This is a 1995 E320 wgn. It sounds like something is hanging and banging on something in the back.. almost as if it is sliding and banging into something hard. I was convinced that the jack was loose. It's that kind of sound.

It didn't do this yesterday. Today all I did was install a new belt and fan blade and front brake pads. I climbed under the back to hit the bleeders and brakehose connections with PB Blaster as I plan to replace the hoses and brake fluid tomorrow. When I took it out to bed in the front pads I turned right out of the driveway and it thunked. Turned left onto the next street and it did it again. I came home and took the jack out of the car and test drove it and it is still doing it. Nothing feels wrong with the suspension.

I got back under it tonight and shook everything I could get my hands on and nothing feels loose.

Anyone ever experienced this?

Thanks,

Tim

I had a similar problem, turned out to be the cargo cover on the back of the rear seat was not properly stowed. I pulled it out to the end and let it roll up straight, no more banging.
Ed

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Ed
1960 220 SE Coupe (Ponton)
1999 E320 Wagon
2007 E350

Thanks Ed. I removed the cargo cover and drove it again and I still get the clunking noise.

I am afraid there is something going in with the rear suspension. The noise comes from the right and it looks like it is riding higher on the right by about a half inch.

It is baffling. Nothing is loose under there.. at least not apparent from a good tug. But when driving it sounds like the jack is loose.

Seeking help from a suspension expert.

Tim Benner
95 E320 wagon 141K
67 Spitfire (for sale on CL)

Could be your exhaust. Push the car (perpendicular to the wheel) at the driver side rear wheel, leg push is enough and you would hear the banging behind the wheel.

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Saumil S. Patel

This is a hip shot, is it possible that one of the leveling accumulators is going bad?
Ed

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Ed
1960 220 SE Coupe (Ponton)
1999 E320 Wagon
2007 E350

I'll check the exhaust tonight. Then up on the ramps.

How does one check the accumulators?

It is definitely lower on the left than on the right... on the right I can get 4 fingers plus between the wheel arch and the tire on the left 4 fingers is very tight. Not precise measurements but it was dark out there.

Thanks for your help!

Tim Benner
95 E320 Wagon
67 Triumph Spitfire