Music Man
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- 2004 Mercedes 311CDi LWB Hi-top Sprinter
Hi,
This is my first post to your lovely forum
I'm not mechanical myself but do understand most of it so go easy!!!
A bit of background: It's a 2004 model 311 Sprinter, which I bought 5 and a half years ago with 44k on the clock. It's now on 220k. In my ownership it's always had it's oil changed every 10k and goes in for it's regular servicing every 20. I travel around Europe so no expense is spared on keeping it running in tip top condition.
It's just been in for a major service (two spanners on the ASSYST) which went swimmingly.... BUT it has recently developed a whine which I got them to investigate aswell. The diagnosis was that it is coming from the differential. When I asked how the problem is solved they said it could possibly need a new axle as Mercedes don't sell the diff separately!!!
Of course the first thing I thought was how extreme that sounds and surely there is a way of either repairing the diff bearings or rebuilding it etc. I've had gearboxes and such rebuilt so surely this is something that can be done here.
The whine is speed related whether or not it is in gear or the clutch is engaged. I'm just outside Leicester (UK) so I'm looking for a bit of guidance as to what you guys think and my options etc.
Any help greatly appreciated!!!
This is my first post to your lovely forum
I'm not mechanical myself but do understand most of it so go easy!!!
A bit of background: It's a 2004 model 311 Sprinter, which I bought 5 and a half years ago with 44k on the clock. It's now on 220k. In my ownership it's always had it's oil changed every 10k and goes in for it's regular servicing every 20. I travel around Europe so no expense is spared on keeping it running in tip top condition.
It's just been in for a major service (two spanners on the ASSYST) which went swimmingly.... BUT it has recently developed a whine which I got them to investigate aswell. The diagnosis was that it is coming from the differential. When I asked how the problem is solved they said it could possibly need a new axle as Mercedes don't sell the diff separately!!!
Of course the first thing I thought was how extreme that sounds and surely there is a way of either repairing the diff bearings or rebuilding it etc. I've had gearboxes and such rebuilt so surely this is something that can be done here.
The whine is speed related whether or not it is in gear or the clutch is engaged. I'm just outside Leicester (UK) so I'm looking for a bit of guidance as to what you guys think and my options etc.
Any help greatly appreciated!!!