Yep--my swaybar broke. Damn near no way to tell until it does, aside from disassembly. Got mine fixed for $650--my indy cut the rusted end off, and installed a new end that fit like a collar over the cut-off end of the sway bar. Installed it with set screws into machined flats on the bar, and metallic epoxy. Sounds mickey-mouse, I know, but 50k miles later, its still holding fine, and I've driven very hard over very rough, frost-heaved Maine roads. Great cars. My 82 has 333k on it, averages 28 (will get 30 at a steady 60), and gets driven 120 miles a day. The undercoating is so good on these cars that "no rust" on the body can be deceptive, however--in addition to the swaybar end, I had to replace the LR control arm because it rusted out from the inside and deformed. I've also replaced the ACC and the vacuum pump. But no complaints from me. Plenty of power, and a better ride and more room than a 123, yet with the bulletproof iron 617. And nowadays, they're no more expensive than 123s.
Dan Des Moines 82 300SD, 333k _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
