Richard, Trampas - Many folks, have suggested that the most cost effective repair may be obtaining a good used box. They go for about $100 or so. I had the one in my 107 rebuilt by a retired M/B mechanic that did them as a hobby and for a few extra retirement bucks. It has worked just fine so far. It was like $550 installed. There have been many other reports on the various lists over the years where many rebuilts proved to be less than satisfactory. Typically if boxes have been maintained and properly adjusted they are good for a long time, thus the recommendation for the used box. I was going to try and rebuild the box in my 126, not because of leaks but for slop, and even bought the seal kit, but never went ahead because of not having the special tools to set up the bearing preloads. Trampas, just how did you accomplish setting up the preloads. Did you do the rolling torques per the manual, or just by feel? Did you end up with a good tight box when you were through?
Barry > I have resealed several steering boxes and have not had any problems doing > it. > > Has anyone replaced the seals in their gear box? Is it too involved for an > average do it yourselfer? I was also thinking of purchasing the > seal kit and > taking to a local shop and have them do the work.... > > Or... do I need to just come up the cash to replace the gear > box with a > rebuilt one? >
