[W126 Coupe] Question

[Axel Wulff]

Whines are usually caused by the belts, so check the pulleys, belts, etc.

At 110K miles and 15+ years of service, you really should change the timing 
belt and tensioners.



Regards,
Axel J. Wulff
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>From: doris_l._needham at hud.gov

>Reply-To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>

>To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

>Subject: [W126 Coupe] Question

>Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:29:13 -0500

>

>I have a 1989 560 Coupe.  The car has about 110,000 miles on it.  We have

>had the general maintenance done on a very regular basis; but not the

>timing chain, etc.

>

>My question is-  the car "whines"  -  not consistently-  but certainly if

>you drive 50 miles or so-  it whines,  then goes on about its business-

>Usually on the road-  whines in hot weather, cold weather, rainy weather-

>doesn't lose speed.  short 30 second "whine".

>

>Any ideas, suggestions for solutions.

>

>

>




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