126 front end rebuild? I'd like to see the step by step write-up. I need to do this to my SDL soon.
Luther Trampas Stern wrote: > *1987 300SDL 280k miles* > I have been working on repairing my new to me 1987 300SDL. So far here is > what I have done: > > Timing chain > Vacuum pump > fixed minor fuel leaks > > I am now finishing up the front suspension, basically I am replacing > everything upper and lower ball joints, tie rods, shocks, etc. > > As I was doing the the upper control arm (ball joint) I noticed rust under > battery and welded a new piece of steel in hole but everything is going > well. I really love POR-15! > > After I get the suspension fixed I will fix transmission leaks and replace > motor mounts and then move to other items including: > > Install electric seat heaters > fix tachometer and odometer (does anyone know which gears are used on the > 300SDL? www.odometergears.com) > replace bad vacuum servos for heater, once I figure out which ones are bad. > order plastic pieces for seats and possible new seat covers. > > Basically I figure the 300SDL will be my daily driver for next 5-10 years, > thus I want to get everything fixed like new such that I just need to keep > oil changed. Basically a driver restoration project. > > Note this is around the 4th W126 I have rebuilt the front suspension on thus > if anyone has questions about how to do it let me know. Basically the > hardest part is pressing in the new ball joints and having spring compressor > to replace rubber bushings for lower control arm. I have also figured out > the easy way to replace bushings in the bearing bracket that only requires a > bench vise and a cheap C-clamp ball joint press. > > Note I will have spent more in parts for this car than the price of the > car... > > > *1988 420SEL 247k miles* > I replaced the fuel distributor (rebuilt one $400) and it seems to be doing > good except I need to adjust the mixture a bit better. This car has had a > constant problem with a clunk coming from rear end when shifting gears. I > have replaced just about everything and have not found problem, has anyone > ever experienced this? Note it sounds like the differential is jumping > around, however I have replaced the mounts as well as drive shaft center > bearing mount. Need to order new headlight bezels from Rusty and get new > coat of paint. > > *1991 560SEL 147k miles* > This one is suppose to be sold for $6k to friend of my wife, we will see. > The girl getting the car has been driving it for 4 months waiting for some > money deal to happen. Basically the only problems with this car are valve > guides loose in head, chip on the wood for the ash tray, and a hole in the > carpet near threshold on driver's side. I would fix valve guides but I do > not have the drill guide for heli-coiling head. Maybe I should add this to > my wish list of tools. > > Once I complete the 300SDL my next project will be doing some remodeling to > house to make wife happy then I plan on picking up my 1960 300d from my > parents barn and start that restoration project. Also my parents have a > couple of 560SEL that are in need of their 20 year service. > > By the way did anyone see a 1987 gold 420SEL on ebay a few weeks back with > 38k miles? My mom ended up buying the car, and it really was garage kept and > has only 38k. Of course it is an ugly color gold with brown interior. > > Also does anyone know of a good way to repair cracks in vinyl dashes? Years > ago I saw a guy do it with something like bondo and wrinkle paint but I have > not found the wrinkle paint and figured someone here might know. > > Trampas _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
