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  1. C

    Rear Axle Smell & Noise

    I've had my car for over a year now and I have noticed a strange smell coming from the rear axle. It is like overheated oil (slightly burnt smell!?!?). Most of my driving is typical urban driving. Also, there seems to be a grumbling noise coming from the rear of the car. Fairly faint, such...
  2. akhan48

    Rear axle tyres on C63

    Does anyone know if I can get away with using 255/35 winter tyres on the rear of my C63, as opposed to the 255/30 ones which are already on the car?
  3. P

    Jack and axle stand positions

    I have a new s204 estate c class sport version.Today i had a puncture and had it repaired but after looking under the car I realised most of the underside is covered with plastic trays I want to put the car on axle stands as i wish to remove all four wheels to have them Refurbished Where...
  4. C

    A class w169 05-08 rear axle assembly

    WANTED MERCEDES A150 2008 W169 REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WITH ALL ADD ON REQUIRED Please email me or call me on 077 486 44444 Thanks sal
  5. dervdoc

    89 300D w124 rear axle overhaul

    after being fed up with the back end of my w124 knocking and rattling i decided to remove and overhaul anything that was unservicable, my 2 post lift isnt operational as yet so it was a cold lie on my back on the concrete with the rear end proped up on a couple of large wooden blocks, removed...
  6. U

    W126 Back Axle

    High all, What are the back axles on the W126 cars good for? Are there any parts about to strengthen these or a known max torque you can put through these? Dave!
  7. SilverSaloon

    on a R107 best jacking points and place for axle stands

    hi i plan to put my R107 on axle stands for the restoration that is beginning next week. Can anyone confirm the best place to rest the car on the axle stands, both front and rear please? car will be on them for about 1 week before the wheels are put back on. also, where is the best...
  8. M

    Trolley jacks and axle stands

    Guys, Quick question about jacking points. If I want to place axle stands on the rubber supports behind the front wheels, where do I place the saddle of the trolley jack in order to lift the car? I want to raise the front of my W202. Thanks all, shr.
  9. IBN

    Best place to position axle stands on W129?

    Hi The technical idiot requires advice again! I've bought myself a pair of axle stands to carry out some simple work on my W129 (per a previous post) but am unsure where is the best place to position them - there's an awful of plastic under the car and I don't want to damage / bend anything...
  10. C

    Trolley Jack on Rear axle ?

    This is not too technical, just a curiosity really. For doing a front / rear tyre swap on a C class, do you mechanical guys who do this on a regular basis, prefer to use the trolley jack under the diff or rear wishbone ? If so, do you recommend a piece of wood between the jack plate and the...
  11. Flyer

    Axle stands / trolley jack

    Spent Sunday with the wheels off giving them a good clean and painting the brake calipers (well, only got two done :( ). I realised I should really be using axle stands and not the emergency jack, especially as I needed to rotate the rear wheels. So, where from? I'm not a mechanic and this...
  12. wongl

    W202 axle stands

    I can jack up my W202 using a trolley jack on the rubberised jacking point. But how do I support the car on axle stands on the rear without removing the jack first?
  13. markheaney2

    merc 124 rear axle ratios

    does anyone on here know if it is possible to fit a rear axle from another 124 to lower the revs at cruising speed my car is an e300 diesel 1994 multivave the problem is i do a lot of contract work taking train drivers to trains (believe it or not) and my e300 drinks the stuff at 80 mph other...
  14. J

    axle stands locations

    I want to remove the alloy wheels from a 1998 E280 saloon (W210?) for refurbishing. Where is the recommended position for axle stands locations A diagram would be helpful, is there any site which would show this. justsid
  15. S

    380SL axle ratio

    Hi, Can someone tell me the axle ratio for the '81 onwards 380SL, as supplied in the UK ? None of my reference books seem to contain this info. Thanks, Anthony
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