My 300D has a slight vibration at highway speeds. It's sort of a rumble
that occurs at intervals of a second or two... not a a constant
virbation, and not violent at all. Barely perceptible. Hard to tell
where it's coming from. It's always been there. I recently replaced
both flex disks, the c
The idea of swapping the shaft is a good one. Especially if you can
use a known smooth running driveshaft, complete with carrier bearing
and rubber. Here is why: This just occurred to me as I read your
post. ON the belt idler, the bearing is in the same place all the
time, moving maybe + -
I have a feeling this is the area I should concentrate; ensure the shaft is
perfectly level, which if not, would certainly cause just such a vibration.
Will pursue this angle further. Thanks.
Ralph
On Mon, Mar 28, 2011 at 11:06 PM, Dieselhead <126die...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I chased this on my f
I chased this on my first SDL also. One thing that helped: after I
changed the carrier and the rubber mount again, I noticed the new
rubber mount for the carrier is not as thick or stiff as the older
ones. THis allowed the carrier bearing to sag at rest, and to float
around while running. A
This sounds very similar to the vibration I had in the '87 300SDL that I
traded to Kaleb a while back -- I didnt' do all that you did, but I never
could figure out what it was. My Indie at the time (may he rest in peace)
put it up on the rack, had his wife run it up through the vibration range
(65
This sort of vibration can be tires, wheel bearings, diff mounts (you
replaced that) subframe mounts, or a bad half shaft. Check the axles
for rotational play (that is, click-click while rotating back and forth.
You should also check for excessive wear in the spider pinion --
there should
The only help I can offer is that to say this is a strange one
for sure. Maybe you should try a completely different driveshaft?
On 3/28/2011 10:35 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote:
An update to my long story: I have a vibration at certain speeds in my '87
300SDL. The vehicle is in super condition
;>> carrier bearing with rubber mount; Any/all could be culprit as well.
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Balboa 20 (High & dry until the head is back on)
Charleston SC
From: Bob Rentfro
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft
Tires?
Bob R
On Mar 28, 2011 8:35 AM, "Ralph Robertson"
Bob Rentfro wrote:
Tires?
Rotate front to rear, see if vibration moves up front.
Also, I don't see any mention of wheel bearings.
Maybe Peter F has a better idea.
MLH.
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>&g
ph Robertson
>> Sent: Friday, March 11, 2011 8:53 AM
>> To: Mercedes Discussion List
>> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft
>>
>> I am assuming that the driveshaft for the 300SDL would be longer due to
>> the
>> longer wheelbase vehicle, but not sur
3 AM
> To: Mercedes Discussion List
> Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft
>
> I am assuming that the driveshaft for the 300SDL would be longer due to
> the
> longer wheelbase vehicle, but not sure. I was able to locate a company
> that
> would overhaul my old drivesh
, March 11, 2011 8:53 AM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft
I am assuming that the driveshaft for the 300SDL would be longer due to the
longer wheelbase vehicle, but not sure. I was able to locate a company that
would overhaul my old driveshaft and balance it, so
I am assuming that the driveshaft for the 300SDL would be longer due to the
longer wheelbase vehicle, but not sure. I was able to locate a company that
would overhaul my old driveshaft and balance it, so hoping that will correct
my vibration issue. Thanks for the reply.
Ralph '87 300SDL
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Sent: Thu, March 10, 2011 11:04:34 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft
There was (is?) an SDL at the knackers nearby, don't know what year, are
there differences? Maybe Max and I need to take a trip over there and
check various things out.
--R
On 3/9/
Did you check with Anthonys on Route 50? He's semi-retired last I heard
and might have one in the back he'd part with. Isn't there a U-Pull-it in
the
Tampa area that specializes in foreign cars? If you can't find one
elsewhere,
Potomac German Auto might have one for a price. They have a yar
tfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
'87 300TD 334k miles
'95 E300 280k miles
'73 Balboa 20
Charleston SC
From: Rich Thomas
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Sent: Thu, March 10, 2011 11:04:34 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 1987 300SDL Driveshaft
There was (is?) an SDL at the kn
for my '87 wagon, etc etc etc.
Very respectfully,
/s/
Max Dillon
'87 300TD 334k miles
'95 E300 280k miles
'73 Balboa 20
Charleston SC
From: Rich Thomas
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Sent: Thu, March 10, 2011 11:04:34 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] 198
There was (is?) an SDL at the knackers nearby, don't know what year, are
there differences? Maybe Max and I need to take a trip over there and
check various things out.
--R
On 3/9/2011 8:12 AM, Ralph Robertson wrote:
I am looking for a used driveshaft for my 1987 300SDL. Can anyone assist me
I am looking for a used driveshaft for my 1987 300SDL. Can anyone assist me
here?
Thanks. Ralph '87 300SDL
'84 300CD
Brooskville, Fl, 34601
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