Thanks - the noise is nothing like that - more like a loud hum some have ascribed to a wheel bearing --
Glad it doesn;t sound like driveshaft problems - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Frederick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2007 8:26 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 78 240D Making Odd Noise > Bad center u-joint sounds like a bad muffler, but varies with road > speed independent of engine speed. Cure is driveshaft replacement, > it's much cheaper to get a used shaft than replace the bearing ($650 > last time I heard for the repair). Used shaft is about $100. > > Check for vibration at the carrier -- just aft of the center of the > driver's seat on the tunnel. > > A bad carrier bearing makes a grinding noise. > > Peter > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.4/935 - Release Date: 8/3/2007 > 5:46 PM > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
