V Class Idle Noise

[pagero]

Hello Guys,

I have a v230 Petrol R1997 with 65k miles, one of the problem i have is a bad knocking noise at idle coming from the thermostat body(putting a screwdriver to ear to it), as soon as the revs are raised the noise stops, any ideas i was told by someone that it might be the damper underneath but not sure, whats inside the thermostat body(any mechanical parts?) anyone had this problem

Also Suspension problems looking at changing to coil springs and N/S/F central locking motor,

Im actually quite dissapointed in mercedes in such a low mileage car and let me tell you its been at mercs with mega money spent on suspension issue from 25k miles

Thanks

 

[BlackC55]

The V-class is very poor in terms of quality. Its built in spain too. Not a proper MB.

It sounds like a tensioner problem to me.

 

[pagero]

Hi, noise stopped once damper under pressure, ordered a new one for tomorrow, bought springs for rear today, will hopefully have back on road soon Thanks guys