Ben's Mercedes
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- 1996 E220 124 Esatate
I'm American, working over here on and off for 5 years and am just wanting to clarify a thing or two ahead of a couple of repairs.
My 124 has just strolled through its MoT needing nothing yet again, but for a little entertainment this time it decided to playfully increase its appeal with a couple of advisories, rather like Marilyn Monroe's beauty spot.
Nothing major, could probably be left to drift for a while even, but I prefer to deal with things when they arise so any tips/advice/translation would be appreciated, thanks.
FIRSTLY: Both sides "Macpherson strut bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [5.3.4(a)(i)]"
I THINK this is what I know as the Top Leg Mount, accessible under the hood/bonnet, mounted through the top of the wheel arch and accepts the top of the leg/strut from below in to a unit incorporating a rubber mounting which over time can crack.
Assuming I am correct (yes? If not please advise) I haven't done this job before but I know that removing the leg is pretty straightforward and lets you get the job done, however I have come across this how-to on Youtube for swapping-out a 124's mount unit from above -
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If anyone has done this job either way however and could share their views/advice I'd welcome the input. I'll be doing it on the drive so no pit or lift, and using regular tools
SECONDLY: "Suspension Arm Bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF Lower (rear bush) [5.3.4(a)(i)]"
I KNOW what this is, so a great start! Identifying the bush from online parts suppliers is a minefield however without the part number, and I have found that MB dealers/spares over here REALLY don't want to give out part numbers even to a firm sales enquiry!
I have seen a couple of references on this forum about "The Russian Site" where your chassis number can get you model-specific part numbers I understand, so if it is allowed can someone point me to there please? Or alternatively, for my C/N WDB1240822f335498 could anyone provide the part number for me from either that source or available-other?
If so, then as an afterthought the P/N for the L&R Top Leg Mounts for the first job would also be potentially useful in the avoidance of errors.
I hope that none of this breaks any forum rules, but if it does please disregard with my apologies. If not however, then any advice/guidance would be great.
Ben
My 124 has just strolled through its MoT needing nothing yet again, but for a little entertainment this time it decided to playfully increase its appeal with a couple of advisories, rather like Marilyn Monroe's beauty spot.
Nothing major, could probably be left to drift for a while even, but I prefer to deal with things when they arise so any tips/advice/translation would be appreciated, thanks.
FIRSTLY: Both sides "Macpherson strut bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [5.3.4(a)(i)]"
I THINK this is what I know as the Top Leg Mount, accessible under the hood/bonnet, mounted through the top of the wheel arch and accepts the top of the leg/strut from below in to a unit incorporating a rubber mounting which over time can crack.
Assuming I am correct (yes? If not please advise) I haven't done this job before but I know that removing the leg is pretty straightforward and lets you get the job done, however I have come across this how-to on Youtube for swapping-out a 124's mount unit from above -
If anyone has done this job either way however and could share their views/advice I'd welcome the input. I'll be doing it on the drive so no pit or lift, and using regular tools
SECONDLY: "Suspension Arm Bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF Lower (rear bush) [5.3.4(a)(i)]"
I KNOW what this is, so a great start! Identifying the bush from online parts suppliers is a minefield however without the part number, and I have found that MB dealers/spares over here REALLY don't want to give out part numbers even to a firm sales enquiry!
I have seen a couple of references on this forum about "The Russian Site" where your chassis number can get you model-specific part numbers I understand, so if it is allowed can someone point me to there please? Or alternatively, for my C/N WDB1240822f335498 could anyone provide the part number for me from either that source or available-other?
If so, then as an afterthought the P/N for the L&R Top Leg Mounts for the first job would also be potentially useful in the avoidance of errors.
I hope that none of this breaks any forum rules, but if it does please disregard with my apologies. If not however, then any advice/guidance would be great.
Ben