Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: grn280SL on April 13, 2008, 12:05:16
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Hi guys,
My Sl has developed a pop in the front when it's turned from lock to lock at low speed. Any suspects? I think I just need the front end tightened up.
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Hey Green,
With a big-a** socket, check the tightness of the bolts that hold on the clamps that hold on the anti-sway bar...mine were a little loose and did the same thing. There's probably a torque spec but "loose" isn't it. They may not look loose either--take a wrench to them.
Michael Salemi
1969 280SL
Signal Red 568G w/Black Leather (Restored)
President, International Stars Section
Mercedes-Benz Club of America
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My 230SL had a pop noise as well. I had someone turn the steering wheel from side to side while I looked underneath (do not jack up the car so you can keep load on the linkages). The problem was a worn tie-rod end which you could see play in.
If there a noise something will show up in the linkages or sway bar.
George
1965 230SL 4 speed