Full set of Top Cylinders - R129 SL-Class 1990-2002
$700.00
Price listed is for Standard Rebuild Service - You send in your cylinders to be rebuilt.
Expedited Core Exchange Option includes a $600 Refundable Core Charge plus a $300 surcharge for inventory management.
Entire set of 11 or 12 cylinders
Note: As of August 15, 2023, there is currently a turnaround time of 2-3 weeks for rebuild/upgrade service where you send in your R129 cylinders first, and about one week lead time for core exchange orders.
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 that option 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, cylinders must be in good condition except for leaking seals.
Mercedes Convertible Hydraulic Cylinders
R129 SL-Class | Years: 1990-2002
Convertible hydraulic cylinder rebuild/upgrade service for Mercedes R129 models 300SL, 500SL, 600SL, SL320, SL500, SL60, SL600, SL73.
Top Hydraulics Offers two options for upgrading cylinders for Mercedes convertible tops.
For Rebuilding The Cylinders That You Send In: We gladly accept the cylinders in their locks/latches at no extra charge -- you save the extra labor and we have all the assurance that the cylinders do not accidentally get scratched upon removal from the locks.
To order with Core Exchange: For locking cylinders, we will usually ship a custom made loaner wrench for easy removal of the cylinder from the lock. Core deposits will be refunded in full if we receive your matching cores within 90 days, and the cylinder rods are unscratched. A small "rental charge" may apply if the cores get returned later than 90 days from receipt, but we are usually extending the return period within reason without such a rental charge.
Metal parts in your hydraulic cylinders do not get damaged during normal operation. Sealing surfaces (for example the polished, chromed cylinder shafts sliding through the rod seals) can easily get scratched beyond repair by tools - especially during DIY repair attempts. Top Hydraulics can replace any damaged metal parts but has to charge extra for that service.
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 more than double the service life for your convertible car top actuators, based on scientific test data. Making your roadster/cabriolet hydraulics better than new!
If the last six digits of your VIN are lower than 150000, then please place your order as if you had the model year 1996. The reason is, some early production versions of the model year 1997 still have a left tonneau cover lock, same as model year 1996.
Applicable part numbers - see location diagram below:
1298001672 aka A 129 800 16 72, mounting in front latches p/n 1298000774 and 1298000874
1298000072 aka A 129 800 00 72, mounting in tonneau cover latches 1298000374, 1298000474, 1298001574, 1298001674
and rear locks 1298000574, 1298000674
1298002172 aka A 129 800 21 72, mounting in rear latches 1298001174, 1298001274, 1298001774
1298002072 aka A 129 800 20 72
1298000272 aka A 129 800 02 72
1298001772 aka A 129 800 17 72
1298001872 aka A 129 800 18 72
1248000272 aka A 129 800 02 72
Specific References
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Top Hydraulics' hose material is more flexible than the OEM material and holds up to ten times the operating pressure in your convertible top hydraulic system.
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You send in your malfunctioning hydraulic valve block, and we rebuild it for $200.
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Price listed is for Standard Rebuild Service- You send in your cylinder(s) to be rebuilt.
Expedited Core Exchange Option includes a $60 Refundable Core Charge plus a $30 surcharge for inventory management.
P/N 1298002172
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$55.00
Price listed is for Standard Rebuild Service- You send in your cylinder(s) to be rebuilt.
Expedited Core Exchange Option includes a $100 Refundable Core Charge plus a $30 surcharge for inventory management.
Mercedes R129 models 300SL, 500SL, 600SL, SL320, SL500, SL60, SL600, SL73. P/N 1298000072
Price
$55.00
Price listed is for Standard Rebuild Service - You send in your cylinder(s) to be rebuilt.
Expedited Core Exchange Option includes a $250 Refundable Core Charge plus a $60 surcharge for inventory management.
(p/n 1298001872 interchanges with 1248000272)
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$95.00
Price listed is for Standard Rebuild Service- You send in your cylinder(s) to be rebuilt.
Expedited Core Exchange Option includes a $60 Refundable Core Charge plus a $30 surcharge for inventory management.
Mercedes R129 models SL280, SL320, SL500, SL600. P/N 1298001672
Price
$45.00
Price listed is for Standard Rebuild Service - You send in your cylinders to be rebuilt.
Expedited Core Exchange Option includes a $600 Refundable Core Charge plus a $300 surcharge for inventory management.
Entire set of 11 or 12 cylinders plus Front Distributor (as pictured).
Note: As of August 15th, 2023, there is currently a 3-week turnaround time for rebuild/upgrade service, and a 1-week lead time for core exchange orders.
Price
$780.00
You send in your malfunctioning convertible hydraulic pump for rebuild.
Expedited core exchange option is available and includes a $100 inventory surcharge plus $200 core deposit.
For model year 1997, we need to know the part number on your pump so we can send you the correct part.
Price
$400.00
Price listed is for Standard Rebuild Service- You send in your cylinder(s) to be rebuilt.
Expedited Core Exchange Option includes a $250 Refundable Core Charge plus a $60 surcharge for inventory management.
Convertible top cylinder rebuild service for Mercedes R129 models SL280, SL320, SL500, SL600. P/N 1298001772
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$95.00
Rebuild & Upgrade Service for your 1990-1995 R129 SL-Class ADS Suspension Valve
Send in your 1990-1995 R129 ADS Suspension valve for Top Hydraulics' Rebuild and Upgrade service. Includes upgrade of over a dozen seals.
We do not offer core exchange, and we do not rebuild the newer ADSII valve p/n 1293201258.
Mercedes Benz p/n 1293200058 or 1293200858. The valve mounts to the distributor p/n 1293270189.
Price
$500.00
Price listed is for Standard Rebuild Service- You send in your cylinder(s) to be rebuilt.
Expedited Core Exchange Option includes a $200 Refundable Core Charge plus a $50 surcharge for inventory management.
P/N 1298000272
Price
$95.00
Rebuild/upgrade service for p/n 1298000022: hydraulic distributor above the windshield in Mercedes R129 SL-Class model years '90-'02
Replacement of all six port seals with much tighter, durable square shoulder seals. Send in your part first, or use the expedited core exchange option with additional $100 core deposit + $30 surcharge.
Price
$110.00
Reseal service for Roll-Over Bar Hydraulic Cylinder Pair
Replaces and upgrades all seals inside the roll-over bar's hydraulic cylinders. Send in your parts first for rebuild service.
Price
$400.00
Price listed is for Standard Rebuild Service- You send in your cylinder(s) to be rebuilt.
Expedited Core Exchange Option includes a $60 Refundable Core Charge plus a $30 surcharge for inventory management.
Mercedes R129 models SL280, SL320, SL500, SL600. P/N 1298002072
Price
$55.00
Price listed is for Standard Rebuild Service - You send in your cylinders to be rebuilt.
Expedited Core Exchange Option includes a $600 Refundable Core Charge plus a $300 surcharge for inventory management.
Entire set of 11 or 12 cylinders
Note: As of August 15, 2023, there is currently a turnaround time of 2-3 weeks for rebuild/upgrade service where you send in your R129 cylinders first, and about one week lead time for core exchange orders.