Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R pictures

yes Larry Turner via Mercedes January 5, 2020 at 6:18 AM Are these photo's of "my" old 300? LarryT 06 E350 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R pictures

Are these photo's of "my" old 300? LarryT 06 E350 On 12/21/2019 11:59 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Here are shots of the rust on the subframe.   They also show the condition of some of the  links. 189 shows a piece of spring in the bottom of the spring pocket.  188 shows the flakes on

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

THat probably explains the rustiness.  Bahstun salt. Larry Turner via Mercedes December 23, 2019 at 3:34 PM I believe you're talking about the 91 30 you got from me?  If so, I bought it in Richmond and my research found it had lived its life in Ma before coming

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

Don't forget the new hoses in the trunk ;-) On 12/20/2019 1:27 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: Karl or others: Since Karl has recently done this, I think he has most of the answers.  I am fixin ta take out the rear subframe of the 124 2.5.   As I recall, I have to take out the exhaust,

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

I believe you're talking about the 91 30 you got from me?  If so, I bought it in Richmond and my research found it had lived its life in Ma before coming to Va, probably via an auction. Larry On 12/20/2019 2:24 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: LR subframe mount appears to be welded to

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R pictures

My thought were essentially the same.  Wire wheel, paint, until I saw what is in 188.   I don't think anything would break or come loose.  The scale is just in a gusset and the metal between the hole and the subframe is passable. If the only other choice was to buy a new subframe, I'd reuse

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R pictures

I have had the front springs break on the TE, replaced them a few years back. It was driven on the beach at some point -- tiny sea shells in the covers on the links :(. Up in Canada broken coil springs were common, along with severe body rot. I definitely would not use that subframe if you

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R pictures

I'm thinking "Scotchbrite rust and paint remover wheel, POR-15, paint, done" until I get to #188. 188 would bother me if it were mine. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

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Karl, I have looked on several of the Stealer parts sites, and it appears MB has made a mess of them.   When I click on the link for "Brake" I get a diagram of the steering column, etc.  Under parking brake cable, there is a diagram that shows the "dust shield" but no way to get a part

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

Yes, I need the diff mounts for the rear of the diff.   I intend to order the link kit from FCP. Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes December 21, 2019 at 12:27 PM I have some h and r lowering springs if you want to slam it. :-). I went with OE sportline stuff and a feind

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

I have some h and r lowering springs if you want to slam it. :-). I went with OE sportline stuff and a feind swaybar yada yada. Pretty sure I have some diff bushings if you want them. V8 bushings are larger and I bought some small ones by mistake. The lemforder link kit might be this one:

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

I have 2 new backing plates but I think they are a 210 part number. Let me know what number you need and I will cross check it. On Fri, Dec 20, 2019, 3:31 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Interesting: Both springs were broken. between 1/4 and 1/2 of bottom >

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

Interesting:  Both springs were broken.  between 1/4 and 1/2 of bottom coil.   I have springs. The brake backing plates are rusted tight to the wheel carrier.  I am soaking them.  I had wheel carriers, but I guess last year when I cleaned out the shed, I junked them.  So I need brake backing

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

A few hours soaking, wiggling and a final little pry with the prybar, and it popped out.    I have the whole thing on a bench now.   Subframe has worrisome rust on a link gusset, but it will probably be ok.   Max has a new one, and there is one here that is not rusty, but I have to drive to

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

Can you just vibrate it a bit from whatever direction you can get at it just to loosen it up a bit? Then if you can spray more fluid into the joint it may soak down where it will help. Are you certain that it might not be a better idea to find a better car and let this one go? On

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

yes, but no good way to get at the rear subframe mount.   NO way to beat it in the right direction.  with the lfh, I am trying to twist the alum part of the mount clockwise and CCW.   I guess I could do that with the air hammer, but it is pretty puny in comparison to the 2 lb lfh.   It does

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

Do you have air and an air hammer? You might try seeing if you can vibrate things loose. On 20/12/2019 1:24 PM, Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: LR subframe mount appears to be welded to the body by corrosion of AL-FE.   Soaking it now.   Tried beating with no effect.   tried bar, but

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

LR subframe mount appears to be welded to the body by corrosion of AL-FE.   Soaking it now.   Tried beating with no effect.   tried bar, but that bends the frame tube.   Flame wrench is not an option because I don't have one.   Besides, burning rubber stinks and leaves carbon black on

Re: [MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

Diff is only connected to subframe. I think you've hit all the right points. I've got a spare subframe (no diff or axles) you can have if you want to drag it away from SC. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Dec 20, 2019 at 1:28 PM Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com>

[MBZ] W124 rear subframe R

Karl or others: Since Karl has recently done this, I think he has most of the answers.  I am fixin ta take out the rear subframe of the 124 2.5.   As I recall, I have to take out the exhaust, driveshaft rear flex, sway bar links, shocks, brake calipers, ABS Sensor in Diff., parking brake