Dear All,

Now I'm getting worried:-

I've been using the caster specifications for a W126 as the W123 FSM CD I've got hasn't got the right chapters - I read here on Peach Parts that that was the solution...

However, it now looks to me like I'm adjusting things too far as the wheel base length is getting longer as I try to obtain a caster of 9 degrees. I'm using the method of turning the wheel by 20 degrees. The straight ahead measurement (that I can't make - no special tool) is 10 degrees.

I now see that values are quoted as 8 degrees straight ahead for a W123 on this link

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/discount-tire-direct-tire-wheel-brake/1182622-alignment-specs-w123-tires.html

So now I'm confused.

Question:-

Does anyone know what the caster setting (measured by turning the steering) for a W123?

I hope someone can help.

(Oh and if you know the answer to this - that would be great too!

W123 tech specs req'd - wheelbase length )

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
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