My steering became stiff and would try to lock up when turning. The steering had started having a bit of play while driving, and I had to constantly correct it. Didn't bother me much and I just figured it was old and needed some slight adjustment, but then this locking up and stiffness set in very quickly. He analyzed all the front end linkage from the actual steering shaft and everything is fine there. After disconnecting all the items involved with the steering, this problem still persists. That left only the direct steering box intact, and the issue was still there. There are very few older style M.B.'s in my area, here in N.B., Canada, but he does have an '84/85 300C of his own, not a diesel, but hasn't run into this problem before. I doubt one would be available at a wrecking yard, but I could check. If I could find another part I am pretty sure he could get it done okay. Can these be rebuilt? Thanks. Ralph
On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 4:38 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would first say, if you're not doing your own work, then find a shop > that is experienced in older MB vehicles before doing any expensive repairs > (may be easier said than done depending on where you are located). > > What is the problem the mechanic diagnosed? > > > On Tue, Apr 12, 2022, at 2:08 PM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes wrote: > > I am having a problem with my steering box, and I am looking to replace > it, > > if I can find one. The garage I have looking into my problem feels I > would > > have to replace it with either a new one or a reconditioned one; if there > > is such a thing. Would this part be available thru a normal auto parts > > store, or should I be enquiring thru a M.B. Dealer? The mechanic is not > a > > M.B specialist, and is not familiar with this part. Would it be > reasonable > > to overhaul it, or is it a replacement situation? > > > > Thanks. > > Ralph Robertson > > _______________________________________ > 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
