Ralph, There is a company in Nevada that is considered the expert and go-to place to get rebuilt steering boxes for Mercedes called C&M Hydraulics. Your mechanic should be able to purchase from them, they don’t sell to the end user/general public. Their rebuilt steering boxes aren’t cheap, but they have a very good reputation and stand behind their products.
http://candmhydraulics.com/index.html I spent some time speaking with them a few year back when I was dealing with some issues on a W140 with an odd steering issue and they were very helpful and ultimately identified the problem as being a control issue and not the steering box. -D > On Apr 13, 2022, at 5:48 AM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > 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 > _______________________________________ 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
