Hey Joe -

I recently replaced the mast on my 300E. Piece of cake - 5 minute job. The instructions came with the new Hirschmann mast. I also took it all apart and tried cleaning the old mast and lubing the motor works inside, but the old mast was so dirty and kinked that I just bought a new one. The motor isn't cheap, a new mast is. I would just replace the mast if I were you. The motor generally doesn't need to be cleaned/lubed but you could always take it apart and do so. Mine was pretty clean and well lubed inside.

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Chris
2007 E550 4Matic - 61,000 Km - Iridium Silver, black leather, Sport package, Premium 2 package
2007 GL450 4Matic - 62,000 Km - Obsidian Black Metallic, black leather, all options
1998 E430 - sold
1989 300E - 333,000 Km - sold
1977 280E - sold
1971 250 - retired

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