DOH! I was at Dover AFB for the last two years ('02-'03). Since the car is just a high-mileage commuter, I take it the front doors are basically the only ones...
Does anyone have a source on rebuild kits, boot kits, or re-manned axles for these cars? Most of my cars have deteriorated boots, but with the design of the...
... You cant rebuild those axles because special tools are needed. I've replaced mine because boots were shot. Its a really easy job to do and axles are pretty...
How difficult is it to to replace the axles? I too have a torn boot. Is there a reference on the web with instructions about replacement? thanks Max...
... Its pretty easy, it helps to have a helper to guide the axle through the wheel bearing housing, both in and out but not necessary. You need to take off the...
I have an '84 300SD and my owners manual says the climate control stays off for a while after start up to let the engine warm up. Does it even stay off if you...
Thanks for the response. I live outside Madison but I use to live in Milwaukee too. Thanks for the link to the subscription site, it seems like that might be...
So I guess the differential has to be opened to remove a circlip, is that correct? Is it possible to only remove the wheel end of the axle, while allowing the...
... NO NO NO, the whole axle has to come out. Its not that a big of a deal and it has to be done right. The axle cost around $90 the seals cost around $7 and...
I cannot get the garage hand book site online, it seems something is wrong, I need the layout of the vacuum to the fuel supply. B Moore helped me by giving me...
The axle cost around $90 the seals cost ... and ... Where are you buying your axles from. I looked around a couple of years ago and had to pay $300 for one...
Parts store axles (of questionable quality) are fairly cheap, 50-100 bucks a pop, good replacement warranty. OEM grade stuff is generaly at LEAST $300 a piece,...
I'm specifically looking for a line on boots (i&o). I'd love to find boots from ANYTHING that will fit correctly on the mb axles. I've already gone through...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7945136358 perfect for the front of your old clatterbox! -shameless plug by the seller Sealover...
Oops !! June 2005 !!!! I just wen't from 6'4" to 4'6".. tom in CA ... ===== tom in CA __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Meet the all-new My...
78 300SD all original: 95K Hutchins01@... wrote:So, what is the highest mileage Mercedes in this group? I see many of you give your year and mileage, but...
Steven, I compiled some information about boots a while ago. Contact information for someone who sells (or sold) universal slip-on boots that fit, and an...
279K on the 83 300D(original tranny at that) over 600K on one of my VW diesels... rex ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now...
Can somebody put their calipers on on a glow plug reamer and tell me the outside diameter of the reamer body and the length of the reamer shaft from where the...
... source of boots with you? SEE, now that's what I love about these groups. What an obvious, common sense answer! It never crossed my mind, even as I was ...
We have been heavy rains lately (for Southern California that is) and I realized that my front passenger floor pan is full of water. The car is a California...
1980 Mercedes 1116 25,000GVW flatbed truck: 316,000 miles 1974 240D, 280,000 miles (just sold that one) 1987 300D 225,000 miles (feels brand new) J. Mark Tulsa...
I'm betting that it's your windshield gasket. Kevin in Hillsboro Oregon 1977 300D 129K miles, Ingrid...
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Hi every one ! one evening my car (190D, 85 about 218 miles )would not stop, I called a towing company and the guy unscrewed my injectors to let some air in...
I am still working on resolving my water problem, I thought it was the front window. I gooped that up. The problem persisted and I removed more covers etc....
