Re: [diesel_mercedes] How bad is swapping a rear control arm>? w123

 

You're right:  No such thing as an '86 300CD.  It's either a typo, or somethings wrong with the title/registration.

If it was made '81 or later, it will have the same transmission as all the W126's.  Nothing especially different about it, except the W123's used a mechanical rather than the W126's electronic speedometer drive.  (This is the transmission that can have the B2 servo piston problem.)

Replacing the rear A-arm is a snap, if that's really what it needs.  The biggest trick is finding a good used one if you're in the Rust Belt.  Easy to find if west of the Missouri.

If all it truly needs is a battery and the A-arm, $1000 is a bargain....

(IF the title's OK.  IF it's not all rust underneath.  IF the engine runs just fine.  IF the interior hasn't been shredded by a rottie.  IF.., well, there's a lotta "ifs" in this deal....)

Mark in Lakewood, CO
From: "ajrnemt" <ajrn@hotmail.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, December 19, 2011 2:32:59 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] How bad is swapping a rear control arm>?  w123

 

http://toledo.craigslist.org/bar/2759406609.html

First-- an '86 W123?? I thought the 5cyl turbodiesel went away in '85.

Does it mean the "different" tranny like on my '85 300SD??

I sent him an email, offering my running rustbucket '85 300SD.

I don't really NEED another vehicle, but this would help me "free" myself of one, even if the CD isn't currently drivable.

...I've always wanted a CD. *sigh*

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