warning Uro parts are not good.
Tennessee Nate
From: n61cm <jim@tazwade.com>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 6:25 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Uro Parts Blower Motor & Combo Switch for W123
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, April 12, 2013 6:25 AM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Re: Uro Parts Blower Motor & Combo Switch for W123
Thanks, Tom. Do I have to have a fancy steering wheel puller? Our can I use a generic gear puller or a universal steering wheel puller? I have a gear puller, hopefully I can use that.
Jim
--- In mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com, audiolaw@... wrote:
>
> Jim,
>
> I don't know anything about the quality of Uro Parts.
>
> BUT, Nate and I swapped out the turnsignal/wiper switch in my 300SD
> (126). It was dead simple, once we understood it.
>
> Pull the steering wheel (one nut);
>
> Pull the switch out (2 screws and two plugs at the end of wires that
> go through the column jacket and under the kick panel above the pedals);
> The wires run through the top jacket of the column, which only extends down
> to the dash, and then ends;
>
> Put the new switch in, connect the plugs, put in the two screws;
>
> Reinstall the steering wheel;
>
> Take the wheel off again, adjust it so that it is lined up properly,
> then reinstall it.
>
> We find PLENTY of 126s in P-a-P yards, with NEVER any missing turn
> signal switch. So get one there, instead of paying $50. The time spent in
> the yard will also give you a good lesson in how the switch comes out without
> causing damage.
>
> Tom
>
>
>
> In a message dated 4/11/2013 4:57:59 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> jim@... writes:
>
>
>
>
> Anyone tried the Uro Parts Blower Motor for the W123? Remember for a while
> those motors became impossible to get and suddenly went over $500 new? Now
> I see they are back as Uro Parts new around $90 at the usual places,
> autohausaz.com, rmeuropean.com, ebay.com, etc. I just ordered one for my 84
> 300D...hope they draw less amperage than the original. Will let you know how it
> works out if anyone is interested. Also ordered a new combo switch (turn
> signal/wiper/etc) same brand Uro Parts $50. My original switch is worn out. I
> hope that is not a hard job to swap out. Anyone done this job? Advice
> appreciated.
>
> Jim
>
Jim
--- In mailto:diesel_mercedes%40yahoogroups.com, audiolaw@... wrote:
>
> Jim,
>
> I don't know anything about the quality of Uro Parts.
>
> BUT, Nate and I swapped out the turnsignal/wiper switch in my 300SD
> (126). It was dead simple, once we understood it.
>
> Pull the steering wheel (one nut);
>
> Pull the switch out (2 screws and two plugs at the end of wires that
> go through the column jacket and under the kick panel above the pedals);
> The wires run through the top jacket of the column, which only extends down
> to the dash, and then ends;
>
> Put the new switch in, connect the plugs, put in the two screws;
>
> Reinstall the steering wheel;
>
> Take the wheel off again, adjust it so that it is lined up properly,
> then reinstall it.
>
> We find PLENTY of 126s in P-a-P yards, with NEVER any missing turn
> signal switch. So get one there, instead of paying $50. The time spent in
> the yard will also give you a good lesson in how the switch comes out without
> causing damage.
>
> Tom
>
>
>
> In a message dated 4/11/2013 4:57:59 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
> jim@... writes:
>
>
>
>
> Anyone tried the Uro Parts Blower Motor for the W123? Remember for a while
> those motors became impossible to get and suddenly went over $500 new? Now
> I see they are back as Uro Parts new around $90 at the usual places,
> autohausaz.com, rmeuropean.com, ebay.com, etc. I just ordered one for my 84
> 300D...hope they draw less amperage than the original. Will let you know how it
> works out if anyone is interested. Also ordered a new combo switch (turn
> signal/wiper/etc) same brand Uro Parts $50. My original switch is worn out. I
> hope that is not a hard job to swap out. Anyone done this job? Advice
> appreciated.
>
> Jim
>
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