Seat Problems in '84 300TDI...

[Kumar]

Just bought a beautiful '84 300TDI station wagon, and everything is mint but the front seats appear to have been a little too used.  My girlfriend, when driving, got a stiff neck and back from the side closest to the door sagging.  This is the case in the passenger seat too.  I am new to the world of Mercedes, but it seems like this would be a common problem, seeing as these cars last so darn long.  I mean, something has to wear out...  Any ideas?

 

[Andy]

Hi Kumar,

Your vehicle will require a new seat frame. They are I think about £145.00. I know what your thinking. I will get one from the breakers. Trouble is most of them are in the same condition.

Good luck
Andy @www.mercedesservicing.com

 

[andyk]

Hi Kumar
i have the same problem with an 84 240td but have found a supplier of seats from around £65 (used) also it is possable to convert a passenger seat in to a drivers seat, as it is the drivers seat that gets the most wear
try mercedes benz parts 01706 221120
www.mercedesusedparts.co.uk
good luck
andyk  

 

[13022]

I had the seat frame replaced in my 190E earlier this year, but I still find it difficult to stand/walk after an hour or more in the driver's seat! The problem, I suspect is that the backrest is concave and offers absolutely no lumbar support whatsoever. I don't know if this is the case for other models, but the frame did me no good at all - the only solution I can see is to send the original seats back to the medieval torture chamber from whence they came and replace them with new Recaro seats!

 

[13022]

Was in UK at weekend and found that Halfords do a very nice adjustable lumbar support (STG£29.99). Fits 190 perfectly - don't know about other Merc seats. This in addition to my new seat frame and bad back gone! Great!.

I'll have to find something else to whinge about now   ;-)