Re: [MBZ] Steering box replacement

2010-02-16 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
: Friday, February 12, 2010 6:30 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Steering box replacement Got the steering box replaced last night. Was easier than I was fearing, but still a hassle since I'm way out of shape and my left arm is weak from the accident (and my failure to strengthen it up

Re: [MBZ] Steering box replacement

2010-02-16 Thread Peter Frederick
-Original Message- From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil Sent: Feb 16, 2010 6:32 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Steering box replacement Peter, Thanks - I've stored a copy of your email away for future use

Re: [MBZ] Steering box replacement

2010-02-16 Thread Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310
less play than this car! -Max -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Peter Frederick Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:16 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Steering box replacement I'd plan

[MBZ] Steering box replacement

2010-02-12 Thread Peter Frederick
Got the steering box replaced last night. Was easier than I was fearing, but still a hassle since I'm way out of shape and my left arm is weak from the accident (and my failure to strengthen it up). Took about 3.5 hours, but this includes replacement of drag link and right tie rod (did

Re: [MBZ] Steering box replacement

2010-02-12 Thread Jim Cathey
I suppose one person can do this if you have a lift, but it took three of use (my brother holding the box up with a loop of rope, me guiding things on the floor, and my nephew putting the bolts in). One the floor, it's not possible to hold the box up AND reach the bolts, although on a lilt I

Re: [MBZ] Steering box replacement

2010-02-12 Thread Rich Thomas
What car is this? --R Peter Frederick wrote: Got the steering box replaced last night. Was easier than I was fearing, but still a hassle since I'm way out of shape and my left arm is weak from the accident (and my failure to strengthen it up). Took about 3.5 hours, but this includes

Re: [MBZ] Steering box replacement

2010-02-12 Thread Peter Frederick
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