Thanks for the reply. The other tie rod had been replaced last year just before I aquired the car. Am doing many projects on this car as a learner. Previous owner had treated it as a "beater" and I am slowly bringing it back to life.

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Mr Goodfahrt (pronounced FAIRT... means "good trip" in German)

1982 300D Turbo Pastel Gray (off-white) 200k+(?)
newbie but willing