I just rebuilt the front suspension of the 1985 300D about 3 weeks ago. I used Lemforder guide rod mounts, i believe the box said made in India.

A MB tech once said not to use the silver guide rod mounts, and to only use the gold colored GRM's. I couldnt find the gold colored ones so i used the silver. The dealer wanted wayy to much for GRM's.

Well low and behold they make a random popping sound every now and then.

We all know how hard it is to replace these mounts, the springs must come out.

So i wonder if my little idea will work. Here it is;

Drill and tap a small hole in the back of the guide rod mounts, install a grease nipple and pump those suckers full of grease.

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

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