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Old 06-04-2006, 11:36 PM
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flex disc question

I did an inspection on my 1997 C280(76,000 miles) before I bought it and was told that I would need to change the flex disc eventually. I take such things serious and would like to change it sooner than later. can somebody point me to a link or some info on how to change it myself or the cost of having a benz mechanic fix it?

any info is apprciated.

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Old 06-04-2006, 11:38 PM
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do a search (search function button at the page header) for flex disc
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Old 06-04-2006, 11:40 PM
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Old 06-12-2006, 12:30 AM
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Answer:

Here is the best links I can find at the moment.
I had a good DIY written, however it was in a thread by a member who was deleted.

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Old 06-16-2006, 10:42 AM
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If anyone has any tips for replacing the flex disc please let me know... i know mine needs to be changed so i have a replacement and am going to try to change it this weekend.

but it's always better to have some advice to go off of
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Old 06-16-2006, 10:51 AM
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It may be worth your time to just have a shop that knows MBZ to do the job. Rather than having to find all the tools required to replace the flex disc, like finding a 46mm wrench or a 42mm wrench. It should not be more than a two hour job, and you should be able to supply your own part. Of course, I wouldn't bring my own steak to a restaurant.
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Old 06-16-2006, 12:00 PM
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I think most DIYers understand that there are times when you have to be smart and give the job over to a professional. This forum is one of the tools to help us make that decision. Let's give these guys the information they are looking for so they can decide what is appropriate for their skill level. If they need to buy/rent/borrow some exotic tool, it's up to them. Personally, I would have no problem spending $50 for a tool if it allows me to do the job myself and save $100. I save money, I get to keep the tool, and, because I enjoy working on my cars, I feel good about it. If you love the smell of an old garage in the morning, you know what I mean.

Anyway, off the soapbox... Unfortunately, I can't help with the flex disk question. I hope someone will chime in with some guidance.
Good luck, Dan
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Old 06-16-2006, 12:15 PM
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I understand your point. But one part of me really enjoys trying to do more and more things on my own car.. and another part of me knows i don't have the extra money for a shop around here. I can handle $50 part and some long hours of tryin to figure out what i have to do. Luckily I have plenty of tools available - hopefully the ones i need for this job ... which if anyone can tell me which ones i need i can have them out ahead of time

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