engine mounts

[sshamgit]

engine mounts for 02year e320cdi are they expensive .are they easy to fit. i was advised that the nearside tends to go first, could anyone confirm that . thanks in antisipation

 

[Parrot of Doom]

If its anything like my E300TD they'll be around £70 each, and quite simple to replace. Check the DIY section.

 

[oigle]

engine mounts for 02year e320cdi are they expensive .are they easy to fit. i was advised that the nearside tends to go first, could anyone confirm that . thanks in antisipation

My experience, and advice from a MB techie, is that the RH side goes first due to the compression caused by engine torque pushing in that rotational direction.

 

[sshamgit]

thanks guys . is that right side viewd from drivers seat . i e the offside of vehicle. or right side looking under the bonnet .i e the near side of vehicle.

 

[Xtractorfan]

R/h side is always the drivers side on a UK spec car..as viewed from the drivers seat

 

[simon winn]

Left went on mine - £150 all in from MB. You need to remove the lower cover plates and the Right side is more trickky due to the turbo and exaust being in the way. The top bolt is a 16mm of all things so you will need a 16mm ring spanner. Hope this helps.

 

[sshamgit]

thanks a lot

 

[oigle]

Left went on mine - £150 all in from MB. You need to remove the lower cover plates and the Right side is more trickky due to the turbo and exaust being in the way. The top bolt is a 16mm of all things so you will need a 16mm ring spanner. Hope this helps.

Reccommended method is to remove the wheel and wheel arch inner plastic shield. This gives easy access to the engine mount. You need to remove the front under tray to be able to support the engine whilst removing the mount. Don't jack the engine to try to make the mount bolts clear the chassis - take the mounting plate off the side of the engine block - 4 bolts - and then undo the 2 lower mount bolts from under the chassis rail. It is quite an easy job, either side. You should use a special socket on the engine mounting plate bolts but I found a 3/16" ordinary socket worked OK if you don't have the special star socket. You may need a universal joint on the socket bar for 2 of the bolts.