Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Dan, the Price is $152 per from the dealer vs. $47 elsewhere for the flex disks. For the center assembly it's $150 vs. $27 (!!!) for Febi or Beck Arnley (Rock Auto). Febi is a decent brand and I am not going to keep the car forever. There are other cheaper brands I won't touch, e.g. Uro.. On

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Was diagnosed as broken center drive shaft support bracket. Also must replace drive shaft bearing and front and rear flex disks. The flex disks had been replaced with substandard brand. Are Febi or Beck Arnley decent? OEM bearing bracket is triple the price of Febi or Beck Arnley ($150 vs.

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Hey, I've driven a 123 wagon continuously since 1989 and replaced several flex disks so I think I know what I'm doing. How does that work for YOU, Curt? On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 11:02 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Remember if the flex disk fails at speed it trashes the car,

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Maybe an cv joint going bad? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 13, 2017, at 10:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Loudest in first gear under load. It's as if someone is banging underneath > with a hammer. Tends to diminish and go away as I move up through

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Do not cheap out on rubber parts or you'll be doing this job again in under five years. Flex discs from Mercedes aren't that expensive in most cases. Front flex disc is around $125 from the dealer, I believe. Rear is the same. Febi and Beck-Arnley will be cheap Chinee stuff. -D > On Jul 14,

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

I would be shopping at importecautoparts.com or fcpeuro.com Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 14, 2017, at 8:41 AM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > Was diagnosed as broken center drive shaft support bracket. Also must > replace drive shaft bearing and front and rear flex

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Thanks. Importec sells Febi brand which IIRC is German. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 9:59 AM, Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I would be shopping at importecautoparts.com or fcpeuro.com > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 14, 2017, at 8:41 AM, Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Febi/Bilstein is a German company, however, that doesn't mean that's where the parts come from. I've seen Febi parts that are from China and Taiwan. Again, I understand the desire to save a buck, but this is not a place I would be cutting corners. Corteco makes a very high quality center

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

I ordered OEM flex disks from FCP Euro (thanks, Kaleb) for 1/3 the dealer list price. I have never complained about dealer mark-ups, btw. I just prefer to pay less. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 1:15 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > I'm all for saving a buck, without

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

The OE flex disks I got from FCP were Lemförder. > -Original Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 2:07 PM > To: Mercedes Discussion List > Cc: Andrew Strasfogel

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 Mercedes 300TD Turbo Diesel Wagon

That warm air intake is one way to get around the expense of the 1985 California filters. And what's that rectangular box on the right fender well with the valve cover breather hose going into it? Interesting that he has the original airbox with a good filter in it. Mitch.

Re: [MBZ] UPDATE! RE: OT: Land Yacht problem

Look to see I there is any kind of carb float bowl preheat provision (e.g. to reduce emissions). There may also be a missing insulating gasket between the car and manifold. Or look for places the fuel line is too close to hot stuff, like the exhaust manifold. I had a 1973 240Z with

Re: [MBZ] A Craigslist moron who does not want to sell a car very bad

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Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

> On July 14, 2017 at 5:30 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > > The OE flex disks I got from FCP were Lemförder. Original equipment, as in star marked by Mercedes Benz? Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list

Re: [MBZ] We grow and smoke our own ditchweed in the rural areas

Is it just me or is the really shiny valve cover a huge red flag? -Curt From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Floyd Thursby Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 2:16 PM Subject: [MBZ] We

Re: [MBZ] Flex disc-ussion

They fit my 2.5 Turbo and my 2.3-16, so at that price consider them sold. Mitch. > On July 14, 2017 at 1:30 PM Fred Moir via Mercedes > wrote: > > > Greetings and Salutations. > > Speaking of flex discs (disks?) > > I have two "Made in Germany" flex disks. Free

