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03-03-2013, 05:22 PM
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99 E320 base sedan steering rack
I need a new rack and have been looking at on-line suppliers.
Large price range, $200+ to $1200+ depending on source & types. My first question is how do I determine the rack type I have? Parameter?, with Servotronic?, w/o Servotronic?, don't see an indicator in the VIN so I assume I need to look at the tag on the rack? I want to know what to look for & ID now since the car is only available to me on weekends. Any suppliers/manufacturers I should steer clear of? Is reman the way to go? I see Dearborn Axle has them in the $200 range. Or am I just as well off with a used one from a pick-n-pull for $150? Or should I be looking at the higher cost options? My plan is to run the car 'til it dies and I do not see that as happening any time soon. Thnx in advance...
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1999 E320 (gave to daughter) 250K 1994 F150 (may be the end of its road) 240K 1989 560 SL (Reassembly after paint job) 160K 1986 560 SL (deceased., gave it's life protecting my wife) 1988 300 TE (departed) 1994 945T (still running strong with an upgraded cam) 349K 1986 242Ti (deceased) 1968 GT500KR (under restoration) 
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03-04-2013, 07:00 AM
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rjk, check if your local MB dealer sells reconditioned racks. I would use any reconditioned MB part over any aftermarket vendor's part. For example, I buy reconditioned water pumps from our local MB dealer.
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03-05-2013, 01:15 PM
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Don't forget to try peachparts...
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03-05-2013, 01:17 PM
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rjk: Can you describe the symptoms and why you need a steering rack. I am at just about 200k miles and wondering if mine needs replacing too.
Thanks.
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DS2010 CL550 - Heaven help me but it's beautiful 87 300D a labor of love 11 GLK 350 So far, so good 08 E350 4matic, Love it. 99 E320 too rusted, sold 87 260E Donated to Newgate School www.Newgateschool.org - check it out. 12 Ford Escape, sold, forgotten 87 300D, sold, what a mistake 06 Passat 2.0T, PITA, sold Las Vegas NV
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03-06-2013, 05:48 AM
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Quote:
Additionally, the seals are leaking.
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1999 E320 (gave to daughter) 250K 1994 F150 (may be the end of its road) 240K 1989 560 SL (Reassembly after paint job) 160K 1986 560 SL (deceased., gave it's life protecting my wife) 1988 300 TE (departed) 1994 945T (still running strong with an upgraded cam) 349K 1986 242Ti (deceased) 1968 GT500KR (under restoration)
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