Rebuilt steering box will transform the car; get one from a reputable place or it will probably need to be replaced again in short order and you will spend more on the 2x labor than you would have on a decent rebuilt box.
On Wed, Apr 13, 2022, 5:48 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Ralph, > > There is a company in Nevada that is considered the expert and go-to place > to get rebuilt steering boxes for Mercedes called C&M Hydraulics. Your > mechanic should be able to purchase from them, they don’t sell to the end > user/general public. Their rebuilt steering boxes aren’t cheap, but they > have a very good reputation and stand behind their products. > > http://candmhydraulics.com/index.html > > I spent some time speaking with them a few year back when I was dealing > with some issues on a W140 with an odd steering issue and they were very > helpful and ultimately identified the problem as being a control issue and > not the steering box. > > -D > > > On Apr 13, 2022, at 5:48 AM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > My steering became stiff and would try to lock up when turning. The > > steering had started having a bit of play while driving, and I had to > > constantly correct it. Didn't bother me much and I just figured it was > old > > and needed some slight adjustment, but then this locking up and stiffness > > set in very quickly. He analyzed all the front end linkage from the > actual > > steering shaft and everything is fine there. After disconnecting all the > > items involved with the steering, this problem still persists. That left > > only the direct steering box intact, and the issue was still there. > There > > are very few older style M.B.'s in my area, here in N.B., Canada, but he > > does have an '84/85 300C of his own, not a diesel, but hasn't run into > > this problem before. I doubt one would be available at a wrecking yard, > > but I could check. > > If I could find another part I am pretty sure he could get it done okay. > > Can these be rebuilt? > > Thanks. > > Ralph > > > > On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 4:38 PM Allan Streib via Mercedes < > > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > >> I would first say, if you're not doing your own work, then find a shop > >> that is experienced in older MB vehicles before doing any expensive > repairs > >> (may be easier said than done depending on where you are located). > >> > >> What is the problem the mechanic diagnosed? > >> > >> > >> On Tue, Apr 12, 2022, at 2:08 PM, Ralph Robertson via Mercedes wrote: > >>> I am having a problem with my steering box, and I am looking to replace > >> it, > >>> if I can find one. The garage I have looking into my problem feels I > >> would > >>> have to replace it with either a new one or a reconditioned one; if > there > >>> is such a thing. Would this part be available thru a normal auto parts > >>> store, or should I be enquiring thru a M.B. Dealer? The mechanic is > not > >> a > >>> M.B specialist, and is not familiar with this part. Would it be > >> reasonable > >>> to overhaul it, or is it a replacement situation? > >>> > >>> Thanks. > >>> Ralph Robertson > >> > >> _______________________________________ > >> http://www.okiebenz.com > >> > >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > >> > >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > >> > >> > > _______________________________________ > > http://www.okiebenz.com > > > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
