Is this a manual steering gear?
Is this a manual steering gear?
It's in an '83 240d.
I think I found a manual steering box at a salvage yard. It is a ways away for me so I asked them to send me a picture. This looks to me like a power steering box with the hoses removed.
It's in an '83 240d.
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No, if you look to the far right of your snappy, you can see two threaded ports or nipples. Those are the PS lines (albeit removed). Plus, looking at the rubber grommet against the firewall where the lower steering shaft goes through, which is partially out of the picture, it looks too short. Also, not sure the manual box has the adjusting screw which is around center top of the box (I will have to double check.). Remember if you find one at the JY, remove the box with Pittman Arm attached and the make sure you get the lower steering shaft and the rubber boot (grommet, which is around 3" long vs. 2" PS one).
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These manual steering gears are hard to find. I'll keep looking.
DiseaselWeasel
12-14-2014, 09:47 AM #5I would assume any car exported to the US had power steering (plus a lot more that was optional on the home market)... It was only optional on some early-ish low-end cars which I assume didn't find theyr official way to the US either... If you'r keen, I can ask arround in joymoney, they'r usually not wanted. That said - I only ever saw a single 200 without power steering, it's probably on of THE most ticked options
and from what ive heard, its just to change the pitmanarm (whatever you call it) from the w123 to the w115 stearingbox...
anyone got any input on that? shipping would probably kill the whole point of getting them over here anyhow.
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swampmonkey
12-14-2014, 02:35 PM #6i could check over here in sweden, the w123 not that common, but w115 is...
and from what ive heard, its just to change the pitmanarm (whatever you call it) from the w123 to the w115 stearingbox...
anyone got any input on that? shipping would probably kill the whole point of getting them over here anyhow.
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daily driver
w115 240d 72hp 3.07 rearend
w123 om602 turbo 200whp 7.5mm pump fivespeed 3.07 rearend
+ a few more.
mbturbo.com
DiseaselWeasel
07-07-2015, 01:00 PM #7Here's one for sale: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Mercedes-Benz-W12...1a026eb883
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Don't forget you will need the lower steering shaft. You cannot use it unless you have the longer lower steering shaft unless you fabbed something. Also, the rubber boot grommit is different.
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I've got someone to help me with the fab. The biggest challenge at this point is reading the post and figuring out how to bid on it. I've tried a couple times with no success. I have a friend in Denmark but I don't know if there is enough time left in the auction to get him engaged.
(12-14-2014, 02:35 PM)swampmonkey i could check over here in sweden, the w123 not that common, but w115 is...How difficult is it to find a W201 manual steering box in Europe? I know they only came on some of the early 190 models (just 190, not 190E or D), and on a few specialty performance models. I would love to get my hands on one, though I am not sure if it even uses the same mounting pattern as the power steering box or if the rest of the steering components are unique to it, such as with the W123.
and from what ive heard, its just to change the pitmanarm (whatever you call it) from the w123 to the w115 stearingbox...
anyone got any input on that? shipping would probably kill the whole point of getting them over here anyhow.
Initially I planned to just convert to a 'universal' manual steering rack (Flaming River Omni) but I really like using OEM bolt-in parts. Plus I kind of like the uniqueness of the old Mercedes steering system, even if rack-and-pinion is generally better for spirited driving. If nothing else, I will probably just figure out a way to 'properly' de-power the power steering box.
Irony.cc
Adapting an old used steering box that is not a direct fit seems a waste of time. You may as will purchase a brand new universal manual steering box, though with all that effort spent on adapting a different box, you could just convert to a manual steering rack, which in fact would probably be even easier and perform better.
(12-14-2014, 02:35 PM)swampmonkey i could check over here in sweden, the w123 not that common, but w115 is...How difficult is it to find a W201 manual steering box in Europe? I know they only came on some of the early 190 models (just 190, not 190E or D), and on a few specialty performance models. I would love to get my hands on one, though I am not sure if it even uses the same mounting pattern as the power steering box or if the rest of the steering components are unique to it, such as with the W123.
and from what ive heard, its just to change the pitmanarm (whatever you call it) from the w123 to the w115 stearingbox...
anyone got any input on that? shipping would probably kill the whole point of getting them over here anyhow.
