Prop shaft review
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Prop shaft review
Hi everyone,
Im getting ready to replace the prop shaft on a 2013 E350
Any direction on which brand? MB is $600 FCP is $300 & ebay is well all over the place
Appreciate any feedback and longevity. I usually go with MB but 1/2 price is 1/2 price, but i don’t wanna replace it again in a year..
Im getting ready to replace the prop shaft on a 2013 E350
Any direction on which brand? MB is $600 FCP is $300 & ebay is well all over the place
Appreciate any feedback and longevity. I usually go with MB but 1/2 price is 1/2 price, but i don’t wanna replace it again in a year..
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MY'14 W212 M276 3.5NA @55kMi
I know exactly nothing about prop-shafts... I am a FWD guy.
Is yours bent out of balance?
Fleabay is the best place not to buy anything !
Is yours bent out of balance?
Fleabay is the best place not to buy anything !
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The U joint is going bad. Went under the car and saw the U joint is slinging grease and a rumble while accelerating.
I bought ebay ball joints years ago and learned my lesson.
Just trying to get some reviews. FCP says lifetime warranty which is fine but I dont wanna spend 2 days of my life doing $$$$ a second time lol
I bought ebay ball joints years ago and learned my lesson.
Just trying to get some reviews. FCP says lifetime warranty which is fine but I dont wanna spend 2 days of my life doing $$$$ a second time lol
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2014 - W212.065 - E400 ( M276.820, 3 liter Turbo) RWD not Hybrid
Get genuine MB prop shaft..... it may look simple but that is a piece of good engineering which on your E350 it is 370Nm x ratio 4.3 on first gear = 1,581 Nm
Dont ever drop it, be gentle
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I do yachts and often when owners damaged their propeller and shaft ( inboard engine ) , they assume the propeller shaft is simple 316L stainless.
It is not, it is much different Aquamet 22HS alloy and expensive too.
They tend to not believe what I said, so they ask local supplier to make new propeller shaft out of 316 or 316L.
Under 100 hours of use, and faster if bad weather and high passenger load, the 316SS simply get twisted.....LOL and come the vibration.
It is OK to use 316SS but the diameter must be increased, hence high speed yacht choose better alloy to have smaller diameter prop-shaft for better speed.
Dont ever drop it, be gentle
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I do yachts and often when owners damaged their propeller and shaft ( inboard engine ) , they assume the propeller shaft is simple 316L stainless.
It is not, it is much different Aquamet 22HS alloy and expensive too.
They tend to not believe what I said, so they ask local supplier to make new propeller shaft out of 316 or 316L.
Under 100 hours of use, and faster if bad weather and high passenger load, the 316SS simply get twisted.....LOL and come the vibration.
It is OK to use 316SS but the diameter must be increased, hence high speed yacht choose better alloy to have smaller diameter prop-shaft for better speed.
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Hi everyone,
Im getting ready to replace the prop shaft on a 2013 E350
Any direction on which brand? MB is $600 FCP is $300 & ebay is well all over the place
Appreciate any feedback and longevity. I usually go with MB but 1/2 price is 1/2 price, but i don’t wanna replace it again in a year..
Im getting ready to replace the prop shaft on a 2013 E350
Any direction on which brand? MB is $600 FCP is $300 & ebay is well all over the place
Appreciate any feedback and longevity. I usually go with MB but 1/2 price is 1/2 price, but i don’t wanna replace it again in a year..
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MB does not manufacture U-joints or bearings for them. These parts are standard for anybody to buy for fraction if cost compared to what MB ask for it. They do not even sell the center bearing assembly separate from the shaft. You have to buy the whole shaft to get one from them.
U-joint is easy to replace with simple tools. The joint probably cost well less than $100.
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I you have means to work on the shaft or if you have drive shaft expert shop near by take the shaft to them for new joint/bearings. They will even balance the shaft for you.
MB does not manufacture U-joints or bearings for them. These parts are standard for anybody to buy for fraction if cost compared to what MB ask for it. They do not even sell the center bearing assembly separate from the shaft. You have to buy the whole shaft to get one from them.
U-joint is easy to replace with simple tools. The joint probably cost well less than $100.
MB does not manufacture U-joints or bearings for them. These parts are standard for anybody to buy for fraction if cost compared to what MB ask for it. They do not even sell the center bearing assembly separate from the shaft. You have to buy the whole shaft to get one from them.
U-joint is easy to replace with simple tools. The joint probably cost well less than $100.
Rebuilding a propshaft isn't rocket science, but best done with the tools and workbench to do it. Similar to rebuilding a knuckle/wheel carrier with wheel bearing, hub and bushings or ball joints. Not impossible, but also not easy to DIY.
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I you have means to work on the shaft or if you have drive shaft expert shop near by take the shaft to them for new joint/bearings. They will even balance the shaft for you.
MB does not manufacture U-joints or bearings for them. These parts are standard for anybody to buy for fraction if cost compared to what MB ask for it. They do not even sell the center bearing assembly separate from the shaft. You have to buy the whole shaft to get one from them.
U-joint is easy to replace with simple tools. The joint probably cost well less than $100.
MB does not manufacture U-joints or bearings for them. These parts are standard for anybody to buy for fraction if cost compared to what MB ask for it. They do not even sell the center bearing assembly separate from the shaft. You have to buy the whole shaft to get one from them.
U-joint is easy to replace with simple tools. The joint probably cost well less than $100.
Which MB model we can't buy the center bearing ?
Our W212 we can buy it, I just bought it recently.
Dang, Since July to today, my currency has sunk 3.5% to the US$
Post #12 & up https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post8823044
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Which MB model we can't buy the center bearing ?
Our W212 we can buy it, I just bought it recently.
Dang, Since July to today, my currency has sunk 3.5% to the US$
Post #12 & up https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post8823044
Our W212 we can buy it, I just bought it recently.
Dang, Since July to today, my currency has sunk 3.5% to the US$
Post #12 & up https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...ml#post8823044
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dang...... that is so Highway Robbery
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