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Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-09-2017, 07:54 AM

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w123 passenger side rear trailing arm (control arm) swap

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Posted By gunz84 300d

I see, I suppose I should go for bushings on both...

I see, I suppose I should go for bushings on both sides while doing arm swap on the passenger side.

As I sit here I am trying to picture dropping diff (by removing mount), subframe bolts...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-06-2017, 02:03 PM

Replies: 5

w123 passenger side rear trailing arm (control arm) swap

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Posted By gunz84 300d

w123 passenger side rear trailing arm (control arm) swap

Hi guys,

w123 wagon has been diagnosed with failed control arm bushing on the passenger side. It is also bent from PO accident so I am gonna swap the whole arm and put in new bushings.

I've...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-06-2017, 09:20 AM

Replies: 12

300CD Thermostat??

Views: 1,264

Posted By gunz84 300d

I'm wondering if you have more than one problem. ...

I'm wondering if you have more than one problem.

1. Failed temp sensor or something telling you your engine is always at 40 C
2. Monovalve or something not functioning resulting in no cabin heat...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-06-2017, 09:18 AM

Replies: 12

300CD Thermostat??

Views: 1,264

Posted By gunz84 300d

So a completely open thermostat (failed) would...

So a completely open thermostat (failed) would result in engine temp staying close to 40C indefinitely? Is this true (and it this what is happening)?

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-06-2017, 08:43 AM

Replies: 24

84 300TD SLS question

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Posted By gunz84 300d

I went through this chase recently replacing the...

I went through this chase recently replacing the top bushings (after confirming no other rear suspension was banging) thinking this had to be it. The top bushings shouldn't have to be torqued down...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

01-06-2017, 08:33 AM

Replies: 11

W123 Rear end sway / highway instability

Views: 1,710

Posted By gunz84 300d

SOLVED

It is in fact rear trailing arm (control arm) bushing failure. I put the rear wheels in the air and can shift the passenger trailing arm about 1/8" (maybe slightly less) with just my arm strength. ...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-25-2016, 09:23 AM

Replies: 11

W123 Rear end sway / highway instability

Views: 1,710

Posted By gunz84 300d

I'll definitely get under there and pry stuff...

I'll definitely get under there and pry stuff around, see what moves, see what's tired looking. I see trailing arms on ebay for somewhat reasonable prices as well.

Out of curiosity: what's the...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-24-2016, 06:42 PM

Replies: 11

W123 Rear end sway / highway instability

Views: 1,710

Posted By gunz84 300d

I left out another major detail that relates to...

I left out another major detail that relates to the rear alignment.:rolleyes:

So I have driven this car ~20,000 miles, and the entire time I have owned it the rear passenger trailing arm has been...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-24-2016, 01:14 PM

Replies: 11

W123 Rear end sway / highway instability

Views: 1,710

Posted By gunz84 300d

i did reply to a years old thread that had a...

i did reply to a years old thread that had a similar issue but decided to start a new thread since that one did not have a solution posted anyway.

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-24-2016, 01:09 PM

Replies: 11

W123 Rear end sway / highway instability

Views: 1,710

Posted By gunz84 300d

W123 Rear end sway / highway instability

1985 w123 300TD has developed a sort of sway or wobble most notable at > 60 mph. It can be induced by getting on an off the throttle. However, it also feels unstable in windy conditions,...

Forum: Diesel Discussion

12-23-2016, 03:49 PM

Replies: 13

300TD another suspension question

Views: 1,222

Posted By gunz84 300d

Any solution?

I have an 85 300TD w123 with similar rear end swaying issues that recently became worse when I replaced a read axle and replaced the SLS struts (rams) and spheres.

On the highway wind makes the...

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