Re: [MBZ] rear brake is driveaxle
Neal Kramarcy wrote: Well list I want to thank all who had great suggestions and admit I'm feeling a little stupid. When you get the same noise before you replace a driveaxle and then it returns it's best to assume that the new driveaxle has failed. Yes, that's apparently the problem. My inde listened then put the car on the lift and let the axles hang and the noise disappears. I guess I was too sure that the axle was ok since the noise returned in 6 weeks of replacement of the driveaxle ( about 1000-1500 miles) and if the old one lasted 25 years how can one fail in 6 weeks. Well, that appears to be the problem. Last night I jacked up the rear end using the differential and left it overnight. A quiet ride this morning. How many miles will this treatment give some relief, I don't know. And I don't think I'll do the experiment. On the bright side, I 've certainly learned a lot about the rear brake system. Now to deal with the supplier of the driveaxle. Again thanks for the help. What you've posted sound much more like bad rear wheel bearing than rear axle (but COULD be either). Marshall -- Marshall Booth (who doesn't respond to unsigned questions) der Dieseling Doktor [EMAIL PROTECTED] '87 300TD 182Kmi, '85 190D 2.0 161Kmi, '87 190D 2.5 turbo 237kmi, '84 190D 2.2 229Kmi (retired)
Re: [MBZ] rear brake is driveaxle
When you get the same noise before you replace a driveaxle and then it returns it's best to assume that the new driveaxle has failed. Yes, that's apparently the problem. So was your replacement half-axle new, used, or rebuilt? (Listed in decreasing order of desirability.) -- Jim
Re: [MBZ] rear brake is driveaxle
I bought a rebuilt from Rusty. Neal Jim Cathey wrote: When you get the same noise before you replace a driveaxle and then it returns it's best to assume that the new driveaxle has failed. Yes, that's apparently the problem. So was your replacement half-axle new, used, or rebuilt? (Listed in decreasing order of desirability.) -- Jim ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] rear brake is driveaxle
On May 19, 2006, at 7:38 AM, Neal Kramarcy wrote: Well list I want to thank all who had great suggestions and admit I'm feeling a little stupid. When you get the same noise before you replace a driveaxle and then it returns it's best to assume that the new driveaxle has failed. Yes, that's apparently the problem. My inde listened then put the car on the lift and let the axles hang and the noise disappears. I guess I was too sure that the axle was ok since the noise returned in 6 weeks of replacement of the driveaxle ( about 1000-1500 miles) and if the old one lasted 25 years how can one fail in 6 weeks. Well, that appears to be the problem. Last night I jacked up the rear end using the differential and left it overnight. A quiet ride this morning. How many miles will this treatment give some relief, I don't know. And I don't think I'll do the experiment. On the bright side, I 've certainly learned a lot about the rear brake system. Now to deal with the supplier of the driveaxle. Again thanks for the help. Neal I still think you may have a bad rear wheel bearing. They can be silenced by removing the load on the bearings. Another thought is the rear sway bar links, which can rub on the inside of the outer joint. Does the sound change when negotiating bends in the road? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
Re: [MBZ] rear brake is driveaxle
The sway bar links are good; the shop replaced the bushings in their first test of the noise problem, thinking that's what I was hearing. I almost wish it was something else. I've had good luck with two other axle replacements, but the fellows at the shop, who I've dealt with for about 8 years, told me getting good rebuits is a problem for them and one of them has been through 3 sets. Given the past discussions of these driveaxles it appears they have become almost too common to keep us happy with the 123s. Neal John Berryman wrote: On May 19, 2006, at 7:38 AM, Neal Kramarcy wrote: Well list I want to thank all who had great suggestions and admit I'm feeling a little stupid. When you get the same noise before you replace a driveaxle and then it returns it's best to assume that the new driveaxle has failed. Yes, that's apparently the problem. My inde listened then put the car on the lift and let the axles hang and the noise disappears. I guess I was too sure that the axle was ok since the noise returned in 6 weeks of replacement of the driveaxle ( about 1000-1500 miles) and if the old one lasted 25 years how can one fail in 6 weeks. Well, that appears to be the problem. Last night I jacked up the rear end using the differential and left it overnight. A quiet ride this morning. How many miles will this treatment give some relief, I don't know. And I don't think I'll do the experiment. On the bright side, I 've certainly learned a lot about the rear brake system. Now to deal with the supplier of the driveaxle. Again thanks for the help. Neal I still think you may have a bad rear wheel bearing. They can be silenced by removing the load on the bearings. Another thought is the rear sway bar links, which can rub on the inside of the outer joint. Does the sound change when negotiating bends in the road? Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am ___ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
Re: [MBZ] rear brake is driveaxle
On May 19, 2006, at 8:57 AM, Neal Kramarcy wrote: The sway bar links are good; the shop replaced the bushings in their first test of the noise problem, thinking that's what I was hearing. I almost wish it was something else. I've had good luck with two other axle replacements, but the fellows at the shop, who I've dealt with for about 8 years, told me getting good rebuits is a problem for them and one of them has been through 3 sets. Given the past discussions of these driveaxles it appears they have become almost too common to keep us happy with the 123s. Neal So let us know what the problem was when you get it figgered out. Johnny B. I Mac Therefore I am
