So, I finally decided to break down and attack the wayward rear end in my '87 300TD. I've had a loose rear wheel bearing for nearly as long as I've owned the car, but all the stories of S124 woe and misery kept me from get-n 'r done. I picked up all the necessary links and outboard LCA bushings (which were extra-toast). Turns out I didn't have any suitably sized arbors with which to either press the bearing or LCA bushings, so I opted to take them to the only Mercedes-specialist in the area--Reinhard. Turns out Reinhard's boyz could R&R the bushings a-ok, but the bearing was a no-go. They even applied heat while it was on the press--no go. They finally gave up. Now what do I do? The heat destroyed the bearing, so I'm indefinitely immobile. Can I use my oxy/ace torch to cut the sucker out, or what? I may just opt to mail order a good used bearing carrier.
Why didn't any of you warn me about this? What's wrong with you people? This sucks. The wine better get here soon...or, maybe it's a scotch night. -- Casey __________________________________________ '87 300TD intercooler/propane '94 100CSQ Avant '90 90Q '89 Bluestar
