shadowandspace
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I have recently bought a nice old 1985 W123 280TE that had been stood up for 10 years. It seems in good condition, factory wax oiled underneath and well looked after. It stood SORN after falling out of favour as a 2nd car, 110k. Amazingly it was running and passed MOT but I have done the usual distributor cap, new leads, battery, filters, plugs, rotar arm, full service etc to get it going. I did this using a competent local mechanic.
There was some clanking noise as the wheels turn only when reversing and I got it up on the ramp and noticed that the wheels, when turned, are making the noise from the half shafts, in particular on the left hand side at the back.
Also despite changing brake pads and discs and master and fluid, I am getting fade on the brakes after the car has been going for a while - and the ABS light is on.
So..
1. Half shafts - is it a case of changing the bearings, and can this be done with a competent local mechanic or best with a specialist? Can anyone advise on a decent reasonably priced London mechanic for W123s?
2. Brakes - is it a case of draining them again or could the ABS light being on could have something to do with it.
3. Is there anything else I should pay attention for with a car that has stood up for so long?
Any help or advice would be really appreciated.
Thanks.
There was some clanking noise as the wheels turn only when reversing and I got it up on the ramp and noticed that the wheels, when turned, are making the noise from the half shafts, in particular on the left hand side at the back.
Also despite changing brake pads and discs and master and fluid, I am getting fade on the brakes after the car has been going for a while - and the ABS light is on.
So..
1. Half shafts - is it a case of changing the bearings, and can this be done with a competent local mechanic or best with a specialist? Can anyone advise on a decent reasonably priced London mechanic for W123s?
2. Brakes - is it a case of draining them again or could the ABS light being on could have something to do with it.
3. Is there anything else I should pay attention for with a car that has stood up for so long?
Any help or advice would be really appreciated.
Thanks.