It all depends. I certainly didn't think the alternator in my 83' 300D was easy to remove. It wasn't THAT bad, but it required a few extra pieces be removed. My Subaru was just like two bolts from the top...
The thermostat was easier on the sube since I didn't have to squash my hand in between fan blades or what not... The cv shaft... mmm, could go either way... The Benz is a pain to remove the diff cover and pull the C-clip, but the Sube had a stupid roll pin. I much preferred my Hondas and Isuzus which simply had circlips that you just "popped" out with a little prying. Brakes are easier on the Sube. Close call, but you don't have to monkey with wheel bearings on the front rotors. Spark plugs are in better locations than glow plugs on the ones I've had... I'd rate the Benz pretty easy as far as mechanical work goes, but I would have to give the nod to the Subaru. The Sube has 220K miles and has not had many issues, but then it is about 14 years younger than the Benz... Levi On 2/6/07, David Brodbeck <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Peter Frederick wrote: > Japanese cars DO require less work than American ones -- I've had way too many friends who have driven them hundreds of thousands of miles with nothing but tires, oil changes, and brakes -- and sometimes not even brakes. > They can be a pain to work on when they *do* break, though. If you ever have to change the alternator in a Honda Civic you'll see what I mean. Hint: step 1 is "remove driver's side drive axle." I think they way Honda stamps the required socket size on the head of each bolt is a rather nice touch, though. If it says "10", you reach for the 10mm socket. No guessing required. _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
