Friday I was able to pull the back off the driver's seat and found that the square drive rod had slipped out of the inside gearbox. I detached the seat back and drove both pivots separately, no problem. I put it partially back together with the rod engaging both sides so the car can be driven. It's possible that the seat back has spread a little so that the rod is a bit short. We'll see. It's so stiff that I also want to attempt a mild lubrication of the gearboxes. Not too good, I've found that the back tips on its own then!
Today I found that the seat back _is_ wider than it ought to be! The stamped metal rail that ties the seat back sides together along the lower back broke off. The seat back spreads under weight and the adjustment rod pops out. I peeled back the leather from the area and draped a wet towel around everything, clamped the sides together to take out all the slack, used a Vise-grip C-clamp to pull the rail into place, wire-brushed the joint, then welded the rail back to the side. I also did the other side because it was starting to come loose. Clean metal welds _so_ nicely, I had the 'glue gun' experience today. "Watch out Honey, I've been welding and you know how that makes me all manly!" Anyway, with that stitched back together I put on a little black paint for rust protection, lubed the adjusters, and reassembled the seat. A little Simple Green was used to lube the seat back panel, that really helps. The seat works great now. -- Jim _______________________________________ 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
