W116, Manuals by Kent Bergsma

1978 300SD sway bar bushing location ??

Hello,

I'm getting a clunking noise in the front end when I go over bumps. I poked around underneath and couldn't find any play or wear anywhere, so I took it to a local shop. The mech said I've got a bad sway bar bushing, and it's "impossible" to get at. He also said it's not worth fixing since it's not dangerous as is. Is he right? Anyone else have a similar problem with this bushing? I'm considering going to another shop for a second opinion, since this could be a safety issue.

Thanks!

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1980 300SD Bent voltage regulator

I removed my voltage regulator and when I took it out it looked like the attached image. Basically one brush at an angle and touching the other brush. I just put the new one it but after screwing the new one in I'm a bit confused as to how the old one got the one bent brush. Any ideas? Was it just a cheap part? There was no brand on it at all.

I guess this might get removed but images make it so much easier to show what is going on.

Matt

http://i.imgur.com/gFX2Z.jpg

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