OK,

I'm taking a poll. I had my steering lock mechanism AND the tumbler replaced 3 years ago (42,000 miles since). Yes its out of warranty now, however my indy and I agreed this is a 100,000 mile part.

He's going to call his mercedes dealer parts supplier and lean on him for a steeper discount on the new part. Luckily I knew when it started going south, to leave the key in the engaged position, so the tumbler is out. Dodged that bullet. Its "catching" about every 10th try. The tumbler is fine.

Anyone else have a pre-mature failure of this part? Maybe this thing needs a good pre-lube before installing.

(me thinks its the same manufacturer who designed the 123 air filter bracket)

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84 300DT Puke Yellow. Totalled after 438,000
84 300DT Orient Red. 169,000 (actual mileage may vary)
2002 Explorer EB (wife's)