value of 2nd engine shock - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

bricktron · #1 02-13-2013, 01:56 PM

my 617 swap has only the driver's side engine shock because (i think) this 240D chassis lacks the bracket for the second. i wouldn't describe my idle as rough, but it's still surprising to me how much the cabin shakes back and forth when i'm at a stop. presumably i need to learn to embrace the shaking as a natural part of driving a diesel, but how much would welding a little bracket on to accomodate that other shock absorber change this?

mespe · #2 02-13-2013, 02:10 PM

You might be able to just replace the aluminum engine mount, I think that is where the shock attaches to. I should have one on ebay.

cho · #3 02-13-2013, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by bricktron

my 617 swap has only the driver's side engine shock because (i think) this 240D chassis lacks the bracket for the second. i wouldn't describe my idle as rough, but it's still surprising to me how much the cabin shakes back and forth when i'm at a stop. presumably i need to learn to embrace the shaking as a natural part of driving a diesel, but how much would welding a little bracket on to accomodate that other shock absorber change this?

during my swap I have learned that I have no place to put drivers one
so I have only 1 on passengers side.

in general, engine shock has nothing to do with idle shakes,only
with start and shut down yank ease...

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Zacharias · #4 02-13-2013, 03:17 PM

Is this a straight diesel or a turbodiesel?

If the latter, the issue of rack damper bolt adjustment and/or upgrade, possibly with some idle speed tweaking, comes into play if you feel bodyshell swaying at idle.

bricktron · #5 02-13-2013, 06:15 PM

hmm, so perhaps it would not help much. thanks all. i will look into the rack damper bolt.

whunter · #6 02-13-2013, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by bricktron

my 617 swap has only the driver's side engine shock because (i think) this 240D chassis lacks the bracket for the second. i wouldn't describe my idle as rough, but it's still surprising to me how much the cabin shakes back and forth when i'm at a stop. presumably i need to learn to embrace the shaking as a natural part of driving a diesel, but how much would welding a little bracket on to accommodate that other shock absorber change this?

I suggest you call me.
There are many possible issues, I should be able to quickly point you in the correct direction.

Note: This is frequently several issues.

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