I will check with my stealership on the parts prices. Too bad the "Q" can't get domestic parts for us....
Dan On May 17, 2012, at 9:25 AM, Allan Streib <str...@cs.indiana.edu> wrote: > Dan Penoff <lwb...@yahoo.com> writes: > >> 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. > > The rear mount (torque mount, it's called) apparently can collect small > rocks and other debris which will then cause more vibration to be > transmitted. I replace mine (very easy to do) but didn't note any > debris trapped in the old one, and it didn't make a big difference. > > Changing the two mounts under the hood (transmission/left side and > motor/right side did result in improvement, but not elimination, of the > vibration. Also a pretty easy job. I did use aftermarket Chinese > mounts from Rockauto though, so maybe I need to try genuine Ford. > > Also wondering if it might resonance in the exhaust system for some > reason. Not sure why that would develop though. > > Allan > -- > 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
