Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box
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 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
Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box
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 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 > 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
Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box
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
Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box
having my MB indy adjust the box on my 82 300CD solved the problem On Tue, Apr 12, 2022, 3:43 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > What Allan said. > The box is adjustable, but that doesn't mean adjusting it will fix the > problem. > There is a detailed procedure for adjustment, which a non-specialist > might not follow correctly. > > On 2022-04-12 15:36, Allan Streib via Mercedes 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). > > > > ___ > 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
Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box
Kyle Arola adjusted the steering box on my 1985 300TD. Not difficult at all. Try that first. On Tue, Apr 12, 2022 at 3:43 PM mitch--- via Mercedes wrote: > What Allan said. > The box is adjustable, but that doesn't mean adjusting it will fix the > problem. > There is a detailed procedure for adjustment, which a non-specialist > might not follow correctly. > > On 2022-04-12 15:36, Allan Streib via Mercedes 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). > > > > ___ > 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
Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box
What Allan said. The box is adjustable, but that doesn't mean adjusting it will fix the problem. There is a detailed procedure for adjustment, which a non-specialist might not follow correctly. On 2022-04-12 15:36, Allan Streib via Mercedes 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). ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box
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
[MBZ] 1984 300CD Steering Box
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