Re: [MBZ] Flex disc-ussion

> On July 14, 2017 at 2:49 PM Fred Moir wrote: > > These were for an 190E 4 cyl and are the smaller diameter. They will not fit > my 1987 190Dt. Oops, Fred's right. My 190Dt takes 2024101315 and 1244100615 My 2.3-16 takes 2024101315 and 2014101615 Anybody still have

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

> > Remember if the flex disk fails at speed it trashes the car I don't see this. That's why this driveline: A) is captive, and: B) has center bushings. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

I need a timeout when I point out that your going for cheap parts has bit you in the past? Lets dial back the clock a little today, you asked for help. People gave suggestions, you told them they are wrong, I called you on it. I'd suggest that you might reconsider your attitude. At some point

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

On a 124, failure of a front flex disc at speed can allow it to thrash around (driven by the forward motion of the car via the differential) with such violence that the airbag(s) will deploy. The tunnel area just behind the transmission gets beat all to hell, there are pix of the mess on Peach

[MBZ] UPDATE! RE: OT: Land Yacht problem

The shop replaced the battery and let it idle with the hood closed for an hour. It never stalled. My brother picked it up and had no problems getting home. Then, he drove it around at slow speeds in his neighborhood for 45 minutes. No problems. He drove home and parked in the driveway.

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Pix! Very impressive damage to a 126. http://www.dieselgiant.com/Mercedes%20flex%20disc%20failure.htm - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 11:47 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Actually it looks like I was right: http://www.benzworld.org/ >

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

I'm all for saving a buck, without question. I also recognize when it's false economy. I did flex discs, center bearing and carrier on the 300SEL. I paid for MB flex discs, bearing, and a Corteco bearing carrier. I could have saved around $150 by going aftermarket, but looking at the

[MBZ] Still smoking bath salts and trying to sell grandpa's heap

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6216642762.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

...and that would be? Let's see when they show up if there is anything identifying who made them. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a parts snob. If I can get a Lemförder part instead of the dealer's, I'll go for it - but I know what I'm getting there, too. So many of these aftermarket and even OEMs

Re: [MBZ] Crack and Dementia

That's the BAT price less your 10 percent Okiebenz discount. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 2:19 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > It's a really nice SEL > > --FT > > > > On 7/14/17 2:15 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > >> Other than the mislabeling, they're really not

Re: [MBZ] We grow and smoke our own ditchweed in the rural areas

Orient red... That brings back memories. Nice car. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 2:16 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6209568395.html > > > -- > --FT > Winston Churchill: > “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 Mercedes 300TD Turbo Diesel Wagon

> Fred wrote: > Wagon But an '85. NO thanks. *smiles* Even if it wasn't too far away. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Say what they want, I'm curious to see who the manufacturer of FCP Euro's "OEM" is. And I'm a very satisfied FCP Euro customer, I might add. -D > On Jul 14, 2017, at 1:25 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > > I ordered OEM flex disks from FCP Euro (thanks, Kaleb) for 1/3

Re: [MBZ] Crack and Dementia

Other than the mislabeling, they're really not that far off. People are paying stupid money for these models nowadays. Looks like a pretty nice example. -D > On Jul 14, 2017, at 2:12 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > >

[MBZ] We grow and smoke our own ditchweed in the rural areas

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6209568395.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming

Re: [MBZ] Still smoking bath salts and trying to sell grandpa's heap

OMG such a pretty color. Too bad the antenna won't retract... not to mention the other broken items that the seller won't freely divulge. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 2:13 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6216642762.html > > > --

Re: [MBZ] We grow and smoke our own ditchweed in the rural areas

These are becoming iconic so prices are highly volatile. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 2:30 PM, Curt Raymond wrote: > Pretty color for sure, I wouldn't be surprised to see it in the $7,000 > range if the miles could be verified but that price is outrageous. I know > prices are

