Rebuild/Upgrade service for FULL SET of Mercedes W208 CLK-Class Cylinders
$800.00
Convertible top cylinders rebuild/upgrade service (using best seals available) for Mercedes W208 CLK Class. Includes 7 rams for complete replacement/upgrade of convertible soft top lifting system. CLK320, CLK430, CLK55AMG.
Core Exchange option includes $600 Refundable Core Charge, plus surcharge for inventory management.
No sales tax for orders in the USA
We provide world class technical support
3-year standard warranty (should last decades)
For optional core exchange, select YES in the drop down menu above.
Core exchange means that you get rebuilt parts from Top Hydraulics' inventory first, and then you send back your original parts for a refund of your core deposit of $600. For a full core refund, parts must be in good condition except for leaking seals.
Mercedes Convertible Hydraulic Cylinders
W208 CLK-Class | Years: 1998-2003
You send in your set of cylinders to get rebuilt, and we typically turn it around in a day. The core exchange option is slightly more expensive, plus there is a refundable core charge. In the event of mechanical damage (does not happen during normal operation) or rust (can happen under harsh condition) on the chromed cylinder shafts, there will be a $100 per cylinder surcharge on the upgrade service because Top Hydraulics will have to replace the shaft with a custom made stainless steel shaft.
We are happy to receive the latch cylinders mounted inside their locks, and will re-assemble at no additional charge. With the up-front shipping option, we typically ship the two latch cylinders inside their locks already.
Important: pitted or rusted cylinders must have their shafts replaced in order to function properly. There is an additional $100 charge per shaft replacement
Not sure whether you have a W208 or a W209?
The W208, model years '98-'03, has four separate, round headlights, and the front of the soft top needs to be latched by hand.
For Rebuilding Your Cylinders: Send your parts to Top Hydraulics first and we will rebuild and upgrade them to better-than-new condition.
Seals used by Top Hydraulics, Inc. include Viton™ and Teflon™-hybrid seals, as well as enhanced Polyurethane material, which far exceed the OEM's requirements for rigidity, but provide at least double the service life for your convertible car top actuators, based on scientific test data.
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Specific References
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goes from the pump to the top of the right storage cover lift cylinder.
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Mercedes part number A 171 800 06 72.
$105 for Standard Rebuild Service, where you send in your cylinder first to be rebuilt.
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Price
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(p/n 1298001872 interchanges with 1248000272)
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New Hydraulic Hose Line #10
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Price
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You send in your malfunctioning convertible hydraulic pump, and we rebuild it for $400.
P/N 1248002348.
Core exchange is available and includes a $100 inventory surcharge plus $300 core deposit.
Price
$400.00
Order a rebuilt and upgraded hydraulic pump from our inventory, and send your old one back for a $300 core refund. Price shown includes the core deposit.
Note: Ships without mounting frame
Mercedes p/n A2098000148, A2098000248, A2098000548, A2098000648
Part numbers printed on the pumps are typically A2098000130, A2098000230 or A2098000330, which are not actual Mercedes part numbers.
Please note that there is a $200 surcharge for the fairly rare pump version with power trunk option (part number A2098000130/A2098000648), which was optional equipment on model years 2007-2009. (As of July 14, 2022 core exchange for the pump version with power trunk option has been temporarily disabled until we have enough cores back in stock.)
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Goes from the pump to the top of the left storage cover lift cylinder.
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Convertible top cylinders rebuild/upgrade service (using best seals available) for Mercedes W208 CLK Class. Includes 7 rams for complete replacement/upgrade of convertible soft top lifting system. CLK320, CLK430, CLK55AMG.
Core Exchange option includes $600 Refundable Core Charge, plus surcharge for inventory management.