I would agree, as even my level of nit-pickyness wouldn't mandate replacing adjusting bolts unless they were coming out for another job.
I see a lot of the work specified here as being near overkill. How leaky are the rear struts? Is the rear suspension clunking? If the self-leveling system is working properly and not bottoming out under load or driving conditions, there is nothing that would indicate replacement of the major components. I would add that a number of people have successfully rebuilt leaky rear struts as well. I wonder about the amount of work going into a car of that age. You have to take a step back and ask yourself if it's really necessary. I'm thinking someone's mechanic is looking to buy a new boat.... Dan On Dec 22, 2013, at 9:34 AM, Michael Canfield wrote: > Replacing the rear control arms for play? What? That sounds ridiculous. > Why wouldn't you replace just loose bushings? > > Replace camber adjusting bolts? Unless the car is so rusty they won't come > out without damage there is no need to replace them. They don't wear out. > > I don't know your mechanic but it sounds like he saw you coming and is > taking advantage of your lack of expertise on the subject. > > Anyone else catch that? > > Mike > On Dec 21, 2013 6:56 PM, <r...@rhonald.me> wrote: > >> OK, I am getting new Bilstein shocks in front, Sachs-Boge self leveling >> shocks and Febi accumulators in the rear. The car is still perfectly level >> even when loaded. >> >> 1. While the car is up, the shop says the castor adjustors have wear >> (small). Does it make sense to do this now? From what I have seen, it >> relates to the front end alignment. I am getting confused looking at >> parts. Is this what I need x 2? >> >> * 1163300018 * >> <http://www.autohausaz.com/secure/PartImages/1163300018.jpg> Genuine >> Mercedes <http://www.autohausaz.com/html/brandnames.html> >> Alignment Caster/Camber Kit; Front Lower Inner; Eccentric Bolt Kit >> 2 kits per car. >> >> 2. Deciding whether to have the ball joints done at the same time though >> there is no inspection reports of wear noted and the car does not present >> any tracking issues. Is it possible to check anything when it is not on >> the lift? Two boots and two boot kits, correct? Just wanting to get >> everything tight again. The black sedan is all done and it made a world of >> difference, but...just in time for two huge tree branches to smash the top >> in the middle. Sighhhh! >> >> 3. Where is the hydraulic suspension filter located for the self leveling >> suspension in the rear? >> >> * 0021845501 * >> <http://www.autohausaz.com/secure/PartImages/0021845501.jpg> Genuine >> Mercedes <http://www.autohausaz.com/html/brandnames.html> >> Hydraulic Suspension Oil Filter >> For models with self-leveling rear suspension. >> 4. I have to wait on the Rear Control Arms. Told they have some play. >> Not sure how to feel this when driving. >> >> >> Thanks >> >> R >> >> >> -------- Original Message -------- >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 '85 TD Wagon oil cooler lines >> From: Gary Hurst <jabbahur...@gmail.com> >> Date: Sat, December 21, 2013 12:38 pm >> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> >> also, that's just hte upper hose. the lower hose might just be available >> only in tructec or genuine mercedes, so you might have to get the lower >> one in genuine or just live with the tructec. seems i too have a special >> agreement with monark to sell you those hoses, but i'd probably get a >> genuine one if i were you if the tructec actually turns out chinese >> >> >> On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 11:24 AM, <r...@rhonald.me> wrote: >> >>> Morning All, I am ready to replace the oil cooler hoses on the wagon. I >>> was price shopping, and came across these. >>> >>> >>> >> https://mercedessource.com/store/116-123-617-turbo-diesel-upper-oil-cooler-hose-instructions >>> >>> Has anyone had experience with these? The German company? >>> >>> Looking for recommendations. >>> >>> Thanks >>> >>> R >>> 85 300TD Wagon 230,000 miles >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://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 >>> >>> >> >> >> -- >> >> >> *reliable vendor of superior parts for mercedes and other european cars* >> *www.BuyEUROparts.com <http://www.BuyEUROparts.com>* >> _______________________________________ >> http://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 >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://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 >> >> > _______________________________________ > http://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 _______________________________________ http://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
