

This is a Rebuild and upgrade service - Send us your parts first
Core exchange is not available for these parts unless you order the complete set of cylinders.
It is highly recommended to rebuild and upgrade these cylinders in pairs, as they tend to fail as a pair.
P/N A124 800 00 72 aka 1248000072
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3-year standard warranty (should last decades)
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For Rebuilding Your Cylinders: 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.
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.
In some extreme cases, P/N 1248000072 can have corrosion (rust) on the chromed shaft, inside the cylinder tube, or inside the gland. We need to treat this on a case-by-case basis, the same as deep tool-inflicted scratches on the shafts or inside the gland. If we can polish out the damage, then there will be no additional charge. If we have to replace metal parts, then we need to charge for that. For example, Top Hydraulics manufactures hardened, stainless steel shafts for these cylinders.
1248000072 aka 124 800 0072 |
P/N A 1248002581
Rebuild/Upgrade service for full set of E-Class Hydraulic Cylinders with Hydraulic Pump and Valves. Also includes rebuild/upgrade service for the roll over bar valve p/n 1248001678 (pictured separately).
International customers, please contact us first about shipping cost to your country.
Expedited Core Exchange Option costs $1850 plus a refundable core deposit of $1500
Note: As of November 8, 2023, there is currently a turnaround time of up to 4 weeks for rebuild/upgrade service where you send in your W124 cylinders first, and a 1-2 week lead time for core exchange orders.
Includes $120 refundable core deposit. This is a special core exchange option only: We ship cylinder and lock pre-assembled, for simple swap into your vehicle. You don't have to worry about damaging the cylinder shaft as you remove the cylinder from the latch.
You send in your malfunctioning left hydraulic valve block (p/n 1248001178), and we rebuild it for $200.
Send in your valve 1248001678 aka A 124 800 16 78 for rebuild service, or choose to order with core exchange. Core exchange includes a $30 surcharge plus $200 refundable deposit.
Rebuild/Upgrade Service for Top Hydraulic cylinders (using best seals available ) for Mercedes W124 models 300CE, E220, E320. E-Class convertibles/cabriolets were sold as model years 1993, 1994, 1995.
Core exchange is available and includes a $40 inventory surcharge plus $200 core deposit.
Expedited Core Exchange Option includes a $200 Refundable Core Charge plus a $30 surcharge for inventory management..
Due to an extremely high demand for E-Class bow extension cylinders and cores coming back very slowly or our parts being sold to third parties, we had to suspend the core exchange option for single bow extension cylinders temporarily. This may last well through summer. We are still offering core exchange of the full cylinder sets. Of course, we would be happy to rebuild the cylinder(s) from your vehicle, should you choose to ship them to us first.
See detailed description below.
P/N 1248000772, interchanges with P/N 1298001772. Ships without micro switch attached if you choose core exchange.
Core Exchange Option includes a $100 Refundable Core Charge plus a surcharge for inventory management.
Convertible top cylinders rebuild/upgrade service (using best seals available ) for Mercedes W124 E-Class convertibles/cabriolets 300CE, E220, E320. Model years 1993, 1994, 1995.
This cylinder locks the rear bow (window).
You send in your malfunctioning right hydraulic valve block (p/n 1248001278), and we rebuild it for $200.
P/N 1248001278
Mercedes W124 models 300CE, E220, E320. Typically requires 8 rams for complete replacement of the convertible soft top lifting system. E-Class convertibles/cabriolets were sold as model years 1993, 1994, 1995. Send in your cylinders first.
Expedited Core Exchange Option includes a $1250 Refundable Core Charge plus a $300 surcharge for inventory management.
Note: As of November 8, 2023, there is currently a turnaround time of up to 4 weeks for rebuild/upgrade service where you send in your W124 cylinders first, and a 1-2 week lead time for core exchange orders.
The core exchange option is available to US customers only.
Expedited core exchange option includes a $100 refundable core deposit plus a surcharge for inventory management.
Convertible car top cylinders rebuild service (using best seals available ) for Mercedes W124 E-Class convertibles/cabriolets 300CE, E220, E320. Model years 1993, 1994, 1995. This particular cylinder locks the Tonneau/Storage Case Cover Latch.
Rebuild/Upgrade Service for Top Hydraulic cylinders (using best seals available ) for Mercedes W124 models 300CE, E220, E320. E-Class convertibles/cabriolets were sold as model years 1993, 1994, 1995.
Core exchange is available and includes a $40 inventory surcharge plus $200 core deposit. Core exchange is currently available only in the full set of cylinders.
Includes $120 refundable core deposit. This is a special core exchange option only: We ship cylinder and lock pre-assembled, for simple swap into your vehicle. You don't have to worry about damaging the cylinder shaft as you remove the cylinder from the latch.
Replaces and upgrades all seals inside the roll-over bar's hydraulic cylinder. Send in your part first for rebuild service. See photo for which part you should send us - do not send us the whole roll-bar/headrest assembly!
Expedited Core Exchange Option includes a $200 Refundable Core Charge plus a $60 surcharge for inventory management..
Due to an extremely high demand for E-Class bow extension cylinders and cores coming back very slowly or our parts being sold to third parties, we had to suspend the core exchange option for single bow extension cylinders temporarily. This may last well through summer. We are still offering core exchange of the full cylinder sets. Of course, we would be happy to rebuild the cylinder(s) from your vehicle, should you choose to ship them to us first.
See detailed description below.
P/N 1248000272 interchanges with P/N 1298001872. This cylinder is the one WITHOUT the micro switch mounting holes.