deian
Active Member
Hi all,
Just got hold of a w203 estate, it's nice, it has a few problems...
(non suspension ones, one being the rear wiper not working, it's just a broken pipe from the inside, will need renewing, blower not cold, will post in electrical section for that).
Rear suspension sounds "boxy" and feels bouncy, could the dampers be tired?
Front suspension hmmm, well, when I brake there is like a snatching followed by judder, I wondered if the discs were warped at first, they may be slightly, but the snatching seems more serious and annoying, any ideas?
I'm taking it to a garage for a physical inspection tomorrow to see what he says, so I'd like your opinions too see if they tally with the garage (knowing you won't see of feel it), is it a common problem? I've heard it could be the control arms? But lets face it, it could be any of the moving joints right? Feels near side.
Any ideas or experience would be great to help me make my choice.
Other than those problems it drives like new, all taught and sharp.
Thanks,
Deian
Just got hold of a w203 estate, it's nice, it has a few problems...
(non suspension ones, one being the rear wiper not working, it's just a broken pipe from the inside, will need renewing, blower not cold, will post in electrical section for that).
Rear suspension sounds "boxy" and feels bouncy, could the dampers be tired?
Front suspension hmmm, well, when I brake there is like a snatching followed by judder, I wondered if the discs were warped at first, they may be slightly, but the snatching seems more serious and annoying, any ideas?
I'm taking it to a garage for a physical inspection tomorrow to see what he says, so I'd like your opinions too see if they tally with the garage (knowing you won't see of feel it), is it a common problem? I've heard it could be the control arms? But lets face it, it could be any of the moving joints right? Feels near side.
Any ideas or experience would be great to help me make my choice.
Other than those problems it drives like new, all taught and sharp.
Thanks,
Deian