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10-28-2012, 06:20 PM
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Which do I do first?
So I've got two projects to do while the weather is getting nastier outside (Hurricane going to hit land sometime soon).
I've got calipers from a 1st gen w126 and the rears off of my w123 300TD that I'm going to rebuild and paint. I've also got the two front LCAs off the car, ready to get paint, sanding, and new rubber. Which do I do first? Do I put the new seals/bushings in each? Or do I prep and paint?
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10-29-2012, 03:56 AM
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Well 'cos I'd like to see pictures of a caliper rebuild on the forum (DIY hint hint?) I say start with them!
(Though you've got to explain about wear and show when they really are too far gone!)
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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!
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10-29-2012, 08:23 AM
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I would prep and get ready for paint before the bushings. I wouldn't paint with the rain since I had bad luck painting some parts for my old truck during a hurricane a few years ago. The paint didn't set properly because of the humidity and I had to re-do it.
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10-29-2012, 02:16 PM
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Actually I'm rebuilding them because I have no history on them. I pulled them from a junkyard w126 to do the upgrade to vented rotors. I probably didn't have to rebuild, but I'd rather know the condition before I try to stop my car with them. And like you, I'll take anything to bits if it's sitting around and I have the time (or even if I don't have the time  ).
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Onus probandi incumbit ei qui dicit, non ei qui negat I recondition w123/w126/w124/w140/r107/r129/ steering boxes! 1984 300D "Elsa" odo reset 6/2011 147k 1983 300TD "Mitzi" ~268k OM603 powered 1995 E300 "Adelheid" 262k [Sold]
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10-29-2012, 02:29 PM
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Well good luck - I'll look forward to seeing the pictures. Are you planning on changing the booster? I'm not sure if the W126 one will fit...
...could be fun!
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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!
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10-29-2012, 04:10 PM
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Onus probandi incumbit ei qui dicit, non ei qui negat I recondition w123/w126/w124/w140/r107/r129/ steering boxes! 1984 300D "Elsa" odo reset 6/2011 147k 1983 300TD "Mitzi" ~268k OM603 powered 1995 E300 "Adelheid" 262k [Sold]
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10-29-2012, 04:55 PM
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it'll fit eh? it's a LOT deeper... measure twice, cut once...
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10-29-2012, 05:50 PM
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...but then again I'll let you know if I can fit it in there.... one of these days.. 
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Onus probandi incumbit ei qui dicit, non ei qui negat I recondition w123/w126/w124/w140/r107/r129/ steering boxes! 1984 300D "Elsa" odo reset 6/2011 147k 1983 300TD "Mitzi" ~268k OM603 powered 1995 E300 "Adelheid" 262k [Sold]
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#9
11-20-2012, 08:59 PM
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W123 Wagon Paint +1!!!
Although, I have to admit, I'm a bit biased...
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