Re: [MBZ] Power Steering Problems -- '78 240D
Great... just what I need - another fun project - I wonder if the front end will req re-alignment? Any reason not to use one from a junk yard? Rusty is selling them for over $450 IIRC. But that would be new - Thx Jim - helpful as usual - Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 10:38 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Power Steering Problems -- '78 240D Now that I know it's the Control Valve, maybe you (or someone) could tell me how hard it is to change? Then there's always that NASCAR thing - You change steering boxes. Straightforward, but heavy and usually a bit on the greasy side. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Power Steering Problems -- '78 240D
I wonder if the front end will req re-alignment? Shouldn't, though it is possible your steering wheel might not be centered. That can be corrected without affecting the alignment. Carefully. Any reason not to use one from a junk yard? I would. But you risk getting one that is worn out or leaky. Still, the price difference is substantial. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Power Steering Problems -- '78 240D
My '78 240 D has developed a problem - turning to the left works as it should but turning to righ feels like there is no PS at all! Geez - what a surprise *that* was! Anyway, replacing the pump with a known good one did nothing to fix the problem. The pump doesn't know left from right, you shouldn't be surprised that a new one made no difference. The control valve is inside the steering box. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Power Steering Problems -- '78 240D
Enter your car in some NASCAR races (it would not have a problem with shredding tires)? Put an Obama sticker on it? --R LarryT wrote: Howdy - My '78 240 D has developed a problem - turning to the left works as it should but turning to righ feels like there is no PS at all! Geez - what a surprise *that* was! Anyway, replacing the pump with a known good one did nothing to fix the problem. What should I look at now?? Thx!! Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Power Steering Problems -- '78 240D
Thx Jim - Now that I know it's the Control Valve, maybe you (or someone) could tell me how hard it is to change? Then there's always that NASCAR thing - ;-) Time for the WSM - Thx!! Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net 800-583-8601 Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs - Original Message - From: Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Friday, August 01, 2008 9:25 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Power Steering Problems -- '78 240D My '78 240 D has developed a problem - turning to the left works as it should but turning to righ feels like there is no PS at all! Geez - what a surprise *that* was! Anyway, replacing the pump with a known good one did nothing to fix the problem. The pump doesn't know left from right, you shouldn't be surprised that a new one made no difference. The control valve is inside the steering box. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Power Steering Problems -- '78 240D
Now that I know it's the Control Valve, maybe you (or someone) could tell me how hard it is to change? Then there's always that NASCAR thing - You change steering boxes. Straightforward, but heavy and usually a bit on the greasy side. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
