Diff lock actuator alternative from MB W123

[Louis-Alain Richard]

Hi everyone,

I just received today these 2 door lock actuator from a Mercedes-Benz (W123
chassis),
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&item=1501
59703672 
 and they look they will easily replace the leaking diff lock actuators on
my urQ. Here in Canada, this part is over 250$ at the dealer.

I will have to thread the shaft to install the Audi u-shaped bracket, and
the 3rd hole will not line up readily, but these are easy mods to perform.
The plastic adaptors are easily removed to expose the shaft.

I don't know how much they are in the USA, but if you want to get new ones,
this guy sells them for 40$ each. 
http://mercedessource.com/node/1286 

Now, maybe they are not as durable as the white-plastic Audi version, but
both are made from the same company, the one whose logo is an A. 

Anyone knows if white=nylon and black=plastic ? 


Louis-Alain
1983 urQ