Re: [MBZ] Noisy W123 bearings - how diagnose? Front AND rear or just front?

2009-04-25 Thread Rich Thomas
Sometimes there is just enough side thrust on a brake disc or caliper to cause that kind of noise. Not sure of the physics involved, but I have had that happen. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list arc

Re: [MBZ] Noisy W123 bearings - how diagnose? Front AND rear or just front?

2009-04-25 Thread Greg Fiorentino
'79 300DT (with new crate engine) '95 and '97 Crown Vics -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of andrew strasfogel Sent: Friday, April 24, 2009 1:33 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Noisy W123 beari

[MBZ] Noisy W123 bearings - how diagnose? Front AND rear or just front?

2009-04-24 Thread andrew strasfogel
My 83 W123 300TD makes a peculiar sort of moaning/wowing noise above 45 mph that doesn't vary in pitch with the speed of the car. I had the front bearings replaced 6 months ago (both sides) but this noise sounds as if they are shot again. So here are my questions: 1) Could this be road noise fro