DC BENZO

Hi all,
I recently switched from a C class (W203) to an old 03 CLK320 (W209).
Im getting the notorious 'clunk', 'knock' sound from the front end and looking at getting it fixed.
Has anyone used or bought these parts of ebay, if so whats your opinion?

- http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes-...item2ec15d2faa

- http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Mercedes-...item1c1839371a

Thanks
DC

Rudeney

Those are all made in China. One of the problems I have with eBay is that you only get the "initial" feedback for the seller - there is no long-term review of quality. If these parts start failing after, say 5K miles or so, you'd have no way of knowing. Personally, I'd go with either OEM or name-brand parts (Lemfoerder, Meyle, etc.)

DC BENZO

Appreciate your feedback. Thanks

clydem

what's the infamous Clunk/Knock?

going around a sweeping bend a little fast at say 40mph+ , I'll hear what sounds like a warped rotor. But it's not the brakes or rotor.

is this the sound you hear? I thought it might be front steering suspension. Do you see play in the system while it's up in the air?

I have a 4 wheel alignment when I bought 4 new tires & the clunking was radically reduced, but is still there a bit. I was told the rear alignment was quite a bit off.

DC BENZO

Hi Clydem,
I dont know what a warped rotor sounds like. The 'Cluck'/'Knock' sound im referencing can be found in this fix thread...

- https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...placement.html

FYI, this is the 'creek' fix thread also...

- https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...gs-w-pics.html

Hope this helped somewhat.

lowpost

Yup both times my clunking was the sway bar bushings.

PelicanParts.com

Here are some of the diy's you may need.

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...m_Bushings.htm

http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...Suspension.htm

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Here are the individual parts

Repair kit, differential to rear sub frame
MB# 2083500008
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...00008&x=6&y=10

Mount, Rear pair of the rear sub-frame, x2 per car
MB# 2023503408
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...1.x=13&I1.y=14

Mount, front pair of the rear sub-frame, x2 per car
MB# 1243500341
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...1.x=12&I1.y=11

Camber Strut New Style x2
MB# 2103503406
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...I1.x=14&I1.y=9
when replacing earlier version (1) 2103504506 control arm repair kit and (1) 2103520043 sleeve are required per side.


Strut arm, rear x2
MB# 2103503306
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...I1.x=13&I1.y=9
when replacing earlier version (1) 2103504506 control arm repair kit and (1) 2103520043 sleeve are required per side.


Thrust Arm - Rear x2
MB# 2103503806
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...1.x=16&I1.y=12
when replacing earlier version (1) 2103504506 control arm repair kit and (1) 2103520043 sleeve are required per side.


TIE ROD, REAR x2
MB# 2103502153
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...1.x=12&I1.y=11

Repair kit, control arm, x3
MB# 2103504506
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...1.x=11&I1.y=12

Sleeve, x3
MB# 2103520043
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...1.x=12&I1.y=12

Bushing, lower control arm, x2 per car
MB# 2023520165
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...I1.x=13&I1.y=7

Joint, knuckle to lower control arm, x2 per car
MB# 2203520227
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...I1.x=14&I1.y=9

Rubber mounting, rear differential to sub frame, x2
MB# 2023511142
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...1.x=13&I1.y=14

Wheel Bearing Kit, x2
MB# 2029800116
http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/...I1.x=11&I1.y=9


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