I actually have one I got from AutoZone on their rental program that I haven't returned yet. Not sure what the time deadline if any...

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DONE!

What a difference, no more squeaking, creaking noises!

I figured out how to seal the pinch bolt slit. I have a stick of beeswax and I took my map gas and carefully hearted the casing around the slit then took three wax and rubbed across the crack leaving deposits of the wax then reheated gently and it flowed into the crack. Filled it up nicely. Hope it does the trick

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Why is there a washer under the nut? - Im sure the factory hardware is a flanged nut with locking serrations on it.

Reason to say is that the washer is bowed (more in a bellville washer shape) - this is not exactly a safe situation. If you do want to use it this way then get a proper 10.9 grade washer there.

btw - nice on the wax, the homebrew cavity wax I use also builds up like this. Works super good as a proper sealing wax and its very long life too.

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2012 BMW X5 (Beef + Granite suspension model)

1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017)
2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)

Hahaha! The washer. I very possibly have it 'wrong' since I was told that this washer was the "new" configuration. The fellow that took the order originally from me was not available when I went to pick it up and the lady that waited on me was not sure about it but simply passed along the info about the new configuration.

I only put it on the only way I "thought" was proper. Please, enlighten me.

Dale

BTW: Did you share your recipe for the wax formula? Or did I miss it?

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The recipe I use for making homebrew cavity wax is.

half a lb of beeswax (cheap one)
half a gallon of odorless mineral spirits.


grate the wax into a bucket of spirits and let it sit, stir to dissolve completely, make sure its thin enough to apply easily.

thats it.

You can use a garden sprayer to spray it, or just paint it on if you have full access to a panel.

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2012 BMW X5 (Beef + Granite suspension model)

1995 E300D - The original humming machine (consumed by Flood 2017)
2000 E320 - The evolution (consumed by flood 2017)

Thanks for sharing. At present, I like my way better for a couple reasons: 1. It's already done! 2. It was a very quick procedure. 3. The wax is just that, wax, there's nothing else combined with it that could over time cause it to leach out (not sure).

I will be keeping an eye on it to be sure there's no developing issue.

BTW - I have been anxious to hear back from you regarding your statement regarding the 'safety' of the washer I received from Mercedes. I made a call to the parts Dept and asked the parts manager (who actually took the order and placed it for me) about this concern. He asked me to send him the picture that I posted here on the forum and that he would take it to the senior mechanic in the service dept. to get his take on it. He called me back to tell me that he didn't see anything out of the ordinary that would cause him to fear any safety issue. So, I feel better about that, but would still be interested hearing your theory

Dale

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