Need some help
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2004 E500 4matic
Need some help
So today I am driving my car and I hear a rattling/rumbling sound under the car didn't pay it that much mind because I am going to take it to the mechanic in the morning.
But here is where it gets me.... Under hard acceleration, the car vibrates like hell (definitely didn't like it) now I am at the gas station and for whatever reason I wind the window down and I put the car in reverse and you hear a clunk... Not a super loud clunk but loud enough and it happens also when I put the car in drive
Now I am parking my car and I heard a pop (once again not loud)
To me I think it's the axle but I just I just want to make sure.
I am going to find out 100% tomorrow what it is, but as of right now it is eating at me
But here is where it gets me.... Under hard acceleration, the car vibrates like hell (definitely didn't like it) now I am at the gas station and for whatever reason I wind the window down and I put the car in reverse and you hear a clunk... Not a super loud clunk but loud enough and it happens also when I put the car in drive
Now I am parking my car and I heard a pop (once again not loud)
To me I think it's the axle but I just I just want to make sure.
I am going to find out 100% tomorrow what it is, but as of right now it is eating at me
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Check the transmission fluid level. It could just be low, but you should have your mechanic check it as well, drop the pan, and clean it out to be safe. Sometimes low fluid can cause wonky sounds when you shift about, hopefully that's all it is.
Notice any spots in your driveway lately?
EDIT: Could also be a transmission mount? Someone else can surely chime in on this. I've not owned my car long enough to experience a bad one, but apparently mine ate them for fun before I owned it. Maintenance records show that the dealership replaced it three different times before the car hit 70k miles. Luckily that's an easy fix.
Notice any spots in your driveway lately?
EDIT: Could also be a transmission mount? Someone else can surely chime in on this. I've not owned my car long enough to experience a bad one, but apparently mine ate them for fun before I owned it. Maintenance records show that the dealership replaced it three different times before the car hit 70k miles. Luckily that's an easy fix.
Last edited by Toastr; Feb 29, 2016 at 08:04 PM. Reason: Additional thought
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I had a small vibration which was not the shaft but was the center carrier bearing and mount. The shaft was fine. I replaced the bearing and mount and all is fine. This about three years ago on my E500. The exhaust has to be removed to work on the drive shaft on my 2005 E500. Not a difficult job.
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2004 E500 4matic
[QUOTE=kajtek1;6726065]Is it front or rear DS?
Don't drive with bad one at all.
A member tried and when the joint snapped - it triggered side airbags.
ALL side bags.[/QUOTE
Front driveshaft is the culprit .... Just wondering as a temporary fix .... Can I safely drive without the front driveshaft for a few days (like until the weekend)
Don't drive with bad one at all.
A member tried and when the joint snapped - it triggered side airbags.
ALL side bags.[/QUOTE
Front driveshaft is the culprit .... Just wondering as a temporary fix .... Can I safely drive without the front driveshaft for a few days (like until the weekend)
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Bite the bullet and get you a new one. You can replace it yourself...
Is it front or rear DS?
Don't drive with bad one at all.
A member tried and when the joint snapped - it triggered side airbags.
ALL side bags.[/QUOTE
Front driveshaft is the culprit .... Just wondering as a temporary fix .... Can I safely drive without the front driveshaft for a few days (like until the weekend)
Don't drive with bad one at all.
A member tried and when the joint snapped - it triggered side airbags.
ALL side bags.[/QUOTE
Front driveshaft is the culprit .... Just wondering as a temporary fix .... Can I safely drive without the front driveshaft for a few days (like until the weekend)
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Those cars don't have central differential lock, so no DS = no go.
From what I remember new front DS comes with nice 4-digits price.
Did you call your local rebuild shops? Sometimes ebay has used.
From what I remember new front DS comes with nice 4-digits price.
Did you call your local rebuild shops? Sometimes ebay has used.
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2009 E550 2000 Honda civic mash n' go
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http://www.mbpartsworld.com/p/Merced...204107106.html
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Drive-Sh...-/131181299057
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dorman-Drive...-/351120697432
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...-mb-2204107106
4 digits bro. 4 digits.
part number 220-410-71-06, assuming you have early chasis code.
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you can buy a new shaft and new "u" joint for under 4 digits bro. Chill with the false info. It isn't kind...
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You have some problem with English comprehension cmriv?
Most of your links indicate 4-digits list price.
Sure you can buy it cheaper at internet dealer, you can buy it higher at local stealer, you can buy cheap Dorman, or just wire the thing.
But what all the trolling is about?
Than you link rear uj when front is needed.
Most of your links indicate 4-digits list price.
Sure you can buy it cheaper at internet dealer, you can buy it higher at local stealer, you can buy cheap Dorman, or just wire the thing.
But what all the trolling is about?
Than you link rear uj when front is needed.
Last edited by kajtek1; Mar 3, 2016 at 03:56 PM.
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My guess is that some forum members are not in the US and their equivalent websites are showing them higher prices or something? I mean, unless California suddenly has a major shipping fee, I see $770 as the most expensive option as well.
Last edited by Toastr; Mar 3, 2016 at 08:50 PM.
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What is with all that trolling?
What dealer in Mid-Atlantic gave you $770 quote?
And why are you turning the thread from helping into trolling in the first place?
What dealer in Mid-Atlantic gave you $770 quote?
And why are you turning the thread from helping into trolling in the first place?
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the first one, 760$ from south atlanta mb
#2 ebay 400$
3# ebay 760$
#4 fcp euro 326$
Not to troll, but unless my computer has a automated discount feature on it, none of these are near 1000$.
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You have some problem with English comprehension cmriv?
Most of your links indicate 4-digits list price.
Sure you can buy it cheaper at internet dealer, you can buy it higher at local stealer, you can buy cheap Dorman, or just wire the thing.
But what all the trolling is about?
Than you link rear uj when front is needed.
Most of your links indicate 4-digits list price.
Sure you can buy it cheaper at internet dealer, you can buy it higher at local stealer, you can buy cheap Dorman, or just wire the thing.
But what all the trolling is about?
Than you link rear uj when front is needed.
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https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...-today-30.html
post #746 #747. Pretty sure the stealership just marks the shaft up 1500% or something absurd like that. Just like ball joints, engine mounts, ect. OP, i'd go with the fcp Euro one. either way, if your first shaft made it this long, i'm sure the next one will hold up just as well.
post #746 #747. Pretty sure the stealership just marks the shaft up 1500% or something absurd like that. Just like ball joints, engine mounts, ect. OP, i'd go with the fcp Euro one. either way, if your first shaft made it this long, i'm sure the next one will hold up just as well.
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The closest dealer to McLean Virginia I found is Mercedes-Benz of Tysons Corner
I just gave them a call and they can have new DS in 2 days for $1000 plus tax.
I hope you only play idiot.
I just gave them a call and they can have new DS in 2 days for $1000 plus tax.
I hope you only play idiot.