[MBZ] Fw: 1985 Mercedes 300TD Turbo Diesel Wagon

Wagon Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: nore...@craigslist.org Sent: 14 July 2017 14:27 To: fredh.s...@hotmail.com Subject: 1985 Mercedes 300TD Turbo Diesel Wagon fredy4.s...@yahoo.com forwarded you this from craigslist:

Re: [MBZ] We grow and smoke our own ditchweed in the rural areas

Air cleaner is purposefully black so whoever stripped it is an idiot. Shiny valve cover is harmless, although it will probably tarnish fairly quickly. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 2:26 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Is it just me or is the really shiny valve cover a

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 Mercedes 300TD Turbo Diesel Wagon

Sand peach?? Or do they mean CO beige? It's got the CA version engine coupled with a funky aftermarket turbo charger. Intriguing but not that compelling... That being said, it's a lot of car for the money, with the OEM third seat and valuable roof rack crossbars. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 2:45

Re: [MBZ] Fw: 1985 Mercedes 300TD Turbo Diesel Wagon

It's a male - "Vin" as in Vin Diesel. Cute. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 3:17 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Sand peach?? Or do they mean CO beige? > > It's got the CA version engine coupled with a funky aftermarket turbo > charger. Intriguing but not that compelling... > >

Re: [MBZ] Flex disc-ussion

For anyone that's interested, you can plug the numbers into the MB of Atlanta online EPC and get a "where used" to see what all they might fit: http://www.mbpartsworld.com/p/__/FLEXIBLE-JOINT-DISC/7514453/2024101215.html -D > On Jul 14, 2017, at 1:30 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Crack and Dementia

Take off a zero and I'm in. I really don't understand why people label these wrong when its so obvious... -Curt From: Floyd Thursby via Mercedes To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Floyd Thursby Sent: Friday, July

Re: [MBZ] UPDATE! RE: OT: Land Yacht problem

> Donald wrote: > The shop replaced the battery and ... It never stalled. > ...he popped the hood and smelled gas. By 1977, there should be a charcoal canister that captures the gasoline vapor from the carburetor bowl vent. If there is gas smell, either that isn't in place, or the gas smell

Re: [MBZ] We grow and smoke our own ditchweed in the rural areas

Pretty color for sure, I wouldn't be surprised to see it in the $7,000 range if the miles could be verified but that price is outrageous. I know prices are coming up on these but thats a super premium. -Curt From: Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes To: Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] UPDATE! RE: OT: Land Yacht problem

And by fixing all that other stuff you start life with this car on a known level of PM. Its like replacing all the fluids as a matter of course... -Curt From: fmiser via Mercedes To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: fmiser Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Me too. I even called them to ask. The rep claimed that it's the same mfr. as the Mercedes specs. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 2:01 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > Say what they want, I'm curious to see who the manufacturer of FCP Euro's > "OEM" is. > > And I'm a very

[MBZ] Crack and Dementia

https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/6216685520.html -- --FT Winston Churchill: “Never give in--never, never, never, never, in nothing great or small, large or petty, never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force; never yield to the apparently overwhelming

Re: [MBZ] Crack and Dementia

It's a really nice SEL --FT On 7/14/17 2:15 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: Other than the mislabeling, they're really not that far off. People are paying stupid money for these models nowadays. Looks like a pretty nice example. -D On Jul 14, 2017, at 2:12 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

I bought him off. Two jars of pepper jelly were all that I needed. He went down FAST. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 2:13 PM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > ...and that would be? > > Let's see when they show up if there is anything identifying who made them. > > Don't get me

Re: [MBZ] We grow and smoke our own ditchweed in the rural areas

You should buy it and flip it on BAT. Max and I could go get it for you and drag it somewhere more commodious. --FT On 7/14/17 2:41 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: These are becoming iconic so prices are highly volatile. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 2:30 PM, Curt Raymond

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

I have seen several trashed driveshaft tunnels due to flex disk failure. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 14, 2017, at 10:33 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: >> >> Remember if the flex disk fails at speed it trashes the car > > > I don't see this. That's why this

