Don't try to reboot the old axles. My '82 coupe had both axles rebooted by the Benz dealer before I purchased it. One lasted about 10,000 miles into my ownership (maybe 20,000 total?) and the other might have lasted 10,000 miles more. They both started knocking at the joint even though the boot was still in good shape. Rusty only charges $150/ea for new axles....
-- Luther KB5QHU Alma, Ark '87 300SDL (272,xxx mi) head case '85 Ford F250 6.9 diesel (x58,xxx mi) BioBeast '82 300CD (176 kmi) '82 300D (74 kmi) getting donor engine-sold '85 300D (280,176) parts car sans engine Quoting Rick Hawkins Java <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Folks: > > I have a friend who wants to change the rubber boots on his CV axles > on his 1980 non turbo 300TD > > he has another good set of axles from a 1985 300TD (turbo, of course) > > his idea was to reboot, clean and refurb the pair from the 1985 so > they are ready for a quick swap into the 1980 > > this will help him avoid down time with the car > > the big question ..... are the axles the same and will they fit? > > > > > thanks, > > xx rick > Rick Hawkins > > www.javaphoto.com > www.javacycles.com _______________________________________ 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
