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12-23-2007, 01:44 PM
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w123 u-joint
If I've done my homework correctly, the concensus on the forum is to replace the driveshaft if the the U-joint is bad. Upon inspection one "arm" of the U-joint is very loose. Any comments pro or con to replacing the DS vs the U-joint?
John 
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12-23-2007, 02:09 PM
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I would just do the U-joint. This place does good work, and replaces the U-joint with a lube-able one. http://www.driveshafts.com/pages/mercedes.html
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1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver 1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver 1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
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12-23-2007, 02:53 PM
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How much?
Do you have a current price on that joint replacement listed above. I remember seeing a price from one company up in Oregon I believe, that wanted close to $600.00 for that joint job and balance the shaft.
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Junqueyardjim Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important. C.S. Lewis 1983 Mercedes W123 240D 4 Speed 285,000 on the road with a 617 turbo, beautiful butter yellow, license plate # 83 240D INDIANA 2003 Jaguar Type X, AWD. beautiful, good mileage, Mom's car, but I won't let her drive it!
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12-23-2007, 03:40 PM
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Quote:
John
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) 2002 F250 powerstroke with Plantdrive WVO conversion 1983 300SD 190K miles ,sold 2006 E320 CDI
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12-23-2007, 04:25 PM
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Here's a pic of the bad "arm" of the U-joint.
John 
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) 2002 F250 powerstroke with Plantdrive WVO conversion 1983 300SD 190K miles ,sold 2006 E320 CDI
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12-23-2007, 07:21 PM
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the place I posted charged me $300 to shorten my driveshaft for the turbo engine swap including new U-joint, new carrier bearing, and balance. No shipping in that price though, they are local for me.
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12-23-2007, 07:53 PM
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Cheapest way is too find a used one. Benz Friends in Seattle, for example, had lots of them and, I think, they would guarantee they were balanced together. Other reputable yards should have some. There are not many places that can do good driveshaft work and a used one would probably last a long time. I accidentally pulled one apart
 and a forum member had a unneeded one stashed away.
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12-24-2007, 11:51 AM
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I was offered a used DS (thanks twalgamuth) but I opted to go with a reman that included new carrier bearing, carrier support and spline cap. Don't want to visit this part replacement again. I'll be replacing the flex discs and tranny mount while I'm under the car!
Merry Christmas John 
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12-24-2007, 06:04 PM
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What price did they give you?
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12-24-2007, 06:20 PM
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I just put in the DS from driveshafts.com into my 115. Works well. They offer a rebate if you send the core but I kept mine just in case.
After the first installation, there was some vibration between 40 and 50 mph. I loosened the center support bolts, shook the driveshaft back and forth and where ever it settled, tightened it up again, problem solved.
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12-24-2007, 08:59 PM
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Quote:
John
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Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) 2002 F250 powerstroke with Plantdrive WVO conversion 1983 300SD 190K miles ,sold 2006 E320 CDI
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