Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Diesel Discussion

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 04-08-2007, 01:01 AM
Unofficial wormcan opener
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Ashland, MA
Posts: 2,602
Does this sound safe?

I’ve been hearing a clunking noise in the front end for about a month now. Did a search on the forum and found a likely culprit, loose front sway bushings. Finally got a chance to put it up on the ramps today and sure enough there was my clunk. I never got around to ordering the bushing kit. Phil has it L1049-36181 for $30.33. So I undid the 8 nuts and bolts and had a look at the bushing and the sway bar. The bushing were really worn out and the sway bar seems to be worn where the bushing hold it. I found it hard to believe that rubber could wear steel so maybe they are made with a slightly smaller diameter where the bushings hold it in place. Since I couldn’t get the bushings on a Saturday, I took some EPDM (1/16” rubber roofing) and rapped it around the sway bar where the bushings go. I put it back together and took it for a test drive, my clunk was gone. So do you think it’s ok to leave it like this until I get the bushings?

Chris

__________________
1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 04-08-2007, 01:43 AM
bgkast's Avatar
Rollin' on 16s
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Vancouver WA
Posts: 6,528
Probably fine...that old rubber can't be any better.
__________________
1979 240D- 316K miles - VGT Turbo, Intercooler, Stick Shift, Many Other Mods - Daily Driver

1982 300SD - 232K miles - Wife's Daily Driver

1986 560SL - Wife's red speed machine
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 04-08-2007, 02:42 AM
derherr65's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: North Texas
Posts: 305
ditto,
__________________
I suggest we solve high gas prices with environmentalists... unfortunately they don't burn well.
1982 300CD, 220K miles: This vacuum system will be the death of me yet! (OBK #26)
1977 F150 400 C6 2wd, 10.2 sec 1/8 mile with 2.75 gears.
1965 Mustang. Mostly stock... LOL!
2001 Ram 2500, cummins, 5spd, 202k miles.(girlfriends)
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 04-08-2007, 10:39 AM
Unofficial wormcan opener
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Ashland, MA
Posts: 2,602
Thanks guys.

I thought it was ok, but it's nice to have a second and third opinion. I sure love this forum.

Chris
__________________
1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 04-08-2007, 10:42 AM
t walgamuth's Avatar
dieselarchitect
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Lafayette Indiana
Posts: 38,613
it probably wont last very long though.

rubber roofing is a lot different than sway bushings.

tom w
__________________
[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 04-08-2007, 10:44 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Albuquerque, NM USA
Posts: 1,947
Quote:
Originally Posted by Bio300TDTdriver View Post
I found it hard to believe that rubber could wear steel so maybe they are made with a slightly smaller diameter where the bushings hold it in place.
It's the grit that gets between the rubber and the bar.
__________________
Kent Christensen
Albuquerque
'07 GL320CDI, '10 CL550. '01 Porsche Boxster
Two BMW motorcycles
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 04-08-2007, 10:50 AM
Unofficial wormcan opener
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Ashland, MA
Posts: 2,602
Quote:
Originally Posted by lkchris View Post
It's the grit that gets between the rubber and the bar.
So it's not just me, the bar can actually wear. I read in another thread that someone had ordered new bushings and they were too loose. So when I get new bushing if they are to loose, I guess I need to replace the sway bar. Sure hope Phil can get them.

Chris

__________________
1987 300TD 309, xxx 2.8.2014 10,000 mile OCI


Be careful of the toes you step on today, as they may be connected to the ass you have to kiss tomorrow. anonymous

“Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter won’t mind.” Dr. Seuss
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:41 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page