Re: 300E bad / worn bearing noise ?

I just looked at it after work.

The Belt tensioner damper is bad, the upper bu****ng.

So what is involved to change this?  I think I might just take it to a
shop.

Should I have them also change the belt tensioner while they are at it? 
They need to remove the tensioner to get the damper out, right?



Thanks
"Tube Audio" <murphysf@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> Hi
>
> I have a 1987 300E.
>
> I can hear a noise that sounds like a bad bearing in the housing behind 
> the distributor cap.
>
> I took a large long screwdriver and placed the tip on the metal housing 
> that the distributor attaches to.  Just behind the top center of the
cap, 
> think the 12 O'clock position.  I pressed my ear into the handle end of 
> the screwdriver and I can hear it loud and clear.
>
> I haven't had a chance to look at the manual as I have the manual on
cds.
>
> What bearing would this be and what is involved in changing it?
>
> Thanks
>
>
>