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3 issues identified by mechanic. Which one to tackle first?


  

Scuddog -> 3 issues identified by mechanic. Which one to tackle first? (6/6/2008 4:24:18 PM)

Hello!  I just took my newly acquired 1982 240D with 313K on the clock in for a used car inspection.  The mechanic said that the following are requiring attention:
- left ball joint
- repack wheel bearings
- differential pinion seal

Which one of these is the most important and which one is the least?  This is some $$ to spend and my economic stimulus money was spent on booze and women.  Help! Ha!![8D]


  

mb124d -> RE: 3 issues identified by mechanic. Which one to tackle first? (6/7/2008 7:49:19 AM)

MHO: ball joints, they will wear out your tires as the alignment gets worse, and eventually fail collapsing the suspension.
The repack you can do yourself.
The final drive, usually a small leak, just add it to your list of things to check at each oil change (along with pwr. steering fluid level).
You spent your stimulus check wisely....


sidviciousx -> RE: 3 issues identified by mechanic. Which one to tackle first? (6/7/2008 7:49:50 AM)

the wheel bearing and ball joint should be done together.


ForcedInduction -> RE: 3 issues identified by mechanic. Which one to tackle first? (6/8/2008 3:43:29 AM)

Ball joints and wheel bearings. The pinion seal can wait unless its pouring out oil.


Scuddog -> RE: 3 issues identified by mechanic. Which one to tackle first? (6/9/2008 6:32:46 PM)

Are there any online resources to learn from on the bearing repacking?  I have a repair manual that came with the car.. similar to a Chilton''s.  Any advice would help here as the repair manual isn''t exactly 100% on target.  Any pitfalls to avoid etc???


ForcedInduction -> RE: 3 issues identified by mechanic. Which one to tackle first? (6/11/2008 1:36:54 PM)

http://www.pauldrayton.com/uploadfiles/merc/Service/Library.html


Scuddog -> RE: 3 issues identified by mechanic. Which one to tackle first? (6/11/2008 5:28:52 PM)

Forced Induction... this is great!  What a link!  Time to roll up my sleeves!!!


  

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