SL/R107: 560sl rear under rattle
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560sl rear under rattle
i have a 1986 560sl with 200000 miles, the is a bad rattle over small bumps, i have checked bushings e brake cable,axles,fuel pump,shocks, i think the brake caliper mount is moving alot could this be it or something else? and how can i fix this thanks
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From: Overland Park, Kansas
SOLD both: 1987 560SL 2003 ML320
Wow. I hope it's not the caliper moving about - you need all four of those to stop. 
A wild guess might be part of the exhaust system, unless it's been completely replaced with new hangers as well. My 560SL has 103K and I'm getting a few noises - but more minor thumps than a rattle.
+1 for checking the stabilizer bar and maybe....shock mounts???
Good luck.
A wild guess might be part of the exhaust system, unless it's been completely replaced with new hangers as well. My 560SL has 103K and I'm getting a few noises - but more minor thumps than a rattle. +1 for checking the stabilizer bar and maybe....shock mounts???
Good luck.
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16 E400/W212, 11 C300 Sport, 07 ML350, 04 BMW X5, 03 ML350, 86 560SL, Fav? S-76B !
Wow. I hope it's not the caliper moving about - you need all four of those to stop. A wild guess might be part of the exhaust system, unless it's been completely replaced with new hangers as well. My 560SL has 103K and I'm getting a few noises - but more minor thumps than a rattle.
+1 for checking the stabilizer bar and maybe....shock mounts???
Good luck.
A wild guess might be part of the exhaust system, unless it's been completely replaced with new hangers as well. My 560SL has 103K and I'm getting a few noises - but more minor thumps than a rattle.+1 for checking the stabilizer bar and maybe....shock mounts???
Good luck.
