Hi All,

Well, it's rear bearing time for my 1985 300TD (240,000+).

I checked with the closest Mercedes dealer to me, and they want $130 for the socket. Yes, it would be a good investment, as I do have several 123's, but now is not the time for me to spend $130 on a socket. If someone knows where I can get one a good deal cheaper, I'd definitely consider buying one.

I am located in Northeastern Vermont, and would very much like to borrow a socket, unless someone does know where to get one for a lot cheaper than $130. Let me know what you would like to see for compensation (I of course would cover shipping both ways).

I don't really spend to much time around here (my time here is more research & learning than it is participation), but can provide references from other forum sites and professional references as well to attest to my credibility.

Thanks in advance for any replies,

Bryan

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1984 240D Euro 5 Speed 201,000 miles
1984 300D Euro 4 Speed (runs great but ugly)
1984 300TD 185,000 miles
1985 300TD, 240,000 miles
1972 220D, 240,000 miles w/ a stuck odometer
1984 300D, 214,000 miles
1984 300TD, 255,000 miles rustbucket parts car

Possibles

1) They used to sell them for about half that price on this forum - so get in touch with Pelican may be they can help.

2) The non Mercedes ones are cheaper but they don't always fit as well - my Mercedes one fits like a glove

3) Look on this forum for the tool rental program

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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
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Thanks for reply!

I actually, for now, am going to make one. I found this link:

Homemade Slot Nut Socket
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Original thread: Rear Wheel Bearings 87' 560SL

Thanks again,

Bryan

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1984 240D Euro 5 Speed 201,000 miles
1984 300D Euro 4 Speed (runs great but ugly)
1984 300TD 185,000 miles
1985 300TD, 240,000 miles
1972 220D, 240,000 miles w/ a stuck odometer
1984 300D, 214,000 miles
1984 300TD, 255,000 miles rustbucket parts car

Nice web site - thanks for posting that. I haven't come across it before.

I assume you are planning to use the tool in anger (so to speak)?

If so you might be interested in the struggles I've had doing the job =>

W123 rear wheel bearing removal help needed

(Shows how to do it off the car as well)

PeachPartsWiki: Replacing the Rear Wheel Bearings

Also shows the process - but I advise not to hit stuff out with hammers.

More recently I've measured the force required to crush a crush collar on a W201 differential - similar design to the rear wheel crush collar...

...7 metric tons registered on my hydraulic press until it moved!

The W201 differential refresh thread

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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
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

You are welcome, and thank you for posting those threads, I just browsed them quickly and plan to read them thoroughly later.

I'm not sure what you mean by "use the tool in anger".

Thanks for the replies,

Bryan

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1984 240D Euro 5 Speed 201,000 miles
1984 300D Euro 4 Speed (runs great but ugly)
1984 300TD 185,000 miles
1985 300TD, 240,000 miles
1972 220D, 240,000 miles w/ a stuck odometer
1984 300D, 214,000 miles
1984 300TD, 255,000 miles rustbucket parts car

You will do when you do the job!

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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
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!