a111r
MB Enthusiast
- Joined
- Aug 11, 2008
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- 1,643
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- North East London
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- S123 240TD, S210 320cdi, S202 250TD.
I've been through this one 10 years ago with my first 210.
The cross member is something like a 2.5 mm thick, drop forged, 'U' section. The flat (sub 1 mm?) closing plate, spot welded on, would contribute very little to the strength (bending moment) of the structure.
I think this plate was added to allow use of the two square 'Spire type' clips for the under tray bolts.
IIRC, DM (a banned member who knew diesels and 210s better than anyone) was of similar opinion.
The cross member is something like a 2.5 mm thick, drop forged, 'U' section. The flat (sub 1 mm?) closing plate, spot welded on, would contribute very little to the strength (bending moment) of the structure.
I think this plate was added to allow use of the two square 'Spire type' clips for the under tray bolts.
IIRC, DM (a banned member who knew diesels and 210s better than anyone) was of similar opinion.
