SLK R170 Rear Subframe de-rust

[WhitwellMike]

I bought my rusty old SLK 7 years ago with a view to restoring her, well I now have a workshop so thought it was about time I got to work.
I have removed the rear suspension, differential etc, and carefully dropped the rear sub frame. Ready for a bit of electrolysis.
I plan to replace both rear quarters soon too, so will post loads of pics of that. Never done a job like this before so it should be fun.
Keep you posted

Mike

 

[W1ghty]

Looking forward to more pics buddy , that’s a big job

 

[WhitwellMike]

Looking forward to more pics buddy , that’s a big job

You from the Isle of WIght?

 

[W1ghty]

You from the Isle of WIght?

I sound like it , but No , Sunny Essex

 

[WhitwellMike]

Subframe soup. The rust is falling off really pleased how its coming on.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Subframe soup. The rust is falling off really pleased how its coming on.

Is that dipping set up at home?

This could be a very interesting thread. Good luck with the refurb

 

[WhitwellMike]

Is that dipping set up at home?

This could be a very interesting thread. Good luck with the refurb

Yeah I made up a wooden frame and MDF tub, lined it with a pond liner. Washing soda and an old BT hub power supply.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Yeah I made up a wooden frame and MDF tub, lined it with a pond liner. Washing soda and an old BT hub power supply.

Impressive

I keep meaning to pickle an old bike I have, but haven’t got round to it just yet. I must pull my finger out.

 

[Stuhinch]

I bought my rusty old SLK 7 years ago with a view to restoring her, well I now have a workshop so thought it was about time I got to work.
I have removed the rear suspension, differential etc, and carefully dropped the rear sub frame. Ready for a bit of electrolysis.
I plan to replace both rear quarters soon too, so will post loads of pics of that. Never done a job like this before so it should be fun.
Keep you posted

Mike

Mike how difficult was the rear subframe to remove and can you do it without special equipment. Cheers stu

 

[WhitwellMike]

Mike how difficult was the rear subframe to remove and can you do it without special equipment. Cheers stu

Yeah dead easy. No special tools but you will need male 12 point sockets. Just 4 to remove once the suspension and rear diff were out of the way. Lowered it using the floor jack.

 

[Stuhinch]

Yeah dead easy. No special tools but you will need male 12 point sockets. Just 4 to remove once the suspension and rear diff were out of the way. Lowered it using the floor jack.

Cheers mike. I think mine needs to come out. Only had the car 2 weeks and rotten subframe found when it went for service. Rest of car is mint

 

[MrGreedy]

Any update on that sub frame Mike?

 

[WhitwellMike]

Any update on that sub frame Mike?

Pics coming soon. It's out of soak and I'm just begging to clean it up ready to paint.

 

[tim.100]

Mine is similar/same in the w202, but its bending due to rust. Is it possible to get them repaired or replaced?

 

[WhitwellMike]

Mine is similar/same in the w202, but its bending due to rust. Is it possible to get them repaired or replaced?

They do come up on Ebay, and I would think you could do it over a week end

 

[WhitwellMike]

So, bit of subframe action today. Breaking it down into sections. The dark blackish cross beam is already done and had a coat of Hydrate80.

 

[WhitwellMike]

I reckon I should have had it sand blasted, but my time is free and I want to do it all myself if poss

 

[robbieesprit]

Have to say, like the subframe bath and strip, great idea, great job, thanks for the tip...