Steering Idler Overhaul.

[tel76]

Can someone supply me with the part number for the overhaul kit for the 280sl steering idler(my parts list features a different assembly).Also where can i find the forum link, i have tried the search function with no success. Eric.

[waqas]

Funny coincidence, but I finished doing this on my 230SL just yesterday. Unfortunately, the 230SL and 280SL idler arm bushing setups are very different. In case someone is wondering, here's a thread for the 230SL: http://sl113.org/forums/index.php?topic=3747 (look for the excellent post by Dr. Benz). I plan to do an additional write-up to describe my own experience doing this.

The part number for the 280SL rebuild kit is showing up as 1264600819, which is a much later number, so you might want to check with the Classic Center before ordering it.

The part number for the 230SL and early 250SL rebuild kit is 1114600050, and a the cap/upper bushing is 1114630133 (not included in rebuild kit).

[tel76]

Thanks waqas for your prompt reply but i need info: on the later type steering idler as fitted to the 280sl.

[merrill]

sls has the idler photos on their site

http://www.sls-hh-catalogue.de/bin/dbframes.phtml?mid=IN02

buy mb parts has the newer style

http://buymbparts.com/ShopByVehicle.epc?q=1972-Mercedes---80sl-Steering&yearid=1972%40%401972&makeid=MB%40%40MERCEDES%40%40X&modelid=280-SL-001%40%40280SL&catid=M%40%40Steering&

   M3030-27108
Idler Arm Repair Kit
   


I just replaced these on my 78 300d , medium job not too hard