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01-17-2005, 03:54 PM
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check out my NEW problem
it just nevers ends with me
 where do i even begin to fix this?
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1985 300SD 192,000miles...Astral silver/ Grey MbTex 1983 300D 194,000miles...White/Tan MbTex...my newest addiction 
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01-17-2005, 04:12 PM
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in the past week or so that it was running, i noticed the car was shaking pretty good on soft left hand curves....and i mean real good, feels like the wheel is moments from saying adios to the car, and it probably is....but thats the only time it was noticable....to make a 90 degree turn, you wouldnt feel it....but only on really soft turns at highway speeds( 55-65mph)...if you straighten it out a little, it goes away....
so, where do i go from here? i know this isnt roadworthy
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1985 300SD 192,000miles...Astral silver/ Grey MbTex 1983 300D 194,000miles...White/Tan MbTex...my newest addiction
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#3
01-17-2005, 04:12 PM
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Has the spring punched through the base?
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'90 300SE 298k -300K and it gets put into retirement. '80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980. Had a: 1973 220 (gas) 1980 300SD 1992 400E
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01-17-2005, 04:13 PM
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dont think so...should i go take a couple more pics with the wheel turned so you can see everything behind there?
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1985 300SD 192,000miles...Astral silver/ Grey MbTex 1983 300D 194,000miles...White/Tan MbTex...my newest addiction
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#5
01-17-2005, 04:14 PM
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I turned the brightness on my monitor up, and lo and behold, I can now see images clearly!
have you asked a professional what can be done?
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'90 300SE 298k -300K and it gets put into retirement. '80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980. Had a: 1973 220 (gas) 1980 300SD 1992 400E
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01-17-2005, 04:16 PM
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nope, you guys are always my first stop
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1985 300SD 192,000miles...Astral silver/ Grey MbTex 1983 300D 194,000miles...White/Tan MbTex...my newest addiction
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#7
01-17-2005, 04:17 PM
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what part are you worried about here. Draw an arrow on the image.
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'90 300SE 298k -300K and it gets put into retirement. '80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980. Had a: 1973 220 (gas) 1980 300SD 1992 400E
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#8
01-17-2005, 04:20 PM
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I touched it up so that it is more visible:
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01-17-2005, 04:20 PM
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give me a sec...ill post a pic of the other side, and show you what its supposed to look like
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1985 300SD 192,000miles...Astral silver/ Grey MbTex 1983 300D 194,000miles...White/Tan MbTex...my newest addiction
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#10
01-17-2005, 04:26 PM
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ok, this is what the other side SHOULD look like...
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1985 300SD 192,000miles...Astral silver/ Grey MbTex 1983 300D 194,000miles...White/Tan MbTex...my newest addiction
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#11
01-17-2005, 04:32 PM
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Ahhh.
Makes me want to check my car out. Too cold, however. Don't know what to say about that, other than it is a potential safety issue and needs professional opinion. Good luck.
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'90 300SE 298k -300K and it gets put into retirement. '80 300D 255k Purchased new by family in 1980. Had a: 1973 220 (gas) 1980 300SD 1992 400E
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#12
01-17-2005, 04:39 PM
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i think ill post this over on tech help, and see what happens there too
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1985 300SD 192,000miles...Astral silver/ Grey MbTex 1983 300D 194,000miles...White/Tan MbTex...my newest addiction
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#13
01-17-2005, 04:50 PM
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yes you should fix it, but it's probably no disaster. Looks like the guide rod could be failing which would cause that support to get pushed back and forth like that, beating the nut retainer through the body slot. This job isn't too technically difficult, but it can be a little messy. If that sheet metal retainer breaks off when you try to remove the bolt don't despair. I made a tool that fits through the body slot (it will FLY through that slot of yours
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'82 300SD - 361K mi - "Blue" "Good judgement comes from experience. Experience comes from bad judgement." listen, look, .........and duck.
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#14
01-17-2005, 04:54 PM
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You'll need these http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/mercedesshop/sophio/wizard.jsp?partner=mercedesshop&clientid=mercedesshop&baseurl=http://catalog.peachparts.com/&cookieid=1EH0QMNRO1FG0ZUPLP&year=1985&make=MB&model=300-SD-002&category=L&part=Bearing+Bracket+Bushing plus new bolts and new nuts with the spring retainers (dealer-only part).
Remove the bearing bracket and press in the new big bushing and replace. A 2"X4" or a come-along to move the control arm assembly forward helps. Technique is covered in the archives as well as home made press for the bushings. The bearing bracket with the guide rod mount WILL clear the firewall with some persuasion from the come-along. VERY SECURE jack stands are a must (or a lift  ).
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The Golden Rule 1984 300SD (bought new, sold it in 1988, bought it back 13 yrs. later)
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01-17-2005, 05:24 PM
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so, im not going to need to fix that wallowed out slot in the body? i assume thats just a slot for the tab to come through, right?
jbaj007, i couldnt get the link to work for me and thanks for the help, guys...theres a reason i always ask my questions here first...if i cant fix it myself, im always educated before i take it to someone....i cant just go to a mechanic and say,"whats this? can you fix it for me?" gotta be armed when you go into battle
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1985 300SD 192,000miles...Astral silver/ Grey MbTex 1983 300D 194,000miles...White/Tan MbTex...my newest addiction
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