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Forum: Tech Help 05-02-2003, 01:33 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Thanks Benzfan - maybe I'll give the weights...

Thanks Benzfan - maybe I'll give the weights you've mentioned a shot. It's been over a year now, still have my little "problem," but have run out of patience. Well, actually, I'm waiting for...
Forum: Tech Help 08-28-2002, 04:04 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
I knew I shoudn't have posted anything - I've...

I knew I shoudn't have posted anything - I've tortured you guys enough. Everything you guys have mentioned has been checked and given a clean bill of health. The dealership bodyshop checked the car...
Forum: Tech Help 08-13-2002, 04:24 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Resolution

Well the shaking problem is solved. It in fact was just one front lower (rear) control arm bushing rotated 25% off where it should be. In just a few months it was showing wear, and the tech said it...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2002, 10:55 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Well, I hope so too. I will know in a few days. ...

Well, I hope so too. I will know in a few days. I noticed over 1600 views of my original post - all over a bushing! Gotta love this site!

Thanks everyone!
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2002, 08:38 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Thanks Jim - Yup... I've been through 2...

Thanks Jim - Yup... I've been through 2 independent shops, and 2 dealerships. The ones that found the problem was a dealership. The problem was presented to me a while back, but I was told it...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2002, 05:44 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Well this makes sense to me now. This would also...

Well this makes sense to me now. This would also explain why my other c280's bushings and tires have been destroyed in less than 3-4 months. I know for a fact the shop I used didn't use MB...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2002, 03:46 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Very interesting Steve - I have a couple of...

Very interesting Steve - I have a couple of questions for you....

Just a confirmation - can 1 control arm bushing installed off "center" cause all the shaking, and if so, how far rotated out of...
Forum: Tech Help 08-10-2002, 02:09 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Problem solved?

Problem solved? Ok guys I have a question. They think they've found my shaking problem - improperly installed lower control arm bushing (1). A couple months ago I had the lower control arm...
Forum: Tech Help 08-07-2002, 05:55 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Yes, on the way to the shop my wife followed me -...

Yes, on the way to the shop my wife followed me - in the C280 that works :) We talked to each other on our cell phones - I had her look to see if there was a wheel shaking, or any other obvious...
Forum: Tech Help 08-07-2002, 02:40 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Yes, I have spent a lot on this car so far! ...

Yes, I have spent a lot on this car so far! There were many items that the extended warranty did not cover trying to solve this SHAKE. A tranny computer for $600? Out of my pocket, just after the...
Forum: Tech Help 08-07-2002, 01:46 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Brian, thanks for the input. Funny you should...

Brian, thanks for the input. Funny you should mention.... I tracked down some work acquaintances of mine that have Benzes and asked them were they take their cars. All but one recommended a...
Forum: Tech Help 08-03-2002, 11:25 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Well I've actually tried the drive-'n-feel test a...

Well I've actually tried the drive-'n-feel test a few times, and the rims stay cool as do the rotors. I'm still leaning towards a suspension or perhaps a tranny type thing. I saw a post on here...
Forum: Tech Help 08-03-2002, 03:42 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Yeah, I know I'm not the only one. Probably...

Yeah, I know I'm not the only one. Probably sounds like I'm being a whiner. But money is money. Since moving to Florida I've been very disapointed in the quality of the work done on my car. The...
Forum: Tech Help 08-03-2002, 11:03 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
The car has only seen highway miles since I've...

The car has only seen highway miles since I've had it. Back and forth on the turnpike to work. That's it. I bought this car used. At the time it had about 37k on it. It drove beautifully for...
Forum: Tech Help 08-03-2002, 02:12 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Thanks Jim - I think I'm just going to go for it...

Thanks Jim - I think I'm just going to go for it and put new front shocks on. I've read on here about Blisten being the way to go. Also, since everything else is brand new, maybe go for struts as...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2002, 06:52 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Thanks guys - yes Jim, there's something about...

Thanks guys - yes Jim, there's something about lifting the car off the ground and putting it back down. I'm still going to go with Steve B. and check out the shocks/struts and strut mount bolts. ...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2002, 01:49 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Ken & Piotr - I did the Ali Al-Chalabi...

