I had the same problem with my 78 280SE, Mercedes uses a zero offset steering geometry and when it is new it is fastastic...as most people do not change their fluids they do not wear well as it is alot of stress on the components...buy a rebuilt kit and a spare box and have it restored...then install it (best to pay somebody) and the difference is amazing. There is also a flexi joint in the steering column which tends to be a culprit...Best of luck Mike in San Diego
Brian Chase <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Allright, now it's getting late, I've walked the dogs, the wife is out of town, and I've had a few beers. So I have the courage to ask: I notice many listers speak of how tight and great the 124s handle. Can I just say that driving my 123 is like piloting a pontoon compared to driving my 84 Saab? I know, I know they're designed for somewhat different purposes, but still, the very loose steering bugs the crap out of me. Jumping in the 900 after driving the 240 for so long resulted in over revving and over steering. I understand the steering gear can be tightened some via an adjusting nut? But adjust it too far and risk steering box damage? I'm betting that my Saab handles about as well as the 124s. NOT trying to be confrontational, I love my 240 dearly. Brian 83 240D Hate to say it, the Saab may get better mileage too _________________________________________________________________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200471ave/direct/01/ _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net --------------------------------- Relax. Yahoo! Mail virus scanning helps detect nasty viruses! From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Mar 05 08:04:14 2006 Received: from isp1.conwaycorp.net ([24.144.4.16]) by server5.arterytc5.net with smtp (Exim 4.52) id 1FFoDu-00085i-GE for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 05 Mar 2006 08:04:14 +0000 Received: (qmail 11378 invoked by uid 89); 5 Mar 2006 08:03:50 -0000 Received: from unknown (HELO ?192.168.1.2?) ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) by ISP1.conwaycorp.net with SMTP; 5 Mar 2006 08:03:50 -0000 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 02:03:54 -0600 From: Robert & Tara Ludwick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> User-Agent: Thunderbird 1.5 (Windows/20051201) MIME-Version: 1.0 To: Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> References: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Antivirus-Scanner: Clean mail though you should still use an Antivirus Subject: Re: [MBZ] Suggestions for a replacement radio X-BeenThere: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.6 Precedence: list Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], Mercedes Discussion List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Id: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes_striplin.net.striplin.net> List-Unsubscribe: <http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Archive: <http://striplin.net/pipermail/mercedes_striplin.net> List-Post: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Help: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Subscribe: <http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> X-List-Received-Date: Sun, 05 Mar 2006 08:04:14 -0000 I bought a Bosch stereo a while back, affordable, sounds great and doesn't have all the juvenile flash and fluff on it. ----------Robert Craig McCluskey wrote: > The old Alpine radio in our car has been slowly dying, first making > crackling noises from the loudspeakers and then the front panel > illumination quitting. The straw was today when I disconnected the radio > to change the console and it forgot its settings. Without being able to > read the front panel, I can't reset it. > > So, does anyone have any suggestions on a reasonable replacement radio > (and source). I'm looking for something sans neon sign front panel; it's a > Benz, afterall. I've got the standard speakers and won't be upgrading > them, so functional is good. > > > Craig > > _______________________________________ > http://www.striplin.net > 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://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net > > >