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Actually it looks like I was right: http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w126-s-se-sec-sel-sd/1608368-uro-flex-disc-warning.html -Curt From: Jim Cathey To: Curt Raymond Cc: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Friday, July

Re: [MBZ] Parts Wagon

> > > > MG wrote: > > > > > > > > I'll haul it out of there if he pays me $200. > > > fmiser wrote: > > > > > > What I can see of the SLS tank it's okay. > > > > > > And maybe the head is good too. Probably too much to ask to > > > have a good SLS pump... > > Andrew Strasfogel > > > > I have a

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

If you're God's gift to the 123 why do you ask for help? I remember a time when you bragged about your cars. Now you won't spend an extra hundred bucks. How many miles have you put on your cars in that time? Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 8:08 AM, Andrew

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

I ask for help b/c that's what this group is all about. I never claimed to be an expert. You need a timeout.. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 11:23 AM, Curt Raymond wrote: > If you're God's gift to the 123 why do you ask for help? I remember a time > when you bragged about your

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Bingo... I was about to post something similar. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 11:38 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > At some point if you keep up your actions nobody will want to help you > any more... >

[MBZ] Flex disc-ussion

Greetings and Salutations. Speaking of flex discs (disks?) I have two "Made in Germany" flex disks. Free for the asking. They were bought for a 1985 W201 190E, front and rear. One is Lemforder 202 410 1215. The other is Jurid 202 410 1015. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred.

Re: [MBZ] AC goodness

This sounds like a job for test refrigerant. It's inexpensive, requires no oil change, and works very well. -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

If the motor/transmission and/or diff mounts allowed enough motion to let the driveline escape the center bushings then I'd expect all manner of chaos. But if everything else is working right... The drive flanges are in-plane, the worst I'd expect is a lot of noise but no real damage. Unless

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

AFAIK the center support bearing and front flex are original to the car. Nothing wrong with my attitude - trying to strike a balance between extravagance and foolish thrift. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 11:39 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Bingo... I was about to

Re: [MBZ] UPDATE! RE: OT: Land Yacht problem

Maybe, MAYBE the battery was pulling so much power it required the engine to work more and make more heat at idle? Sounds like time to find the diagram of the carb and see if a heat shield is missing... -Curt From: Donald Snook via Mercedes To: G Mann

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

If you read down a little farther somebody is warning about Febi... -Curt From: Curt Raymond To: Jim Cathey Cc: Mercedes Discussion List Sent: Friday, July 14, 2017 11:47 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking

Re: [MBZ] Flex disc-ussion

Fed - you are too kind. For my purposes they won't work, however. On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 1:30 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Greetings and Salutations. > > Speaking of flex discs (disks?) > > I have two "Made in Germany" flex disks. Free for the asking. > > They

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

The impression I get when Andrew posts a question is that he already knows the answer or has already made up his mind about what he is going to do. I am guilty of this at times when I am looking for support or agreement with something I have done or am going to do. I think the difference is

Re: [MBZ] Pressure and volume

It is never that easy… SDL has a non operational compressor, or it at least will not kick on, and the aux cooling fan does not kick on either. I only got the car to suck up about 7oz of duster air, so that both hi and low are sitting at 70psi clay > On Jul 14, 2017, at 3:58 PM, clay via

Re: [MBZ] Parts Wagon

And that's from sitting only one month in the FL jungle! Mitch Haley via Mercedes July 13, 2017 at 10:12 AM Needs a serious dose of Marthaing? It's got euro headlights... If the back glass is broken, what's the interior look like in the Florida jungle?

