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Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-12-2010, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 799
Posted By nsantolick
It turns out it WAS a cat in the trunk. I gave...

It turns out it WAS a cat in the trunk. I gave it water and food, closed it back up and found that horrible noise consequently went away. Thanks so much.


:-)
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2010, 06:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 799
Posted By nsantolick
BTW - I had all the rubber changed in the rear...

BTW - I had all the rubber changed in the rear trailing arms a year ago. This strange noise happened before and after the trailing arms were replaced/refurbished.

What else is in the left rear of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2010, 05:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,486
Posted By nsantolick
Oh, perhaps someone/several did answer. I...

Oh, perhaps someone/several did answer. I checked around a lot, on several forums back then. There were a lot of opinions. Just was here posting a new question and thought I'd confirm MY results...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2010, 05:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 799
Posted By nsantolick
Squeeling noise from left rear???

1983 300D Turbodiesel - Automatic - ~220,000 miles

Today, while the engine was running at idle and the car was parked, a loud shrieking noise was heard from somewhere in the left (USA drivers...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 05-10-2010, 05:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,486
Posted By nsantolick
I should have posted this a while ago - the...

I should have posted this a while ago - the result is:

IT WON'T WORK...

The mechanic tried and although they are close in geometry, the aluminum ones simply won't properly fit. Can't be...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-10-2009, 04:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,486
Posted By nsantolick
I had a Porsche 928 in "the fanciest shop...

I had a Porsche 928 in "the fanciest shop around", Rayco European Motorcars in Kingston, PA. Fancy place. "Bosch certified..." Lots of Ferraris, Maseratis & the like for sale. 5 lifts. Lots of...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-09-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,486
Posted By nsantolick
I thought so. Thanks for confirming this. I'm...

I thought so. Thanks for confirming this. I'm in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, which is in the northeast part of the state. About 2 hours north of Philadelphia and 2 hours west of NYC via I80...

The...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-09-2009, 06:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,486
Posted By nsantolick
So, a minimum of 15 hours, or more, is DEFINITELY...

So, a minimum of 15 hours, or more, is DEFINITELY a really suspiscious estimate from a questionable mechanic?

Thank you so much for your input, BTW. We LOVE the car but feel a little stressed...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-09-2009, 01:09 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,486
Posted By nsantolick
Anyone, anyone??? Anybody care to estimate...

Anyone, anyone???

Anybody care to estimate how long a competent shop should charge for removing and installing rear trailing arms and replacing subframe mounts?

lol

Anyway, I'd REALLY...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 04-07-2009, 07:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,486
Posted By nsantolick
UPDATE...

Well, it's been over a month since I called my mechanic and had him tow the car in. As usual, the "going to be done in 3 days" turned into a month of excuses while I wait.

Now, instead of him...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-10-2009, 02:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,486
Posted By nsantolick
Well, still looks like we're going to try. The...

Well, still looks like we're going to try. The problem is though, since I don't have the "original type" on hand, if the shop takes everything off, including the subframe as we're replacing those...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,486
Posted By nsantolick
Oh, oh. Now I'm getting worried...

Oh, oh. Now I'm getting worried...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2009, 01:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,486
Posted By nsantolick
This is what the only nay-sayer out of all the...

This is what the only nay-sayer out of all the people that were kind enough to help me out here had to say. I just am curious if anyone here agrees...

"Even though they look the same there are...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-07-2009, 12:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,486
Posted By nsantolick
I'm excited to hear that it should work. I've...

I'm excited to hear that it should work. I've asked around all over, and this forum had by far the most responses. There is only one person, on another board, who said it can't be done, and said...
Forum: Diesel Discussion 03-04-2009, 09:13 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,486
Posted By nsantolick
Question Upgrading w123 rear trailing arms to aluminum w126 ones possible???

Hi there;

I have a 1983 300D Turbodiesel and it has the normal, "rusted out rear trailing arms" issue.

I ordered a set of replacement ones from a West Coast Benz scrapper and received the...
Forum: Mercedes-Benz Performance Paddock 03-04-2009, 09:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 966
Posted By nsantolick
Installing w126 rear trailing arms on a w123???

Hi there;

I have a 1983 300D Turbodiesel and it has the normal, "rusted out rear trailing arms" issue.

I ordered a set of replacement ones from a West Coast Benz scrapper and recieved the...
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