zappa
Member
Hello all,
My W123 230ce isn't great right now, 29 years of having the wheels taken off and on, have taken it's toll, and the wheel bolt threads on the rear L/H hub are knackered.
I spent a day drilling out 3 bolts, and removing what was left of the bolts, though after re-tapping the suspect threads, and using new bolts, I was back to square one.
Not enough steel left in the threads.
Don't think I can get away with just 2 bolts holding the wheel on..
So I'm looking for a W123 (to '85) or W126 Series 1 (to '84) L/H rear suspension arm complete with hub, bearing etc..
Apparently they're the same part number.
Must be in fairly good condition please, i.e. not a block of rust, and with decent hub threads etc..
I've been informed that, it's easier to change the whole arm complete, rather than try to get another hub, stripping down, and rebuilding due to the special tools required to remove/install the wheel bearings.
Unless anyone out there has a better solution?
Thanks all for listening, hope someone can help.
Cheers!
My W123 230ce isn't great right now, 29 years of having the wheels taken off and on, have taken it's toll, and the wheel bolt threads on the rear L/H hub are knackered.
I spent a day drilling out 3 bolts, and removing what was left of the bolts, though after re-tapping the suspect threads, and using new bolts, I was back to square one.
Not enough steel left in the threads.
Don't think I can get away with just 2 bolts holding the wheel on..
So I'm looking for a W123 (to '85) or W126 Series 1 (to '84) L/H rear suspension arm complete with hub, bearing etc..
Apparently they're the same part number.
Must be in fairly good condition please, i.e. not a block of rust, and with decent hub threads etc..
I've been informed that, it's easier to change the whole arm complete, rather than try to get another hub, stripping down, and rebuilding due to the special tools required to remove/install the wheel bearings.
Unless anyone out there has a better solution?
Thanks all for listening, hope someone can help.
Cheers!