Certainly could be... its been a few years since my last W126. Jaime
On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 9:30 PM, David Bruckmann < bruckma...@transcontinental.ca> wrote: > The later (W126 and newer) boxes use a spring loaded gear. A simple > solution that reduces the box slop and prevents early wear caused by lack > of timely adjustment. But it also means that when the box is worn out, it > really is worn out. > > I can't see why adjustment would ever be necessary except after you've > done a rebuild. > > The risk in adjusting is that you will overtighten the box and cause rapid > failure of the needle bearings. > > Jaime Kopchinski wrote: > > > >Its true the box is somehow self adjusting in the W126 (from 08/81, so MY > >1982), but the manual still states that adjustment is possible. > > _______________________________________ > 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.com/ _______________________________________ 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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
