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Old 06-05-2010, 12:20 PM
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So, After I fixed the fuel leak, I learned that bypassing the overboost switch can give you a "new" 300D (thanks, and I intend to replace the unit).

Then, it stopped charging. I fixed that too.

Today, the left lower ball joint snapped! There goes our last working vehicle.

5 cars and we're going nowhere. Enough of that.

Here's the question:

I'm sure I should do all 4 joints and control arm mount bushings.
Anything else?

I haven't looked at it yet, just dragged it back with the tractor but I'm hoping I can do this with common tools and my famous tenacity.
I guess I'll have to get access to a press?

TIA

Paul

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Old 06-05-2010, 02:53 PM
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A pickle fork to remove the ball joints, other than that, no special tools.
Good luck.
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Old 06-05-2010, 04:03 PM
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A pickle fork to remove the ball joints, other than that, no special tools.
Good luck.
I hope you meant upper ball joint. Lower? Never in a million years.
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So, After I fixed the fuel leak, I learned that bypassing the overboost switch can give you a "new" 300D (thanks, and I intend to replace the unit).

Then, it stopped charging. I fixed that too.

Today, the left lower ball joint snapped! There goes our last working vehicle.

5 cars and we're going nowhere. Enough of that.

Here's the question:

I'm sure I should do all 4 joints and control arm mount bushings.
Anything else?

I haven't looked at it yet, just dragged it back with the tractor but I'm hoping I can do this with common tools and my famous tenacity.
I guess I'll have to get access to a press?

TIA

Paul

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