How do I test the guide rod mounts? I am now thinking that also, because on my way home tonight it was making this very loud "pop" noise at the slightest bumps while moving slowly. It didn't seem to do it very much over maybe 30-35? It is coming from the left and it sounds as if it were right under my feet or just in front of them.
Thanks
David

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2000 Honda Accord V6 137k miles

1972 300SEL 4.5 98k miles

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The origin of sounds can be pretty deceptive.

I would suggest taking the car in to get it professionally checked out, probably cost you an hour or so for someone familiar with W126's to diagnose the problem.

Once you know what's wrong there's write-ups on here for pretty much every piece of front end work.

Matt.

David, what kind of tires did you put on? Did you notice the pulling when you changed to these new tires? I have seen certain brands of tires (Goodyear Aquatread comes to mind) that defied all attempts at alignment on my W123. Different tires solved the problem instantly.

I'm not saying this is your problem, just wondering if you can correlate the addition of your (relatively) new tires and the onset of this pulling problem.

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1992 300CE Sportline Sophie
1990 300E Emma - in the family
1979 240D Josephine - sold, but not forgotten
2004 Pacifica AWD

http://web.mac.com/dakota/Mercedes/Home.html

On our 190E it is front/back, but many other vehicles I have worked on used a cross-control split.

Worn bushes anywhere in the front suspension outside the sway bar will flex excessively under braking load, and this will change suspension geometry, and thus steering direction.

Steve

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'08 RAV4 Ltd 3.5
'83 Lazy Daze m'home 5.7

After your comments about professional techs and being "ripped off" I've pretty much ignored you.


Now I read this and see you have fallen into the trap of tossing parts at it instead of fixing it.


Maybe now you understand the benefits of training, experience and competence.










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I hope you wallet survives the repairs needed to fix the car.



Joe

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Acme Automotive Inc.
Raleigh NC
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I never said anything about professional techs. I just don't like one in particular one in town, that's all. I have great respect for mechanics, guess what I do? My uncle's also a mechanic, just not one of those mercedes type people.
Besides, replacing calipers on a 17 year old car with almost 200k miles isn't a bad idea. Nor is replacing the rubber hoses that accompany them since it's pretty standard.
Thanks
David

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2000 Honda Accord V6 137k miles

1972 300SEL 4.5 98k miles

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