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Old 07-01-2002, 08:21 PM
psfred psfred is offline
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MB keys are steel and last quite a while -- finally had to break down and get at new one for the 72 this spring as the old one was so worn it wouldn't reliably turn (I also bought a new tumbler set).

I would hesitate to use a brass key in these cars -- I have one for the 87, but don't use it as it already shows some wear and cannot be that old. The brass seems to end up in the lock cylinder, causing it to stick. Much more expensive than an new key, which is $20 or so form a dealer or independent mechanic willing to buy it from MB for you.

I suspect the tumbler has rather stiff springs, and will eat up a brass key pretty fast.

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