Dang! I really could use some help!
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From: The Bay
1998 CLK 320
Dang! I really could use some help!
So, i just took my clk 320 to the shop and had both head lights replaced and new crossdrilled roaters and ceramic pads put on ($1200 total). And about 2 months ago i replaced the tranny with a brand new one ($5000) also new engine gaskets($500), new power steering($500), new steering dampener($40), new oil cooler and filler spicket($350), New pullys and fluid damperner($750), new motor mounts($200), and new H&R springs and koni yellows ($1100), and AMG monoblock staggared 18"rims&tires($3,800) Thats $13,940 in about 2 months, and everything is supposed to be butter
, but yesterday when i finally leave the shop i hear this bed spring squeak coming from under the car!!!
I am pretty sure that it is the ball joints, but i really dont want to pay anymore money to get them fixed. Can anyone tell me how to replace them (upper and lower,front and rear,++i dont know if its front or back++). Please!!! please! Please! I am going to lose my mind if i have to take this thing back to the shop. My mechanic is gettin rich off me!
, but yesterday when i finally leave the shop i hear this bed spring squeak coming from under the car!!! I am pretty sure that it is the ball joints, but i really dont want to pay anymore money to get them fixed. Can anyone tell me how to replace them (upper and lower,front and rear,++i dont know if its front or back++). Please!!! please! Please! I am going to lose my mind if i have to take this thing back to the shop. My mechanic is gettin rich off me!
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'03 E55 (My Daily), '01 ML 320 (Wifey), Twin Turbo '69 Camaro (In Progess)
Damn son! Dropping a helluva lot of cash on your ride. You win the lottery recently? As for ball joints, they can be a bit tricky, but having the right tools can make all the difference. Check out the attached article and then you can decide if you want to DIY or take it to your indy.
http://www.extremehowto.com/xh/print...ticle_id=60227
http://www.extremehowto.com/xh/print...ticle_id=60227
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1999 CLK430 (sold) 03 CL55
What the crap?? You dropped alot of money into something you really didn't need to do man...I'd have to agree with the guys above me, you basically could of gotten yourself another CLK with that money. 
Well hope you get that squeaky noise taken care of.
Well hope you get that squeaky noise taken care of.
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2019 CLS450/ 2002 CLK55
Are you sure that it's the ball joints?
I would check to make sure that the new springs are seated properly and the pads are in fully? If the pads are cockeyed or the spring is not sitting in it's 'pocket', it could cause a pretty annoying squeak.
John
I would check to make sure that the new springs are seated properly and the pads are in fully? If the pads are cockeyed or the spring is not sitting in it's 'pocket', it could cause a pretty annoying squeak.
John
So, i just took my clk 320 to the shop and had both head lights replaced and new crossdrilled roaters and ceramic pads put on ($1200 total). And about 2 months ago i replaced the tranny with a brand new one ($5000) also new engine gaskets($500), new power steering($500), new steering dampener($40), new oil cooler and filler spicket($350), New pullys and fluid damperner($750), new motor mounts($200), and new H&R springs and koni yellows ($1100), and AMG monoblock staggared 18"rims&tires($3,800) Thats $13,940 in about 2 months, and everything is supposed to be butter, but yesterday when i finally leave the shop i hear this bed spring squeak coming from under the car!!! I am pretty sure that it is the ball joints, but i really dont want to pay anymore money to get them fixed. Can anyone tell me how to replace them (upper and lower,front and rear,++i dont know if its front or back++). Please!!! please! Please! I am going to lose my mind if i have to take this thing back to the shop. My mechanic is gettin rich off me!
, but yesterday when i finally leave the shop i hear this bed spring squeak coming from under the car!!! I am pretty sure that it is the ball joints, but i really dont want to pay anymore money to get them fixed. Can anyone tell me how to replace them (upper and lower,front and rear,++i dont know if its front or back++). Please!!! please! Please! I am going to lose my mind if i have to take this thing back to the shop. My mechanic is gettin rich off me!Trending Topics
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From: The Bay
1998 CLK 320
dang my bad for the laps on my response, but dang....too much money? Your trippin if you cant afford the repair, get a jdm. I love my car, and the money i put into it just make it sweeter and sweeter. A new benz? The new ones look fat and stubby . But thanks bbearden, i took care of it thanks to you!
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From: Cali
2000 CLK 320
u spent all that on a 98??u gota be joking rite?? if u did, thats ridiculous. should of at least got an 02. but your story seems phony for some reason. nobody in there rite mind would spend that much on an old *** clk,lol
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From: The Bay
1998 CLK 320
Rediculous, dog an 02 is rediculous. Ill post some pics dude, u gotta be kidding me. Dont hate just cause your broke beezy.
