rusty lug nuts
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From: naples florida
ruby e430 sport
rusty lug nuts
hi, on my car (1998 e 430 sport with 17 inch wheels) the bolts (or lug nuts) are rusty...
what are my options since the dealer wants $8 per bolt ... thats a cool $160 for the 4 wheels...
i was told that the bolts on the newer cars are black because too many people complained that the silver ones were rusting...! the black ones are suposed to be rust proof...
can i get them cheaper somewhere else?
thanks, erick.
what are my options since the dealer wants $8 per bolt ... thats a cool $160 for the 4 wheels...
i was told that the bolts on the newer cars are black because too many people complained that the silver ones were rusting...! the black ones are suposed to be rust proof...
can i get them cheaper somewhere else?
thanks, erick.
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From: New Jersey
2006 E500 4matic Wagon
I posted with the same problem (2000 E430 4matic, 54k miles) a week or so ago, but I don't remember where.
Somebody said that the problem should be covered under corrosion warranty. I have yet to check on that one.
Somebody said that the problem should be covered under corrosion warranty. I have yet to check on that one.
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From: Boston area
2000 E320 4Matic
Rusty lug nuts
Here is the service bulletin regarding replacement of rusty wheel bolts. My dealer replaced mine but they are shorter than the originals. Anyone else had this problem?
Nick
303 40 New version wheel bolts: part numbers 27/00-2 GROUP 40 - MODELS 220/215/210/208/202/170/140/129, WHEEL BOLTS: New version wheel bolts will be fitted to series production vehicles starting at the end of June 2000. These wheel bolts are the full head type (except steel wheel bolts) and have improved surface protection affording greater resistance to elements as well as to some non-approved (acidic) wheel cleaners. The new bolts are available as replacement parts by the following numbers:
Old Part Number New Part Number
210 401 0270 170 401 0170 (Steel wheel bolts)
170 400 0070 203 401 0170
124 400 0070 203 401 0270
210 400 0070 203 401 0370
140 400 0570 220 401 0270
Please consult EPC for which bolt is correct for your application.
IMPORTANT: It is required to change all wheel bolts as a set, due to the modified surface coating the preload force is slightly greater at the same torque value. If wheel bolts are mixed on a wheel location, the wheel/hub and brake disc can be subject to distortion from uneven preload forces.
Nick
303 40 New version wheel bolts: part numbers 27/00-2 GROUP 40 - MODELS 220/215/210/208/202/170/140/129, WHEEL BOLTS: New version wheel bolts will be fitted to series production vehicles starting at the end of June 2000. These wheel bolts are the full head type (except steel wheel bolts) and have improved surface protection affording greater resistance to elements as well as to some non-approved (acidic) wheel cleaners. The new bolts are available as replacement parts by the following numbers:
Old Part Number New Part Number
210 401 0270 170 401 0170 (Steel wheel bolts)
170 400 0070 203 401 0170
124 400 0070 203 401 0270
210 400 0070 203 401 0370
140 400 0570 220 401 0270
Please consult EPC for which bolt is correct for your application.
IMPORTANT: It is required to change all wheel bolts as a set, due to the modified surface coating the preload force is slightly greater at the same torque value. If wheel bolts are mixed on a wheel location, the wheel/hub and brake disc can be subject to distortion from uneven preload forces.
