M.B. commercial parts for your G.
Hi all, Just joined the G.W.O.A. forum. Some of you may already know but for those who don't here are a few tips. I had to replace a track rod end and mercedes were wanting a small fortune for it but my pal in my local motor factor ( MOTOVATION ) instantly recognised the part in my hand and came over with a ford transit one. It was the exact same part for only £8. I think mercedes were wanting £40. Now, recently my blower motor gave up the ghost so I took it out ( what a job that was ) anyway when I eventually got it out I was surprised to find a very poor quality motor. I called mercedes and yes you guessed, nasty it was but cheap it aint. They wanted £99 + VAT. No way was I paying that as the wifes hairdryer's got a better motor so I went to my local scrapyard and had a look at the commercials. Lo and behold the blower motor on the M.B. 207D van is exactly the same part. The one I got was minted ( plenty length in the brushes ) and only twenty quid. I also replaced the wiper spindles. Now strangely enough they were very cheap from mercedes. Only £23 for the pair, including bushes etc. so as I had all the dash and everything out it was a doddle to replace them. They were badly worn and letting water in, so if you have a lot of water on the floor and puddles in your centre console every time it rains then look to the wiper spindles. My motor is an '85 300 GD with a very rusty back door ( hence my username Rustbucket ) Does anyone know where, apart from mercedes I can purchase a doorskin? I would be most gratefull to anyone who could give me a clue. Look forward to hearing from ya's. Chazz.
Hi Rustbucket,
Without trying to sound repetitive, I would suggest that you join the GWOA. Amongst the numerous services that we provide to our members, we have a parts officers who maintains a database of parts salvaged from GWagens broken. It's only £25 a year and you get a lot for this money.
Download your form from gwagenowners.co.uk and follow the instructions...
Hi Rustbucket,
Had the same problem with my back door. Came to the conclusion they are all like that and that the only solution was:
1. Buy a new one off MB (probably cost more than I paid for the G)
2. Dig out the MIG and try to weld in some new metal. (too hard given my welding abilities)
3. Get the angle grinder out, cut out the rot and pop rivet some aluminium checker plate over the gap.
Went for 3 and it actually looks pretty good. Shame Land Rover have now decided to copy me on new Defenders!
Russ
Chazz,
What sort of job was it to replace these? I know you had the dash out but do you need to do that to replace just the spindles?
Need to sort mine, or fit a bilge pump!
Cheers,
Russ
once done pack plastic cover with petroleum jelly to keep water out and helps lubricate spindle
They are the same as on the 207/307 vans. When I replace them I make a rectangular lead washer with a round hole in it. This makes a great bed for the spindle.
Hi Rustbucket,
do you know what model ford transit used the tie rod ends your friend obtained for you?
M.B. Australia will only sell the entire assembly (not cheap!!)
I have a brother in the UK who will get them for me, but he needs to know what year of manufacture the transit was, or a ford part number for the item itself.
Cheers,
Red.
thanks for the help chazz,
red.
Hope you play fair and don't kick their chuckees 'cause that would shurely bring a bull to his knees ( ooooh!!! ). Have a look and see if there are any half descent rear doors on that database.
Without trying to sound repetitive, I would suggest that you join the GWOA. Amongst the numerous services that we provide to our members, we have a parts officers who maintains a database of parts salvaged from GWagens broken. It's only £25 a year and you get a lot for this money.
Download your form from gwagenowners.co.uk and follow the instructions...