Check the flex disk too. (rubber plate between the tranny and drive shaft)
If cracked, bad, replace.
The tire bulge I had, you could see and feel by spinning the tire, while
running your hand along the tread, and watching the surface.
Rob
Garden Grove, CA
On 7/14/11 1:16 AM, diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> Re: diagnostic help
> Posted by: "Steve Schaefer"sschaefer50@gmail.com steven0356
> Date: Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:32 am ((PDT))
>
> OK
>
> I took off the rear tire today and took a close look at it. Besides the
> tread being low it looked fine. The tires do have some miles on them and
> probably need replacing.
>
> Before i took the tire off i rotated it several times, there was no unusual
> noises. No clicking or clunking it turned smooth and easily.
>
> I switch the front and back tires and went for a drive. I was on the freeway
> for about 2 miles, nothing.
>
> Could a tire that looks fine make that thumping noise when it gets hot? I
> think the noise did not start before until i was at freeway speeds for a
> half an hour.
>
> Could it be something other then a tire if it only happens when it's been
> driven fast for awhile.
>
>
> Should i just go get new tires?
>
>
>
>
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