Quote:
Originally Posted by bobbyorr
My 1997 SL500 makes a metal against metal clank sound under the front end when accelerating from a slow rolling coast type speed. From a dead stop- no such sound. Hoping to head off a costly repair . Suggestions please.
|
Thump-Thump-Thump w/ slight metallic ring? Gets faster and then stops?
Check the lug bolts on the alloy wheels, on my 300E they had a worn shoulder that made then loosen up a scoche - just enuff to get the wheel a smidge off center on the hub and that's what the tapping is. One wheel where the wheel is slipping on the hub and tapping the lug bolt.
Tightening with 1/2 in breaker or 4 way wrench is good, Milwaukee V28 is better...