Originally Posted by
×Crossfire1×
I know this is an old thread, but would anyone be able to identify the black plastic piece hanging down looks like it's holding onto the bracket the orange piece is connected to in this picture. I recently started experiencing a flicking noise while driving that picks up at about 25mph. Sounds like a rubber band or something spinning around. There was no coinciding issues with the car. I was driving about 80 when it started(6 speed), came out of the blue but nothing changed with transmission, clutch, or engine. It shifts and drives with no difference other than the noise. Pretty soft because there's no heavy vibrations or anything with it either.
Upon trouble shooting I noticed that this piece connected to the aluminum piece above has broken. I'm sure this piece probably isn't my issue, but any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
It may be that part. Strange things happed at speed, anything can and does 'vibrate' at different frequencies. If that is all you noticed, go ahead and find that part (maybe in a scrap yard or recycler). Remember, you can also use a MB SLK-320 series from 2004 (ish). You didn't mention which you own but the drivetrain is damn near 100% SLK-320 (N/A) or AMG-32 (SRT-6) series in the 2004 era. Have you figured out how to get that part off, to compare it to something you can pick up? Also, you can delve into the factory service manuals to source that part (free in the downloads section). There are quite a few members here also that can help you source it if it is available. It'll take some homework (unless someone else chimes in with the ID of that piece), and
before you take it out make sure you find out if it is an adjustable part (mark the settings like length and points of measurements). You might still have that 'vibration' after it is replaced so be prepared for that as well. Good luck!
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