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06-21-2008, 03:48 PM
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Urgent Help In Michigan!!!!
Hello All,
My daughter's (1989 560SEL) car has developed an issue while she is on a road trip. She is about 170 miles from her destination and I'm hoping she'll make it. Once she arrives she'll be there for 3 weeks and wont need car UNTIL her return trip. Can any reccomend a good shop in or near Lake City, MI??? This really ticks me off....I spent over $500.00 at the dealership making sure the car was "good to go" and was told it was.
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06-21-2008, 04:19 PM
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I guess their crystal ball was on the fritz. Of course they probably used an OBDII crystal ball and everyone knows they won't work on twenty year old cars.
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Steve Brotherton Continental Imports Gainesville FL Bosch Master, ASE Master, L1 33 years MB technician
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06-21-2008, 04:35 PM
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Yeah....Sue 'em !!!
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06-21-2008, 04:54 PM
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Hmmm
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The area is not good for MB service. 
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06-21-2008, 04:56 PM
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The nearest dealership is at this site:
http://www.traversecity.mercedescenter.com/mbcenter/b/index.jhtml Maybe they cut you a break since last dealer said it was good to go. Also try Import Automotive Toll Free 800 310 7810 202 Elm St. Kalkaska MI I am in Virginia hopefully someone local replies if not above is something.
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06-21-2008, 09:49 PM
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What went wrong? What sort of "issues"? Maybe you don't need a shop.
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If it ain't broke take it apart and find out why.  1983 300SD, 4 speed 1994 C280 1987 300TD wagon 1996 HD Road King Ride in Peace Eric Peterson, Harley of Macon
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06-21-2008, 10:35 PM
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keep in mind I'm not with the car and its my daughter discription. She says there is a sound coming from the back of the car....sounds like something is dragging on the ground she says. She's examined the underside of the car and says nothing is hanging low or dragging on the ground. She says it sounds like metal grinding.
Keep in mind I just had the car service at the local Mercedes-Benz dealer. I had the oil changed, rear diff fluids changed, transmission filter and fluid replaced, all brakes checked, and all other fluids replaced. My service advisor said there was nothing major wrong with the car and she was "good to go"........
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1973 280 - Sold 1980 300SD - Sold 1982 240D - Stolen 1988 300E - Sold 1989 260E - Sold 1989 560SEL 1994 E420 - Sold 1997 E420 2005 CL500
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06-21-2008, 11:19 PM
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Keep in mind, everything with a car is pretty much good to go right until it breaks.
 Some things can be seen and headed off, some just happen. Maybe it will be a half shaft that gave it up. Better than a wheel bearing......
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Jimmy L. '05 Acura TL 6MT 2001 ML430 My Spare Gone: '95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black '85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White '80 240D 154K "China"  Scar engine installed'81 300TD 240K "Smash" '80 240D 230K "The Squash" '81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John
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06-22-2008, 12:25 AM
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Maybe the exhaust hangers went out and part of the exhaust the pipe is hanging on the axil. When the exhaust is cool, grab the end tail pipe and see if it moves about with a shake. Another possibility is a heat shield came loose and is resting on the drive shaft.
Finally, and I mean no offense by it, but check to see if she has not been driving with the parking brake on; although you would probably smell that one for a while. Good luck with this.
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#11
06-22-2008, 01:39 AM
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With a complaint like that, tell her to pull into any Indy Repair shop and have them put it up on a lift for a look ...That will at least get an observation.
I don't think an MB Shop is needed just for a diagnosis...and maybe not even for the remedy.
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06-22-2008, 02:16 AM
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She's a Kansas City kid, best not worry too much. They are a tough breed...
I wish my Dad would buy me a 560SEL and service it for me I can't get him to ride in my old MB's It will all work out, just have some Indy take a look. When we run 20 year old cars, they break down, and always at the wrong time. It's just the law... -GH
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06-22-2008, 08:08 AM
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Thanks all!!
I know its not the exhaust hangers. I had them all replaced. I've contacted the Mecedes-Benz club for that region. I going to try and see if someone can help me out. I have 3 weeks to get this done then she drive home. What bothers me is I have this car (that's in amazing condition) serviced regularly at the dealership. THEY SHOULD HAVE CAUGHT THIS OR AT LEAST SEEN IT COMING!!!
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1973 280 - Sold 1980 300SD - Sold 1982 240D - Stolen 1988 300E - Sold 1989 260E - Sold 1989 560SEL 1994 E420 - Sold 1997 E420 2005 CL500
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06-22-2008, 08:23 AM
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A split axle boot can make that sound.. happened to me on a trip to FL. you can call the 800 number and they will get car and daughter to closest dealer
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Nello Tare 1982 300D (266,001 mi.) looking and running great Previously owned: 1976 450 SLC 1983 300D 1976 300D also 1982 Jaguar XJ6 (loved, but gone)
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06-22-2008, 01:02 PM
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Get Real...it is a mechanical device. If the Techs could see a FUTURE problem coming on an apparently OK part, they would be working for NASA.
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A Dalton
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