Engine mount question

[latief]

Do both engine mounts go bad on the w124, or is it only the one on the passenger side due to heat?

thanks,

[JohnM.]

Depends. Any major shocks (accidents) in the cars history can also blow them. Otherwise its just age that does them in. Replacing them as a pair is always good bet.

[latief]

true,

just trying to limit cost since i might be selling soon. but i am sure i need the passenger side one..

how do you test them?

thanks,,

[JohnM.]

Having someone rock the engine while you watch from below to see which mount is moving most?

[RichardM98]

John's advice is good. Even if one has failed more than the other, replacing that one will only stress the older one more. Replace them as a set if possible. Plus the smoother the car runs the easier it will be to sell.

[latief]

Will replace them and update, it seems i need a transmission mount too !!!

[OzC36]

The engine is supported by two engine mounts, one at each side and a third one at the rear on the transmission.

Engine mounts:
http://www.**********.com/search/product.aspx?sid=oedkhkjwk5qry445nqkh0v55&makeid=800016@Mercedes&modelid=1193958@300E&year=1993&cid=20@Engine%20Parts,%20Seals%20%26%20Gaskets&gid=5552@Engine/Motor%20Mount

Transmission mount:
http://www.**********.com/search/product.aspx?sid=oedkhkjwk5qry445nqkh0v55&makeid=800016@Mercedes&modelid=1193958@300E&year=1993&cid=33@Transmission/Transaxle%20System&gid=8616@Transmission%20Mount

[latief]

Originally Posted by OzC36

The engine is supported by two engine mounts, one at each side and a third one at the rear on the transmission.

Engine mounts:
http://www.**********.com/search/product.aspx?sid=oedkhkjwk5qry445nqkh0v55&makeid=800016@Mercedes&modelid=1193958@300E&year=1993&cid=20@Engine%20Parts,%20Seals%20%26%20Gaskets&gid=5552@Engine/Motor%20Mount

Transmission mount:
http://www.**********.com/search/product.aspx?sid=oedkhkjwk5qry445nqkh0v55&makeid=800016@Mercedes&modelid=1193958@300E&year=1993&cid=33@Transmission/Transaxle%20System&gid=8616@Transmission%20Mount

thanks,

links are not working

[babymog]

Measure clearance to the crossmember, only way to tell.

[OzC36]

Sorry I may have breached a peachparts protocol here in using a link offsite...

[latief]

Actually, without even measuring, I have vibration in the cabin, and my car keeps on destroying the middle rubber exhaust hanger...the drive train is lower than it should be so i definitely need mounts. i will replace all of them including the transmission mount....

thanks,

[latief]

Originally Posted by OzC36

Sorry I may have breached a peachparts protocol here in using a link offsite...

No problem