Ken & Piotr -

I did the Ali Al-Chalabi caliper road test - drive 15 miles and don't touch the brakes, coast to a stop (without getting killed on Miami's freeways), then get out and feel the...
Forum: Tech Help 08-02-2002, 08:11 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Thanks for your reply - guess what folks? The...

Thanks for your reply - guess what folks? The problem is back. I've talked with Steve B. about it (thanks Steve), and I'm going to follow a few more angles to this. One constant - when the car...
Forum: Tech Help 07-25-2002, 01:07 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Well to help add to the empowering of others in...

Well to help add to the empowering of others in learning about their fine MB automobiles, I will post the conclusion of this 9 month vibration problem! :)

Turns out the mechanics loosened and then...
Forum: Tech Help 07-17-2002, 06:49 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Yeah, my independent is a MB and BMW guy. Most...

Yeah, my independent is a MB and BMW guy. Most of his mechanics came from the two MB dealerships around here in south FL. He's been great, but has referred me to the dealership. I tend to agree -...
Forum: Tech Help 07-17-2002, 06:20 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Thanks Paul - when I took it to the dealer they...

Thanks Paul - when I took it to the dealer they told me the tie rod ends were fine. Perhaps it is something in the rear of the car. In any event it's going back to the shop tomorrow. Unfortunately...
Forum: Tech Help 07-17-2002, 05:14 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Engine mounts were replaced about 9 months ago -...

Engine mounts were replaced about 9 months ago - that helped solve an overall car vibration, but this is in the steering wheel, brake and gas pedal. The dealership tells me that the felx disks are...
Forum: Tech Help 07-17-2002, 07:15 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Guess what - IT'S BACK! I can't figure this out....

Guess what - IT'S BACK! I can't figure this out. One day after new tires, car drives awesome. Then, within 24 hours the shaking is back. But, this time the pulling is gone. Now just shaking. ...
Forum: Tech Help 07-16-2002, 11:23 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Well everyone - do I feel like a schmuck. Today...

Well everyone - do I feel like a schmuck. Today I finally said what the hell - I went and bought some Michelins. Guess what? Problem solved. After all I've put you poor guys through:rolleyes: ...
Forum: Tech Help 07-16-2002, 06:58 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Well, I did the drive 10 miles, no brakes, coast...

Well, I did the drive 10 miles, no brakes, coast to a stop test. The brakes were completely cool. Nothing! So I guess no stuck caliper. So it is sounding more like tires. In fact, each day the...
Forum: Tech Help 07-14-2002, 09:56 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
OK guys thanks - I will run a few "tests" and...

OK guys thanks - I will run a few "tests" and check it out. I do recall my mechanic telling me there was excess wear on the front tires (new, about 2000 miles on them and freshly rotated), which I...
Forum: Tech Help 07-14-2002, 06:34 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Ali - I will try it out. now I have a dumb...

Ali - I will try it out. now I have a dumb question - could a bad tire(s) cause a car to go out of alignment? Shaking I understand, but could enough wobble pull the alignment out? Just trying to...
Forum: Tech Help 07-14-2002, 02:39 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Thanks Ted and Ken - I do appreciate it! I will...

Thanks Ted and Ken - I do appreciate it! I will jack the car up tomorrow and test 'er out. Why is it that some of the simplest causes have escaped my brain with this car? :D I guess I have been so...
Forum: Tech Help 07-14-2002, 12:40 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Thanks Ken - are there any outward signs of a...

Thanks Ken - are there any outward signs of a stuck caliper, other than the pads and rotors? Or do the symptoms show up in such? I noticed today that both front wheels are very hot, more so the...
Forum: Tech Help 07-13-2002, 09:05 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 9,452
Posted By 767Flyer
Thanks for the response! Yep - the independent...

Thanks for the response! Yep - the independent shop I have used has the 9700 machine. I can tell it's help with balancing. But still the shaking and pulling out of alignment after 100 miles or so...
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