Re: [MBZ] Pressure and volume

I always charge to 80% or r12 amount. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 14, 2017, at 5:58 PM, clay via Mercedes wrote: > > I am doing the AC recharge in the w126 cars today and have had an interesting > learning curve. > > FIRST, check to make sure the system is complete

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

> On July 14, 2017 at 11:28 PM Scott Ritchey via Mercedes > wrote: > > > My bad. I remembered wrong: The FCP flex disks (for w126) were Febi > Bilstein (FCP only claimed they were OEM). The box says assembled in Germany > from German and Polish parts. The actual

Re: [MBZ] Pressure and volume

I've seen conversion ratios given at 75%, 80%, or 90%. I'd start out with 3/4 the weight of the specified R12 charge and go up slowly from there. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

[MBZ] Pressure and volume

I am doing the AC recharge in the w126 cars today and have had an interesting learning curve. FIRST, check to make sure the system is complete with Schrader valves! High side did not have one and after charging the AC and getting nice cold air, I tried to unhook the manifold. It all came

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

A lot of Lemförder stuff I've seen just has the tristar ground off of the part. If it's Lemförder that's great, because I've had a heck of a time finding their stuff any more. It seems like there's less and less you can find under their name as time goes on. -D > On Jul 14, 2017, at 6:36

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Seems like a lot if trouble to take. Most dealer parts are in those awesome plastic bags. Now that's cachet, as George Costanza would say. On Jul 14, 2017 7:21 PM, "Dan--- via Mercedes" wrote: > A lot of Lemförder stuff I've seen just has the tristar ground off of the >

[MBZ] 123 LWB

I am currently watching The Godfather 3 and there is a lwb 240D featured. Sent from my iPhone ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Question for W210 owners - Trunk Release Switch

Not something easily replaced. I have one of the 210 switch/board/veneer parts, but not where I can get to it now. Dan Penoff via Mercedes July 11, 2017 at 2:12 PM That I understand, but it had to be assembled at some point. I’m wondering if the cover of the

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

My bad. I remembered wrong: The FCP flex disks (for w126) were Febi Bilstein (FCP only claimed they were OEM). The box says assembled in Germany from German and Polish parts. The actual flex disk has "Made in Germany" molded into the rubber. Several other parts in that order were Lemforder

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

That's my guess. "This has been going on for some time" Nice to wait for something to get to the point of destruction. -D > On Jul 13, 2017, at 11:38 PM, Dimitri via Mercedes > wrote: > > Flex discs? > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

That's what I fear. On Jul 14, 2017 1:25 AM, "Kevin Kraly via Mercedes" wrote: > CV joint? > Kevin in Hillsboro, OR > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Jul 13, 2017, at 8:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Loudest in first gear

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Something is wrong with the driveshaft or a half-axle. If you can make the noise change by weaving side to side, it is a half-axle. If that has no effect on the noise, then either a flex disc, the center carrier bearing, or a u-joint is probably the cause. - Max Charleston SC

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

It's definitely a drive train component that's making noise when loaded/unloaded from what you describe. That would be U joints, flex discs and CV joints as far as I can think of. If you get the back end off the ground so you can turn the drive shaft and rear wheels it should be easy to

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Yeah, and I wouldn't be driving it much like they, either. Driveline failures at speed tend to be catastrophic. -D > On Jul 14, 2017, at 7:41 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes > wrote: > > Something is wrong with the driveshaft or a half-axle. If you can make the > noise

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

If Andrew is lucky, just a flex disc is at fault, _AND_ he will get it fixed prior to catastrophic failure. Flex discs are the weakest link and require periodic replacement, and as a bonus a bad flex disc can be determined with a visual inspection. - Max Charleston SC On Fri, Jul

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Remember if the flex disk fails at speed it trashes the car, this is false economy. Let's think back to when you ignored the list advice and replaced just one sphere. How that work out for you? I'll remind you, all the warnings given to you here came true... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on

Re: [MBZ] Very loud knocking noise in my W123 300TD

Flex discs? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 13, 2017, at 11:35 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes > wrote: > > Loudest in first gear under load. It's as if someone is banging underneath > with a hammer. Tends to diminish and go away as I move up through the > gears. I