Drive shaft replacement

[FresnoBob]

The transmission end flange of my 1966 Automatic 230 SL driveshaft failed and I'm not sure if it can be repaired or I need a replacement.  Has anyone experienced this before?  Any suggestions?

[dirkbalter]

Bob,
if you are talking about the this part:

https://www.sls-hh-shop.de/de/mercedes-230-280sl-w113/35-40-41-hinterachse-raeder-kardanwelle/40-raeder-und-kardanwelle

mine was broken and I replaced it.

[mdsalemi]

Hi Bob,

Give these guys a call. They were able to repair my driveshaft once and rebuild it once… worth a shot.

https://www.driveshafts.com/Performance-and-Specialty-Cars

[FresnoBob]

This is a picture of the damaged flange.  According to the SLS diagram, I have an early 230 SL. 

[Cees Klumper]

If it's regular steel it can be repaired relatively easily by a competent fabricator.

[stickandrudderman]

Should be fairly easy to locate a replacement driveshaft but in any event any competent driveshaft o/haul shop will probably have be able to replace the yoke (the failed part).

[FresnoBob]

The amazing Joe Alexander had a spare flange, so I'm in business.  The local drive shaft shop is fully capable of replacing the flange and then balancing both shafts together. 

Thanks for the recommendations!