Not sure if the same ID/thread, but as you suggest, the nut has been
used on lots of MB's

Pic of front bearing clamp nut 1957 Mercedes-Benz Type W121 190 Ponton sedan:

http://www.mbzponton.org/images/mb_brakes_190_front7.jpg

If the same size is used on that many MY's, maybe find some for a
Vanagon in a  bone yard?

Neil.

On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 7:18 AM, Ed <email99@bellsouth.net> wrote:

> I belive the MBZ part number for this Clamping Nut for a 1980 280se (and
> many others) is 120 334 0772. Retail price is $37.50 + tax each at my
> FLMBS (friendly local Mercedes-Benz store). �Online this seems to be about
> $60 each.
>
> Ed
>

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