[R129 SL] Noisy Rear End
Clifton Richardson
r129list@mbcoupes.com
Tue, 13 Jul 2004 03:23:01 +0100
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Hi There R129 SL Owners,
I have a problem with my trusty 1991 500SL, it is quite weird (to me
anyway) my problem is that I can hear a Drone sound coming from the
rear-end, noticeable at speeds at about 25-30 MPH upwards, I am unsure
of whether the sound is coming from the Left, Right or central part of
the rear-end of the car, but what I have noticed is that if I am going
around a left hand bend or a sharp left turn at the mentioned speed the
sound completely stops until the car straightens up again, I have taken
the car to a mechanic and he thinks that it could be the rear wheel
bearings but was not sure which side or even if it was the wheel
bearings, he said that it could also be the differential, anybody has
any suggestions.
I also have another problem, after it has rained I get a large gush of
water that spills out from under my passenger side under panel (RHD
model) every time I accelerate quite hard, it seems to be coming from
either the water drain path below the windscreen or through the rubber
around the "A" pillar and settling somewhere until I drive quite hard
and it then gushes out onto the carpets and the "kick panel"
Please help!!!!
Regards,
Cliff Richardson
Tel:07960 137 153
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can hear a Drone sound coming from the rear-end, noticeable at speeds at =
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25-30 MPH upwards, I am unsure of whether the sound is coming from the =
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Right or central part of the rear-end of the car, but what I have =
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that if I am going around a left hand bend or a sharp left turn at the =
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speed the sound completely stops until the car straightens up again, I =
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taken the car to a mechanic and he thinks that it could be the rear =
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problem, after it has rained I get a large gush of water that spills out =
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under my passenger side under panel (RHD model) every time I accelerate =
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