Hi,

On my 1986 190E four-cylinder, I had a failed engine mount on the exhaust side that meant the engine vibrated a lot. This was replaced with (if I remember right) original parts, or at least good quality replicas (have heard bad stories about replica engine mounts..).

Then, the engine developed a rattle. It's heard best inside the car with the windows closed. It's the sort of rattle that sounds like a timing chain rattling, or as if someone left a screwdriver under the bonnet..

I replaced other engine mount, no improvement.

It's worst in 'D' at idle, still there driving at low speeds, not so bad in 'P', and gone in Reverse.

What's causing it?

Russell

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190E's:
2.5-16v 1990 90,000m Astral Silver
2.0E 8v 1986 107,000m Black 2nd owner
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