Plot twist!

"Mercedes Streeter" (smart) 07/20/2016 at 16:37 • Filed to: D'oh!

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So today was the day I finally decided to fix both wheel bearings. I took the mechanic recommended by an Oppo and they were absolutely super with me.

Turns out, the dead bearings are both rear ones, not the front! How did I find this out? Well not only did the mechanic spin the wheels while it was on the lift, but I drove it with the engine lid off. Sure enough, the noise does come from the rear, with the noise being so loud that it echoes through the car. I always thought the sound was coming from the front!!!

Crap, anyone need two front bearings for a smart?

citizennick > Mercedes Streeter 07/20/2016 at 16:42

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The car has like a 14 inch wheelbase. Don't blame you for thinking a sound coming from the front is actually in the rear, lol.

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Mercedes Streeter 07/20/2016 at 16:44

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There she is! I haven’t seen you here in a while. Happy Wednesday!

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > citizennick 07/20/2016 at 16:44

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Don’t hate! The wheelbase is more like 30 inches.

bob and john > Mercedes Streeter 07/20/2016 at 16:45

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MOTORCYCLE!

Flyboy is FAA certified insane > Mercedes Streeter 07/20/2016 at 16:56

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Well, if the rears went, it can’t be too long until the fronts go also, right? Can’t hurt to have extra parts. (Says the guy who has three extra power steering belts because he accidentally double ordered)

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Mercedes Streeter 07/20/2016 at 17:00

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I would hang on to the front bearings as someday they will go and then you will have the parts on hand when you need them. You my not need them now but as soon as you sell them you are going to.

V12 Jake- Hittin' Switches > bob and john 07/20/2016 at 17:04

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What doesn't a cafe racer make a good ground speed check on Craigslist?

Mercedes Streeter > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 07/20/2016 at 17:24

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Happy Wednesday!!! Thank you for the sweet post in the other thread! Things are definitely looking up now. :)

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Mercedes Streeter 07/20/2016 at 17:47

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Hey. Accidental spare parts:p

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > Mercedes Streeter 07/20/2016 at 17:47

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You might as well hang onto those front bearings. Either you’ll need them eventually or you can sell them with the car when the time comes.

RallyWrench > Mercedes Streeter 07/20/2016 at 18:50

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Sorry you have some surplus parts now, but glad the noise is pinned down and that you found someone solid to take care of it!

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > Mercedes Streeter 07/20/2016 at 22:34

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I mentioned you to my wife a day or two ago, that I hadn’t seen you in a while, so I looked you up! Glad to hear that things are looking up.