The first time I started the car I thought it didn't start, then I heard it running in the distance. No clunk, no shake....just smooth. Pulling out of the driveway was a joy, even though it is a slight upslope, which before was met with a metal to metal grinding kind of a noise.

Right mount was totally collapsed....left one is good, having been replaced about 4 years ago.

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1976 240D
1987 560SL
2007 E320 Bluetec
1998 C280 (now son’s car)
1982 240D Manual - Sold

If your engine mounts were that bad, the transmission mount ( or rear engine mount as showm in the manual) is probably also bad. Consider replacing that too. Also adjust your engine stop limit. And check the engine shock.

http://skinnerbox.steaky.org/Service/W123/Index/616/01General.htm



Dave

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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car