Sometimes owning an older MB is like owning a Harley-it is a love/hate relationship. This morning on my way to work there came a grinding-growling noise from the rear end. It is consistant with tire revolution; not engine speed. My guess is a wheel bearing going south.
All of the repairs would be so much easier for me if I had a garage or even a driveway. I have to work on it in the yard ( which is usually wet). This requires jacking the car up with pieces of thick plywood under the jack and stands, putting down cardboard or plastic sheeting to lie on and to keep from losing screws and tools etc in the grass. I hope to resolve this, this summer.
I absolutely love this car and realize that it has 21 year old car issues. It just seems that all is fine for a few months then POW something else pops up that needs attention (this is the hate part). I would still rather push my benz than drive a rice grinder.

thebern

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1984 300CD 172,483
1985 German Shepherd Dog -Lacey- R.I.P.11/04/05

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