If Martha wouldn't replace it then it doesn't need done.........lol I didn't catch the part about still sitting level. Sure does seem like a lot of work for "it's old, it might go bad, new is better". The whole car is a collection of used parts, why pick out ones that aren't broken to upgrade to new? It'll be ok, make it drive nice and be safe and call it good. If it ain't broke, don't fix it is the motto around here.
Mike On Dec 22, 2013 9:51 AM, "Dan Penoff" <d...@penoff.com> wrote: > 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 > _______________________________________ 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
