Upper Bolt on '00 E320 Wagon Motor Mount - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Blaine · #1 11-20-2006, 12:44 PM

Could somebody that has replaced the motor mounts on an E320 (210) give me some advice on how they were able to access that darn upper bolt on the motor mounts.

It looks like I would have to remove the alternator to get to the passenger side and the A/C compressor to get to the driver side.

Even then it is as tight as....well, you pick the word.

I have a gear wrench that should help with the upper bolt but I think I'd even need one with a pivoting end which I could buy. I don't think there is any room for a socket in there.

Lower bolts are no problem, and I am guessing that after that I just need to jack up the engine a bit with the floor jack and the mounts should slide out.

If all else fails - any recommendations for a mechanic in the MA area that would install them?

Thanks in advance!
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Johnhef · #2 11-20-2006, 12:47 PM

Ive found a stubby 16mm wrench and a long pry bar works best.

Bansai · #3 11-20-2006, 01:17 PM

Take a look at this topic. Flexible 3/8" ratchet works very well.
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w210-e-class/1285038-just-replaced-engine-mounts.html

Blaine · #4 11-20-2006, 03:25 PM

Bansai and John - thanks so much!

Looks like I am going to try a stubby and the flex and see which one works best.

Looks like you had the lower bolts off first and then raised the engine 1-2" before you tried the upper bolts.

Does that help with clearance?

Also, no removal of the alternator or A/C compressor? Sure seems like it would be hard getting the breaker on the stubby or long handle of the flex to fit with them in place.

Thanks again!!!

Bansai · #5 11-20-2006, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blaine

Looks like you had the lower bolts off first and then raised the engine 1-2" before you tried the upper bolts.

Does that help with clearance?

Yes, it Really does. Otherwise you need to use thin, plasticine fingers for access to upper bolts.

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Also, no removal of the alternator or A/C compressor? Sure seems like it would be hard getting the breaker on the stubby or long handle of the flex to fit with them in place.

Thanks again!!!

You need to unbolt A/C Compressor only. Don't touch A/C hoses! Just move it carefully forward. It gives you enough root to get left mount.

Good luck!

Johnhef · #6 11-20-2006, 04:31 PM

sounds good but I've never had to undo the compressor or alternator- I've always had upper and lower bolts out before I raised it too... maybe just the way I do them, hasn't ever been a problem.