Wierd banging, clank, rear end.... on the 81 300D - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

leathermang · #16 02-05-2011, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Biodiesel300TD

I really wasn't convinced it was sway bar links, usually sway bar link make rattling noises. But they are easy to check, and cheap to replace. So it's a good place to start. You'd mentioned the axles, so we were mentioning something else. Thats the beauty of the forum, is you can get lots of options to check, which I guess can be a bad thing too, but I always figure more info is good.

Barry, I was not being as serious as it looks like you took my kidding...this is not a competition.. the purpose is just as you described.. .to be helpful..... I did not even know the sway bar links could cause a sound like was described.. so it was good that that was mentioned so if it was not the half shafts he would immediately know another logical place to check...That IS the beauty of the forum structure...

barry123400 · #17 02-05-2011, 07:18 PM

There was no intent to contradict from me as well. It could have been sway bar links or stabilzer bar links depending on ones terminoligy.

I never feel that I have any bettter suggesions than anyone else. Personaly I expect his cv joint is still good. All he needs really is the boot changed and some heavy oil injected and he will probably never hear from that cv joint again.

The local parts suppliers like napa all over the continent supply new chinese replacement axles. The Chinese never got their quality control right up to the present time so it is a hit and miss thing. A better choice in my opinion is a used axle from a salvage yard if the boots are intact. Just add a little oil inside the boots and drive on. Or remove both boot clamps and slide back the boot. Clean the joint properly and add the new oil.

New chinese axles are about 100.00 and a used one with good boots about half that usually. Mercedes new originals probably between 4-500 new although I might be slightly high on price.

I really think an individual is better off in cases like his just rebooting and putting that axle back into service. Unless dirt has worked it's way in.

Anyways I never felt any slight or whatever and hope I did not imply one myself. I would never mean to but might unintentionally by some ommision or projection. I also never feel that I am in competition. This site is a form of relaxation therapy for me at least and many others I hope. The last time I really felt I was truly correct about something the wife wasted no time in correcting me.

Many on site members also have more knowledge and experience than myself. As you state the site is all about making suggestions. We do not even get to experience the individuals fault or hear the noise on his car personally.

At this point it does sound like he has found a garage with a reasonable attitude so far at least. This in itself is far from common today.

vstech · #18 02-05-2011, 09:31 PM

heh.
I've got good rebooted axles from my stash of cars that did not have open boots. I pull, oil or grease, and reboot them.
I ship anyplace in the us. so far.
I've got 3 sets of 123 axles, and 2 sets of 126 axles left. I may have more, as I've gotten a pair of cars in recently that may have a set in them that are not damaged.

I also have the boot gun available for rent if you would like to clean, and reboot your own, but since it's already clunked, and is likely damaged, I'd not do it myself to your axle. the boots cost about 30.00 per axle, and they come with grease and clamps. but I like to use Mobil1 Gear oil.

leathermang · #19 02-05-2011, 11:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vstech

heh.
but since it's already clunked, and is likely damaged,

Agree totally... no way for it to cure itself... although on the other hand I have heard of people driving tens of thousands of miles with bad cv joints... so it would be a chance if it had the correct lubrication that it would last a long time...
As I said about mine... after they started banging really loud the first time.. and I drove 10 miles home at 15 mph... once the ' backing up ' trick worked.. it would be quiet for several hundred miles...
I don't usually give such ' on the fence' answers... must be the cold weather...

ngarover · #20 02-06-2011, 08:49 AM

VS, I'll get with you about getting an axel for it in a bit, I want to see how it fairs for a bit first. BTW, how hard a job is it to replace them?

Is there a place with downloadable workshop manuals or whats the best how to book for these 123's? I found all kinds of stuff for the 124 but no luck so far on the 123.