Project C43 W202
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As much as there is a lot of rust, the worst seems to be on the exterior panels, all of which will be getting replaced opposed to being treated. This includes the sills, which are, for the want of a better term....rotten!
The top of the spring perches all seem to be fine, its apparent that the underneath has had some sort of rust proof treatment which has helped keep the rust at bay, but not entirely
and the brake lines are being replaced at the moment due to the rust.
500E
MB Enthusiast
Great project! I hope you didn't pay much for it however as it certainly seems neglected and will be a labour of love - I am certain the economics will outweigh the value but at the end you'll have an amazing machine, especially after all the paintwork etc.
Interior seems to be the full black interior which, IMO, is more desirable than the designo white/black. Black/black is a great combo for the C43. Anymore photos of the interior?
Any thoughts on fitting an M113 E55 5.4L V8? Seems to be a common mod amongst C43 owners.
Interior seems to be the full black interior which, IMO, is more desirable than the designo white/black. Black/black is a great combo for the C43. Anymore photos of the interior?
Any thoughts on fitting an M113 E55 5.4L V8? Seems to be a common mod amongst C43 owners.
I will get some pics of the interior once its back on all fours. The interior is full black leather and is in excellent condition, bar the fading on the rear shelf, the interior trim has held up very very well.
Got some more bits back from being powder coated, rear end rebuild is getting there....slowly.
Got some more bits back from being powder coated, rear end rebuild is getting there....slowly.
New OEM bushes...
As the fuel filter pump & bracket were covered in surface rust but was in complete tact, I decided rather than replace it, I opted to have it powder coated as well as some other bits
ARB mount brackets..
As the fuel filter pump & bracket were covered in surface rust but was in complete tact, I decided rather than replace it, I opted to have it powder coated as well as some other bits
ARB mount brackets..
Looking good Abb, you may want to whip that breather off the diff and give it a quick clean up before you put it back in. Just that it looks like it's weeping slightly.
14mm Allen key is what you need for the filler and drain plugs, I have one if you need a borrow but a bit far from you mate.
14mm Allen key is what you need for the filler and drain plugs, I have one if you need a borrow but a bit far from you mate.
Cheers Dave, the oil has wept out of the vent, I think that’s my tipping he diff in variations directions whilst cleaning.
I did look how to remove the vent for a clean, but could t see anything obvious l, so have left it alone for now. Any tips on removal?
Unfortunately you are too far away for me, otherwise I would be taking you up on your kind offer
I did look how to remove the vent for a clean, but could t see anything obvious l, so have left it alone for now. Any tips on removal?
Unfortunately you are too far away for me, otherwise I would be taking you up on your kind offer
Parisien
Active Member
Great read, especially noting you're learning as you go along plus not skimping on anything.
As long as main platform not too rusty and no major cutting and welding you should be fine. Roll on 2018!
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As long as main platform not too rusty and no major cutting and welding you should be fine. Roll on 2018!
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Managed to remove the fill and drain plugs from the diff, so its fully drained and awaiting a refill. In the meantime, a further clean and prep for some paint. Also had to remove the lower bushes/joints in the wheel carrier, the brake backing plates, so all could be renewed.
All prepped using using a dremmel with various attachments.
Sprayed with Iron X fall out remover followed by a spray of wurth brake cleaner for the final stage of cleaning prior to painting and reassembly.
All prepped using using a dremmel with various attachments.
Sprayed with Iron X fall out remover followed by a spray of wurth brake cleaner for the final stage of cleaning prior to painting and reassembly.
Several hours later and one fully rebuilt back end (still all needs torquing up). As I mentioned at the beginning of this restoration, I am no mechanic nor have access to specialist tools or a workshop, but once I stood back and had a look at the (nigh on) finished article, I was very pleased with myself...and we all know what self praise is worth
Won't bore you all with even more pics of the reassembly, but you get the general picture, cleaned it all, what didn't get blasted and powdercoated, got painted with hammerite smooth finish. The diff also received some much needed clean fresh oil.
Won't bore you all with even more pics of the reassembly, but you get the general picture, cleaned it all, what didn't get blasted and powdercoated, got painted with hammerite smooth finish. The diff also received some much needed clean fresh oil.
