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Groaning while turning

Old Dec 9, 2021 | 04:01 PM
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Groaning while turning

2011 G550, 81K miles. Great service history.

Started getting some intermittent groaning when turning right at slower speeds. Power steering fluid low? Looks like there’s some overflow or spill residue on the fill neck of the reservoir (if I’m looking at the right part).

Anything else I or a mechanic should look at?
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Old Dec 9, 2021 | 05:17 PM
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Update to help others: Mercedes’ diagnosed this as a drag link end that’s on its way out.

here is the noise:

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Old Dec 9, 2021 | 06:56 PM
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Sounds like a horror movie. Glad you got it resolved!
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Sounds like a horror movie. Glad you got it resolved!
LOL that is a spot on observation I wouldn’t have made myself, but will no longer be able to ignore
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I'm mid edit in a series of commercials I directed, up next is sound design... so my ears are fully engaged lol.

Can't wait to finally ship this and get back to driving my G.... unfortunately I have to send it to the dealer for some service for a leaking fuel rail :|

I'd take that sound any day!!!!

Enjoy the ride once that's all settled.
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Originally Posted by almostordinary
I'm mid edit in a series of commercials I directed, up next is sound design... so my ears are fully engaged lol.

Can't wait to finally ship this and get back to driving my G.... unfortunately I have to send it to the dealer for some service for a leaking fuel rail :|

I'd take that sound any day!!!!

Enjoy the ride once that's all settled.
That makes a lot of sense! Very cool. I have a couple friends in the acting business and I work in sports, so I've always enjoyed being around the entire film process. Is your work avail to see on Vimeo or IG?
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Yea some of my work can be seen here: www.FLMSCHL.com

I love that I found this space..... from a civil engineering background to boot.
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