Pat Goss on Autoweek TV warned about heavy key chains for all cars, not just MB's on a segment a while back.
On 8/19/05, Peter Frederick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've also been told to keep the keychain light -- better yet, use a > single key for the Benz. > > I've actually seen a worn out key (use the new one that comes with the > new tumbler, get one for the old cars) after 30 years and 200,000 plus > miles, but they are rare. More than one sticky tumbler has been > "cured" by getting a new steel key from MB. > > The other advice I've been given is to NEVER use a brass key from the > hardware store or a locksmith -- they shed small slivers of brass since > Benz designed those tumbles to use steel keys (and last forever!). The > brass shavings will jam the pins in the tumbler, causing it to seize. > > Peter > > > _______________________________________ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > For new parts see www.buymbparts.com > For repairs see www.oldworldauto.com > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > -- John Freer Palm Springs, CA 1992 500 SEL 1985 380SL
