hello,
i have an 81 240d automatic with a 198k miles on it.

I just had my car in the shop to have my oil filter housing replaced. While it was there I had them check out some noise I was getting in the front end of the car.

they told me my caster driver side caster bushing was worn. He was going to email me a quote. I havent recieved it yet. I was just curious if anyone has any experience with this. Should it be expensive. Can I do it myself or is it pressed in?

thanks

Jake

Guide mount??? (I forgot - Peachparts has them) You will want to do both sides if the system is like the SD. I did the job on the ground in the gravel. BFH to remove old. Lube & getting everything aligned then tightening bolts to install new. I used a ratchet strap to align. Local indy said he pounds them in and out. He's expensive and I don't go to him.

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

Go into the Resources tab at the top, a lot of good DIY jobs in there with pictures.

Here is the front end rebuild for the W123
PeachPartsWiki: Front End Suspension Rebuild

Go down to #12, this is what I think your mechanic is talking about.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Good pics. Guide rod mount is "only" held in with a few bolts. R&R wasn't as casually easy as the description. Proper tools including a rack would have the job done in under an hour per side. Anyone know what time the book calls for?

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85SD 240K & stopped counting painted, putting bac together. 84SD 180,000. sold to a neighbor and member here but I forget his handle. The 84 is much improved from when I had it. 85TD beginning to repair to DD status. Lots of stuff to do.

Actually the bushing is in the LCA, but for the sake of argument I'll assume the mechanic misspoke himself

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