|
|
|
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Which engine mounts
Got a quote for some engine mounts today - I'm pretty sure my vibration when accelerating and turning the wheel left is down to them.
Price from a Mercedes dealer is nearly triple that for an aftermarket "German made" (apparently) one. Seems an obvious choice but... This month's Mercedes Enthusiast has a buying guide for the 190E, and an 'expert'-type chap there says engine mounts commonly need replacing, and he wouldn't use anything other than original Mercedes parts. Anyone agree or disagree with this? Russ
__________________
190E's: 2.5-16v 1990 90,000m Astral Silver 2.0E 8v 1986 107,000m Black 2nd owner http://www.maylane.demon.co.uk/190esmall.jpghttp://www.maylane.demon.co.uk/190esmall2.jpg |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
I bought a pair off E-Bay for my 190E for 50 bucks. They sucked and I have since bought two more from EuropeanAutomotive for 50 bucks a piece. The ones from Euro compared to E-Bay are actually taller and look better built! They also got rid of my annoying idle shakes. I have only done one so far since I broke my socket on the drivers side one so I need to still replace the drivers side one again, from the e-bay to the good one. But the engine idles nice and smooth now as far as feel or non-feeling it goes.
__________________
~Jamie _________________ 2003 Pewter C230K SC C1, C4, C5, C7, heated seats, CD Changer, and 6 Speed. ContiExtremes on the C7's. 1986 190E 2.3 Black, Auto, Mods to come soon..... |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
Get the original mounts
Aftermarket parts are ok replacements most of the time but motor mounts seem to be an exception.
I have a 92 300D and had to change out the original mounts at 130k miles. The mounts I used were aftermarket (febi). Even after I changed them, I still had some rattling in the engine compartment which I attributed to something else. At 160,000 miles the motor started shaking again. This time I ordered Mercedes original mounts because the first ones had held up much better than the replacements. (130k vs 30k miles) The original mounts looked different in that they have a smooth hemispherical top as opposed to the fluted top on the replacements. The car is smooth and the rattle is gone. I suggest that you shop around because the original ones were only about 20% more in my case.
__________________
Tom Hughes St. Louis 84 300SD 92 300D 86 300SDL |
#4
|
||||
|
||||
I got aftermarket from ------- and they sucked . Put them on and they collapsed. Tried to effect an exchange as they were on less than an hour (really) and they told me to fly a kite.
Go with original
__________________
Ron 2015 Porsche Cayman - Elizabeth 2011 Porsche Cayman - Bond,James Bond Sadly MERCEDESLESS - ALways LOOKING ! 99 E320 THE Queen Mary - SOLD 62 220b - Dolly - Finally my Finny! Sadly SOLD 72 450SL, Pearl-SOLD 16 F350 6.7 Diesel -THOR 19 BMW X5 - Heaven on Wheels 14 38HP John Deere 3038E Tractor -Mean Green 84 300SD, Benjamin -SOLD 71 220 - W115-Libby ( my first love) -SOLD 73 280 - W114 "Organspende" Rest in Peace 81 380 SL - Rest in Peace |
#5
|
||||
|
||||
I'll add to the stick with the OEM part in this situation. I bought some non-OEM and they barely lasted a year.
|
#6
|
||||
|
||||
Quote:
__________________
Jonathan 1998 S600 2001 E430 1994 E320 1991 560SEL 1994 Turbo R |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Quote:
__________________
~Jamie _________________ 2003 Pewter C230K SC C1, C4, C5, C7, heated seats, CD Changer, and 6 Speed. ContiExtremes on the C7's. 1986 190E 2.3 Black, Auto, Mods to come soon..... |
#8
|
||||
|
||||
Any experience with Sachs-Boge enfine mounts?
Jorg |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
I dont know about aftermarket MB engine mounts but all other cars I replaced engine mounts in (mostly ammerican cars) I had lots of trouble if I dident get the mounts from the dealer.
John Roncallo |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
Based on the discussions of this thread and my own previous experiance. I decided to go with the Genuine MB in the star box. Fast Lane was able to get them for me at about the same price as there regular aftermarket mounts. Just call Phil and ask for the good stuff.
John Roncallo |
Bookmarks |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
How I replaced motor engine mounts W124 '95 E320 | 71Rcode | Tech Help | 9 | 12-30-2012 01:59 PM |
New Engine Mounts and All Is Right In the World! | 1983 300TD | Diesel Discussion | 4 | 11-28-2004 09:05 AM |
Euro 240D Engine Mounts & Shock | McRoth | Diesel Discussion | 6 | 04-13-2004 06:24 PM |
Replaced engine mounts & shocks but engine vibrates louder. What cause(s)? | simon288 | Diesel Discussion | 5 | 12-10-2002 02:05 PM |
Engine mounts, what all does it take? | 190D22 | Diesel Discussion | 8 | 08-11-2002 08:53 PM |