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[albitz]

Not the Omega, the Merc 190D
Failed on leaking metal fuel pipe which looks a pita to change, particularily at this time of year with no garage.
Also failed on seized balljoints, a common problem with them. No big deal I thought,I can change balljoints with my eyes closed.
Not these ones I cant. Standard method is to acquire expensive MB tools to remove and press them back in, in situ. Other method is to remove the wishbones and press them in/ out with a big press. Problem is the front springs cant be compressed with normal compressors, they need a special Merc type of compressor which are at least £100.
What to do ? I hate cars sometimes.

[05omegav6]

Find a garage still offering scrappage and buy summat else

[kevinp58]

Thats why mercs have the worst depreciation. when brought new as most things need special tools and diagnostics. 

[albitz]

That would be giving up. I don't like giving up. ...........it will be worth it once its done.......I hope.

[albitz]

Thats why mercs have the worst depreciation. when brought new as most things need special tools and diagnostics. 

No diagnostics on this one.The only thing electrical is the lights. 
Its 23 years old.

[Sir Tigger KC]

Did I mention my Merc Albs?   

[jonny2112]

Sorry to hear that mate, but you'll sort it out 

[kevinp58]

Thats why mercs have the worst depreciation. when brought new as most things need special tools and diagnostics. 

No diagnostics on this one.The only thing electrical is the lights. 
Its 23 years old.

You are lucky that you still have the front suspension still attached to the car then. 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Nah, at that age of Merc its not such an issue, its mid 90s and the 00's where they rot faster than an SD1

[Sir Tigger KC]

Nah, at that age of Merc its not such an issue, its mid 90s and the 00's where they rot faster than an SD1

You're not wrong there, mine's dissolving as I type.... 

When I sell it, I'll advertise it as an authentic late 1990's Mercedes Benz complete with an ongoing self modification feature!   

[omega3000]

Fix it , it will pay you back in the fuel you wont use  Having no garage is a pita though 

[omegod]

Sad it turned out to have some issues, sure someone on the 190 forum has the spring tools. Failing that send it down to me as I liked the look of it originally. 

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

Nah, at that age of Merc its not such an issue, its mid 90s and the 00's where they rot faster than an SD1

You're not wrong there, mine's dissolving as I type.... 

When I sell it, I'll advertise it as an authentic late 1990's Mercedes Benz complete with an ongoing self modification feature!   

I thought that all Merc's had a 'built from granite' reputation.

[albitz]

They did until the mid 90,s 

[05omegav6]

They did until the mid 90,s 

Didn't stop them dissolving though...

See pic on the second post...

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-cars-sale/121923-1987-300-sdl-sale-cleveland.html