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Old 04-14-2011, 09:20 AM
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1998 s320, 1995 e320 cabriolet, 1995 c36, 1988 230ce 5 speed, 2004 CL55 AMG
slight vibration while in P

I noticed a slight vibration the other day while letting the car warm up but then was unnoticeable while in D at a red light. Is this a sign of motor mounts or trany mounts going bad or what? any thoughts?
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More than likely motor mounts - they're about $64/per at Autohaus it is an easy DIY
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More than likely motor mounts - they're about $64/per at Autohaus it is an easy DIY
Easy DIY? don't you have to lift the motor out to replace these?
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Yes you do...

Get a broad piece of wood that will displace the weight of the engine over the jack's head.
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These cars also get real lean at idle (by design) and that can cause a rough idle condition. I just put new mounts in mine and it still idles a little rough.
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Get a broad piece of wood that will displace the weight of the engine over the jack's head.
pic? or DIY link?
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pic? or DIY link?
Staple did an R&R starter thread several years ago. I think he covered the mounts in that thread. If you check the threads started by Staple, and scan through looking for starter, it should be here.
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Not my post - but it is exactly what I did

Here you go - LINK

Credit goes to member 'myc43amg' for the post, again it's an easy DIY. I'd change the steering dampener and starter while you're there. I just replaced the water pump on my Tacoma, which entailed removing the timing belt - this job is much easier.

You'll need to buy a set of e-torx if you don't already have - Sears has the Lisle brand for use on a 3/8" ratchet

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