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08-25-2013, 12:25 PM
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190E steering not responsive .
As posted I just purchased this 1991 190E 2.6 Automatic . Has 76,300 orig miles on it. Believe 2 owners . Last one owned for 10 years. I am having a couple of issues with the way it drives and any input is appreciated.
1) I did just change and partial flush of power steering fluid because of this, added new psf, and mann filter. The steering is not responsive best way I can describe it. The old fluid was black so my guess is it was not changed in a good 10 years but who knows...(other filters have been changed, air filter looks new) In a turn the front wheels do not come back on their own all the way. Maybe 3/4 way only. The car does need a new set of tires but cant see that effecting this issue this much. It does not handle like a car that was built to rival a BMW..  Any comments or questions are appreciated.... 2) The engine sounds nice and smooth but at highway speeds I can hear the rear end drive a little louder than I think it should be. Not sure how to describe this better but I can hear the wheels turning sort of loudly ...It is not so bad but I think it's louder than it should be... Thanks, Austin.... ( I will be stripping driveway paint peel soon as association approves us)
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'87 924S '81 280SEL Sold -> 81 300SD - 93 300E w/ 3.2 85 300D- 79 300SD 82 300CD 83 300CD - CA 87 190E 5 spd 87 Porsche 924S "..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..." 
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08-25-2013, 06:31 PM
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What tires are on the car?
Brand? Size? Speed rating?
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08-25-2013, 07:29 PM
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Fronts are Republic, Left worn 80% Right worn and slick on inside. Rears are mixed brands also 185/65/15s Right rear is a good spare LEft rear is off brand and worn 50% has dry rot. If this is strong possible reason I hope so. I am planning to get a set of 4 new Falken SN211 tomorrow or Tuesday (asap) . .....
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'87 924S '81 280SEL Sold -> 81 300SD - 93 300E w/ 3.2 85 300D- 79 300SD 82 300CD 83 300CD - CA 87 190E 5 spd 87 Porsche 924S "..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."
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08-25-2013, 07:55 PM
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08-25-2013, 08:21 PM
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SLK... I thought you would comment if the current tires are why I am having the steering difficulties describe above. I really don't hit high speeds over 75 or 80mph tops for any length of time at all even on open roads. ( The new tires I plan to get are 80,000 mile wty Sincera Touring SN211 | Falken Tire
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'87 924S '81 280SEL Sold -> 81 300SD - 93 300E w/ 3.2 85 300D- 79 300SD 82 300CD 83 300CD - CA 87 190E 5 spd 87 Porsche 924S "..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."
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08-25-2013, 10:50 PM
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A bird told me may be ball joints. Coincidentally, just got back from a short drive to supermarket and on day 2, I am getting the squeeking in both front ends. There are 2 new Mercedes ball joints in the trunk. I guess they ever got around to it.
I guess I head to mechanic for install bj, and also check out rest of what is going on underneath. ...
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'87 924S '81 280SEL Sold -> 81 300SD - 93 300E w/ 3.2 85 300D- 79 300SD 82 300CD 83 300CD - CA 87 190E 5 spd 87 Porsche 924S "..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."
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08-26-2013, 01:49 PM
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Yeah, sounds like your ball joints are worn. Good luck.
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1993 190E 2.3 2001 SLK230 1971 LS5 (454) Corvette Convertible
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08-26-2013, 05:20 PM
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Posted on FS forum for $1,300.
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'87 924S '81 280SEL Sold -> 81 300SD - 93 300E w/ 3.2 85 300D- 79 300SD 82 300CD 83 300CD - CA 87 190E 5 spd 87 Porsche 924S "..I'll take a simple "C" to "G" and feel brand new about it..."
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