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03-09-2006, 10:50 AM
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blondie listing left
college kid finally announced he thought there was something wrong after a week or more. he never heard a noise until now and his mom and i took it for a ride. WOW did it ever list. okay i know the front left spring is down 1 1/2 coils when it broke in december but this list???? we get up the street and there is a small clang. okay we come back and park it that night.
the next day i get under the rear and look. there is a bulge coming from the left trailing arm. nothing like that on the right. up it goes on the floor jack. insert the stands and peek under the chassis. hmmmmmmm two cracks as wide as the grand canyon along the road side of the arm. go inside and consult computer for parts price. hmmmm. as much as i paid for the car originally. consult with wife. determination. if any of you have a better left trailing arm and can part with it make me an offer. otherwise it looks like a new parts car is available for the buzzards.
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currently [1981 300 td tdidi 165500 dark brown/palamino-Brownie-mine-3k miles of ownership 1983 240d 162+++ Anthricite grey w/ henna red interior and hella lights-wifes car-Red the above two cars are for sale and can be seen on the cars for sale thread here. pix also available. 240d-144+ Manilla Yellow w/ palmino interior-greasecar kit-Blondie-the college kids car 23" gt 21 speed still on original tires-still got the nubs 21" khs tandem 
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03-09-2006, 11:11 AM
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New? Not!!
I had a pair, but needed them for my coupe. The crud just sits on top where the spring is seated & rusts an opening for the water to get in & rot it out on the bottom. There's plenty of good ones out there. Don't give up just because of that if the rest of the car is good. I can't believe anyone actually buys them new. $$$$$ big time.
The solution next time. POR-15 (rust inhibitor) the top of the arm. As an extra measure, fill the arm with hot oil & drain. There's a hole behind the brake backing plate. Paul. ____________________ '84 300CD 290,000
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03-09-2006, 02:35 PM
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currently [1981 300 td tdidi 165500 dark brown/palamino-Brownie-mine-3k miles of ownership 1983 240d 162+++ Anthricite grey w/ henna red interior and hella lights-wifes car-Red the above two cars are for sale and can be seen on the cars for sale thread here. pix also available. 240d-144+ Manilla Yellow w/ palmino interior-greasecar kit-Blondie-the college kids car 23" gt 21 speed still on original tires-still got the nubs 21" khs tandem
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03-09-2006, 08:41 PM
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Als auto Salvage on 45 has 5 w123s 414-425-1890. I got a rear trailing arm torched off for $50, and even got the rotor, half shaft and caliper with it.
Give them a call and mention my name.
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1959 Gravely LI, 1963 Gravely L8, 1973 Gravely C12 1982 380SL 1978 450 SEL 6.9 euro restoration at 63% and climbing 1987 300 D 2005 CDI European Delivery 2006 CDI Handed down to daughter 2007 GL CDI. Wifes 
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03-11-2006, 03:22 PM
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ken
i have been trying to get you on the cell but having no luck. is it 414 or 262?
thanks i will call al. have to go by there monday.
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currently [1981 300 td tdidi 165500 dark brown/palamino-Brownie-mine-3k miles of ownership 1983 240d 162+++ Anthricite grey w/ henna red interior and hella lights-wifes car-Red the above two cars are for sale and can be seen on the cars for sale thread here. pix also available. 240d-144+ Manilla Yellow w/ palmino interior-greasecar kit-Blondie-the college kids car 23" gt 21 speed still on original tires-still got the nubs 21" khs tandem
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