I have a noise....sounds like a classic engine mount collapsed noise at 10 to 45 mph under mild acceleration.

Anyone else experiencing same? I had it on the lift today and found right rear lower ball joint worn and track arm end worn on same wheel allowing the wheel to steer about half a degree off....accounts for the 'bump thump' from that end.

I looked at both engine mounts but they appear to be passive solid rubber and both look in good shape with some movement in them when I pried the engine....I expected them to be hydraulic type.

Drivers side looks to be a difficult one to get to. All fluids clean in both final drives. At 75 cruise vehicle is very quiet. Quieter than the 2000 Bentley Red Label I drove recently.

Anyone care to comment?


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Not hydraulic mounts?? That surprises me!

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'05 Acura TL 6MT
2001 ML430 My Spare

Gone:
'95 E300 188K "Batmobile" Texas Unfriendly Black
'85 300TD 235K "The Wagon" Texas Friendly White
'80 240D 154K "China" Scar engine installed
'81 300TD 240K "Smash"
'80 240D 230K "The Squash"
'81 240D 293K"Scar" Rear ended harder than Elton John

Yeah..me too. I check driving today and there is a slight roughness in the steering wheel at 35 mph under load.

Here they are on 'Parts Geek'..
Search for : ML430 Engine Mounts...a voided vee engine mount, obviously not hydraulic for $20.00.

( Sorry...URL link doesn't seem to work .)



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163 mounts are all rubber. Most fail around 100k. They are easy to change and usually make a noticeable difference. Remember to recheck your fan clearance when your done.

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Right Ben. Noise and rough feel getting worse so will do them soon.



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