut down the engine and it collapsed on me so I learn my lesson. Good thing to do is lubricate the seals with petroleum jelly. Good luck. my SL 550 it is 2009 with, AMG package color is silver with burgundy interior.

@GrooveOn Год назад

That Burgundy colour is quite rare my friend lovely car

@robertthrossell4321 Год назад

Gr8 advice 👍

@cav4290 7 месяцев назад

You have the same issue as I do on the rear back panel of the seat - have you tried to fix it?

@GrooveOn 7 месяцев назад

Yes, you can adjust the hidden screw, it will bring the join closer together, also clean and lubricate your rubber seals. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1HcznBQPeQM.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-COY1q2GmRUE.html

@cav4290 7 месяцев назад

@@GrooveOn ah, what I meant is the way the leather starts to pull and deform, lots like a teenager with terrible acne :)

@jackiebedford1609 Год назад

What diameter tube did you use. I intend to strip and repair the boot seal but my seals are also flattened

@GrooveOn Год назад

Hi Jackie, the pipe OD was 10mm, just cut it enough to get it pass the little moulded join.

@jackiebedford1609 Год назад

@@GrooveOn Thanks. I am enjoying your videos. Chris. I don’t know why it is putting my wife’s name up.

@GrooveOn Год назад

@@jackiebedford1609 ha, it's because you are signed into her account I think mate. Try logging out

@chrisbedford6717 Год назад

Changed account, thanks. Also I fitted the tube on both sides and- hey presto- no leaks. Thank you. I would never have thought of doing that. Other videos show how to replace the seal but that still leaves the same problem which you have solved.

@GrooveOn Год назад

@@chrisbedford6717 hey no way!!! That's brilliant, so glad. I also applied some vaseline along the top of rubber where it meets the trunk. Did you remember to loosen or remove that drain plug under wheel

@cav4290 9 месяцев назад

What diameter tube did you end up using? Thank you for the content.

@GrooveOn 9 месяцев назад

Hi there, 10mm OD think it's in description mate

@cav4290 9 месяцев назад

@@GrooveOn Indeed it is, thank you! Do you have a 350 or 500?

@GrooveOn 9 месяцев назад

@@cav4290 I had a choice I was going to get to 500, but I was worried about the ABC suspension so just went with the 350 that is a 3.7l and normal coils. I then lowered it by about 30 mm

@cav4290 9 месяцев назад

@@GrooveOn Yes, probably the best way now, although coilover kits with sway-bara are now available for around 3400 USD.

@jackiebedford1609 Год назад

I checked in the Sikka 221 and it doesn't have a good shelf life. A friend of mine is a director of C Tec and these are his comments "CT1 Black would do the same job with increased bond strength, no shrinkage and without the odour/solvents you get with a polyurethane."

@GrooveOn Год назад

That's interesting to know, I have sikaflex in my garage that I've had for 5-years and that's what I used in the video without any issues. The product is used in the areas that I work in engineering mainly automotive and train applications. CT1 is more of a domestic brand rather than professional, but still good. As long as it is not a sealant only, it must be adhesive sealant combined that can set in water.

@robertvincent2084 Год назад

Hi there. Where are you based

@GrooveOn Год назад

Hi there, I am in Glasgow UK. but work in London

@stevengordon-head2420 Год назад

I was told to keep using a product from Sonnax for the seals from an Audi techie , last owner, 17:51 It’s a silicon based liquid. Comes in 100ml bottle. Full name in English I can’t remember as my bottle is in Polish 🤷‍♂️. Been used on my 03 for years apparently and the seals are super soft and flexible Think it costs about £10 on Amazon

@GrooveOn Год назад

I use vasaline