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Wanted: S. California mobile mechanic to install CV boot W111
For reasons unclear to me I don't feel comfortable installing a replacement CV boot on the swing axle of my 1963 220S. I have the part (new split boot) but no clamps or staples. Is there someone in the Los Angeles area who would like to be paid to come over and do it or help me do it? Hog Ring Pliers are said to be required for this task, which I do not have... The car is not currently in driving condition.
Scott |
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Willing pay in $$$ or in parts!
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As an aside, my mechanic replaced mine with a split boot, then two years later once it started leaking they told me it should be replaced with a single-piece unit that is available. I don't know why they didn't use this in the first place but maybe something you want to consider.
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Swing Axle rubber boot replacement
Replacing the swing axle rubber boot with a solid boot requires the removal of the right axle and axle housing. That requires the removal of the large hinge pin and to do that properly the entire axle assembly has to be removed from the car.
Since that requires a lot of work, most people install the split rubber axle boot. Here is a link from the Pagoda W113 website with some good instructions and pictures on installing the split rubber boot. Rear Axle Boot Replacement John |
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I've read somewhere that the split boot is readily available, but the clamp that you need to join the seam together has been no longer available for years.
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Clips
The MB part number for the clips is 0029881078 and it will require 9 clips. Check with any local MB dealer or the MB classic center. From a quick search on the web for that part number the clips do seem to be available.
John |
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The reason I'm not doing the single piece boot is as stated above - lots of labor. MB used to have a kit consisting of two clamps and 9 staples. That repair kit is NLA. |
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E-mail Tom Hanson at the Mercedes Benz Classic Center thomas.hanson@mbusa.com
He can tell you right away if the clips are available separately or not. John |
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If they're available, Tom Hanson will get his hands on them.
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Tom says that the clamps and the staples are in stock, although the tool for installing the staples is NLA.
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Maybe you can tow your car to a shop that specializes in the older models. I know that Marx Mercedes in Costa Mesa is very likely to have one. He specializes in the older cars. I had an issue with my 280SE 4.5, and I was referred to his shop by the Mercedes Classic Center.
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Paul S. 2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior. 79,200 miles. 1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron". |
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From what I have heard, the staples are similar to hog ring staples, and those can be used. I'll consider checking a local shop that installs split CV boots on "normal" cars and see if they say "no problem" or "go away"...
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Hog ring pliers
Hog ring pliers can easily be found on the internet for $15-20
John |
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FWIW, mine has the flat type staples, most old Benz shops will still have the tool, or just switch to the newer style as it should work just as well on a split boot.
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