The M111 is not quiet like a Japanese engine. It has a noisy double row timing chain instead of a belt. The emissions system can also make noise.

Is this a new noise?

How many miles?

Diagnosing noises over the net is hard. Get thee to a mechanic.

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John Shellenberg
1998 C230 "Black Betty" 240K

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