C36 - cheap tip for owners!

[mickyveloce]

Just a bit of tech info to share - I`ve just replaced the tie rod ends on my `96 90,000 C36 after the previous Mot threw up that one of them was a little worn . Anyway , the original track rod ends were removed and new ones fitted . They really do sharpen up the steering (I replaced the steering damper last year too) considerably . The best bit is the price, £25.80 plus vat from GSF .

Well worth the investment for the improved precision .

PS the C43 being run by Mercedes Enthusiast needed new Tie Rod ends and their garage stated the whole steering rack had to be replaced , obviously at gret expense . I`m fairly sure they`ve been conned with this (unless Mercedes used an "all in one" part on the later cars) .

Anyway , it`s good to have the C36 back in circulation after a winter wrapped in a car cover .

[Stu_AMG C36]

Hi Micky

Good to hear the AMG is back on the road agian.
Just dusted mine of as well and been out blowing away the cobwebs.
I am going to get the shock absorber on the steering done and have the track rod ends checked at the same time.
I was just wondering what temp yours runs at?
Mine a usually sits just above 80 but yesterday i was stuck in traffic for a good hour and the temp gauge was sitting above half way at around 90!(still miles from the red line) but dropping back down as soon as i got moving agian.
I cant remember if it was like this before.

Cheers stuart

[mickyveloce]

Hello Stu , sorry for the delay , I`ve been away . Mine runs at 80 (middle of the dial) most of the time but cancreep up a bit in traffic . Our new B180 diesel runs above 80 when warm all the time and my 220 coupe runs very cool - well under the 80 mark . Non of which matters I suppose as long as theres no steam billowing out . The stainless steel manifolds on the C36 produce quite a lot of heat though , and after an enthusiastic run the car wings are warm - but this is normal.

Let me know how the improvements work - I found them astounding for so little outlay . Ive finished the paintwork on mine now so it`s looking good for the summer .

All the best , Micky

[Immortal Tekniq]

Hi Mickey,

Do you keep your C36 stored over the winter?
Just looking for some tips for winter storage for my 190E.

I have already purchased a car cover from covercraft.

Many thanks

Josh

[mickyveloce]

Josh , enjoyed the 190 article .

I put my C36 away for winter , firstly because buying and running another old car is cheaper than rectifying winter related bodywork issues etc and it maintains my interest in the car .

I have a modern large double doored unheated garage with good ventilation and I have a cotton cover over the car during this time . I always give it a polish before it goes in , pump the tyres up to 40psi to avoid flat spots and run the fuel down to the reserve. I run the car for 20 minutes every 2 months or so and drive it around my courtyard to get things moving on it .
I think damp and rodents are probably the biggest no no with storage !

M