Initially I planned to just convert to a 'universal' manual steering rack (Flaming River Omni) but I really like using OEM bolt-in parts. Plus I kind of like the uniqueness of the old Mercedes steering system, even if rack-and-pinion is generally better for spirited driving. If nothing else, I will probably just figure out a way to 'properly' de-power the power steering box.
Irony.cc
i dont think it would be extremely unique, mercedes has a history of reusing stuff over and over, unless broken.
differentials from a 1985 w126 fits a 1968 w114, and brakes from a 1990 w126 fits the same w114 at the back, and w123 from 1976.
im still not shure why you want it thou? the w123 i drove that had it, aswell as the w115s i own doesnt exactly promoted sporty driving, its a tad different feel.
but mostly its a lot of spinning of steeringwheel, even at normal speed at parkinglots my w115 feels stressfull at times.
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daily driver
w115 240d 72hp 3.07 rearend
w123 om602 turbo 200whp 7.5mm pump fivespeed 3.07 rearend
+ a few more.
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swampmonkey
07-11-2015, 03:02 PM #11i have never heard of a manual stearingbox w201 here in sweden, i could look if you want to?
i dont think it would be extremely unique, mercedes has a history of reusing stuff over and over, unless broken.
differentials from a 1985 w126 fits a 1968 w114, and brakes from a 1990 w126 fits the same w114 at the back, and w123 from 1976.
im still not shure why you want it thou? the w123 i drove that had it, aswell as the w115s i own doesnt exactly promoted sporty driving, its a tad different feel.
but mostly its a lot of spinning of steeringwheel, even at normal speed at parkinglots my w115 feels stressfull at times.
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daily driver
w115 240d 72hp 3.07 rearend
w123 om602 turbo 200whp 7.5mm pump fivespeed 3.07 rearend
+ a few more.
mbturbo.com
(07-11-2015, 03:02 PM)swampmonkey i have never heard of a manual stearingbox w201 here in sweden, i could look if you want to?
i dont think it would be extremely unique, mercedes has a history of reusing stuff over and over, unless broken.
Part numbers 201 460 52 01 and 201 460 68 01 for the LHD manual boxes:
http://mercedes-benz-teile.info/view_Sub...subgrp=015
But from searching online, it seems to be a pretty rare part even in Europe.
Ironically, it is still possible to buy it new for around 1000$, but I do not really want to pay that much when I am not even sure if it will fit.
Irony.cc
(07-11-2015, 03:02 PM)swampmonkey i have never heard of a manual stearingbox w201 here in sweden, i could look if you want to?
i dont think it would be extremely unique, mercedes has a history of reusing stuff over and over, unless broken.
Part numbers 201 460 52 01 and 201 460 68 01 for the LHD manual boxes:
http://mercedes-benz-teile.info/view_Sub...subgrp=015
But from searching online, it seems to be a pretty rare part even in Europe.
Ironically, it is still possible to buy it new for around 1000$, but I do not really want to pay that much when I am not even sure if it will fit.
Irony.cc
cant you go online on the EPC and check what parts differ?
if you want to i can do, is the partnumbers you typed down Powerassisted vs manual steeringbox?
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daily driver
w115 240d 72hp 3.07 rearend
w123 om602 turbo 200whp 7.5mm pump fivespeed 3.07 rearend
+ a few more.
mbturbo.com
swampmonkey
07-14-2015, 03:50 PM #13yeah, there is no way i can accuire one and ship for anywhere nere a 100usd anyhow. i would guess, a fair price would be like 40usd for the unit, and another 40 just to ship to me.
cant you go online on the EPC and check what parts differ?
if you want to i can do, is the partnumbers you typed down Powerassisted vs manual steeringbox?
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daily driver
w115 240d 72hp 3.07 rearend
w123 om602 turbo 200whp 7.5mm pump fivespeed 3.07 rearend
+ a few more.
mbturbo.com
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