I need to replace my speedo cable and shocks in a 78 300D. Can I do it in my driveway using jack stands, or is a lift required?
Reading up in old posts, I see the cable should be lubed with graphite.
Cables that I have seen online come complete with the outer housing. Are they pre-lubed?
It sound like Biltstien shocks are the way to go. Will I be able R+R easily enough without lifting the car?

You should have no problem doing the shocks with a jack and stands. can't say about the spedo cable.. no personal experience with that.

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Current fleet
2006 E320 CDI
1992 300D - 5speed manual swapped

former members
1984 300D "Blues Mobile"

1978 300CD "El Toro"

You can do both jobs in the driveway.
You will need a 12 point socket and or a 12 pt box wrench for the lower shock bolts. upper bolts are a 17mm.

The spedo cable is held in the transmission by one 10mm bolt. remove bolt and pull cable out. there are 2 plastic clips to remove on the cable that keeps it from flopping around while driving. squeeze them to remove.

Pull out the instrument cluster, and unscrew the cable, the pull it out through the engine side.

the cables come lubed already, and they don`t come apart for additional lubing.

Be sure to have the vehicle well secured on stands. You will have to remove the front wheels. for the lower shock bolts.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Thanks! I will look for a 12 pt socket, is it a star type fastener? Or is that the 12 pt will give more bite? I need to take a peek down there.

The head of the bolt looks like a star.
I failed to mention, to use a 10mm 12pt socket. those lower one`s are a pain to get to.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works