I wondered about mounts. Mine are in good shape, but I haven't crawled under to check the dogbone on the back of the engine. Probably should do that.
I know my son's 2005 needs mounts. I was going to do his and see how much of a job it was before tackling mine... Dan who needs to look at the forums once in a while On May 17, 2012, at 7:08 AM, Dan Penoff <lwb...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Interesting that you posted this, as I have noticed my wagon doing exactly > the same thing. > > I wonder if it needs wires? Mine doesn't need any of the items you replaced. > > I would bring it up at my next stealership oil change, but they would > probably come back with a litany of repairs it needs. > > Dan > > On May 16, 2012, at 9:41 PM, Allan Streib <str...@cs.indiana.edu> wrote: > >> 2003 Focus, DOHC Zetec engine, 150K miles. Has developed a rough idle, >> actually more like a low frequency vibration that is more apparent >> inside the car than out. >> >> I've changed all the motor mounts, which reduced the interior sensation >> from almost a buzzing to a less objectionable vibration. >> >> Recently changed spark plugs. That didn't make any noticeable >> difference in anything. >> >> Tried unplugging and capping vacuum line to EGR valve, no change (though >> that doesn't eliminate the possibility of a stuck valve, I guess). >> >> MAF sensor looks clean (but have not tested it electrically). However >> that doesn't have much to do with idle does it? >> >> Only filter that is not new/recent is fuel... but if that was restricted >> I'd have problems at speed more than at idle wouldn't I? >> >> No apparent leaks, tonight I spritzed carb cleaner in all likely areas >> and the idle didn't change at all. >> >> Otherwise it seems to run well. Check engine light is not on. Starts >> easily, has good power. >> >> Other ideas? >> >> -- >> 1983 300D >> 1979 300SD >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
