New Motor Mounts = Unbelievable Difference! - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Chris W. · #1 08-20-2003, 01:56 PM

Just put new motor mounts on my '95 E300D. I've only had the car for about a month and this is my first diesel.

It made a HUGE difference in the car! I mean HUGE! Especially at starting the engine, stopping, and idle. It was a classic case of "I had no idea how it was really _supposed_ to be".

The car is soooo much smoother now it is fantastic. Old mounts were totally collapsed, unbeknownst to me.

Now I know! I guess I'll be good for another 100K or so. These motor mounts, plus new struts/shocks, and new ball joints, and I am driving a totally different, fantastic feeling car.

Ahhhh.

Rgds,
Chris W.
'95 E300D with new lease on road life at 140K

gsxr · #2 08-20-2003, 03:29 PM

Now add Sportline sway bars and perhaps the Sportline control arm bushings, and you'll be amazed at what it can do on a twisty road!

#3 08-20-2003, 04:12 PM

Ok, I'll bite...is there an add-on swaybar kit for a 1980 240D? Not that I drive in a way that makes sway a problem.....

gsxr · #4 08-20-2003, 04:21 PM

There are almost no 123 performance parts. You might be able to swap on a 300D or 300TD sway bar, if they are larger (not sure if they are or not). The 123 was never even remotely considered a "performance" car, but the 124 and 201 can be made to do surprisinly well on the racetrack!

R Walter · #5 08-20-2003, 10:48 PM

Chris,

I've got the same year and model with 104K. Did you install the motor mounts yourself? How hard was the install? What did it cost? Thanks.