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Old 06-08-2007, 07:53 PM
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Front End Noise...'83 380 SEL

Hi, I just purchased a 1983 380 SEL. The car has 84,000 miles, always garaged, all original paint with 3 or 4 small door dings. Almost mint condition. Gave 2800. for it.

Here is my problem/question....There is a noise coming from the front suspension, or it sounds like thats where its coming from. I replaced the shocks, no improvement. It sounds like something may be loose and I feel a bit of vibration when its making the noise. It happens when going over bumps at low speeds, and when accelerating from a stop as the suspension unloads. No noises at speed, or at least I am not hitting bumps at speed to hear it.

I have had a few SEL's, SL's & 300E, none of them made this sound. I am hoping this is a common occurance and that some of you can either tell me what it is or point me in the right direction.

I am planning on swapping out the timing chain for a double row, as time permits, other than that, this one is a diamond. Glad to have another Benz after many, many years.

Thank you for any help,

Eric


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Old 06-08-2007, 08:25 PM
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At that age, unless previously done, a lot of those suspension rubber bits are going to be dry and worn, not to mention various moving joints.

Not uncommon to need to refresh the front end suspension/steering components in the older 126.
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Old 06-11-2007, 01:40 PM
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Thank you 420. I was suspecting that very thing. What do you (or anyone else) recommend to be the best way to figure out what is worn out or in need of replacing?

I live on a ranch, in the middle of nowhere, and prefer to be my own mechanic. Should I have my wife jump up and down on the bumper with me underneath listening for noises?

What about removing the wheels, shocks and springs, then flexing the suspension through its full travel....will it make the noise with no weight on it?

As you can tell, I have a few questions, and do not quite know the best or most efficient path to correct the problem (s).

Thanks for the help.

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