2002-E320-Shivers in Idle
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2002 E320 Silver
2002-E320-Shivers in Idle
I have two issues and like time, hope to get answers from the forum.
- Whenever the car is stopped at a stop light, the car shivers in idle.
- At 50+ MPH, the ride is bumby. 4 tires are new purchased 2 weeks back - balancing was done then - complained to Sears and they replaced the 4 tires with a better set of tires - still the problem is there.
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E430 Avanrgarde
Get your engine mounts checked first mine had collapsed 2001 e430.
I changed the spark plugs and plug leads on mine first and whilst there was an improvement the new mounts made the engine almost totally vibration free.
Lynall
I changed the spark plugs and plug leads on mine first and whilst there was an improvement the new mounts made the engine almost totally vibration free.
Lynall
Last edited by lynall; Oct 7, 2009 at 05:10 AM.
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2006 E55 and 2002 E320
The shivering could be from engine mounts.
Bumpy ride... that could be a multitude of things. Is one particular axle or particular side or particular wheel bumpier than the others?
Bumpy ride... that could be a multitude of things. Is one particular axle or particular side or particular wheel bumpier than the others?
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2002 E320 Silver
Thanks to all for posting your replies. My laptop HD died on me last week hence did not get a chance to check the posts. My vehicle has 93,500 miles.
I took the bite and went to the MB dealer. Turned out 2 spark plug cables - they did not fire at all apparently but the plugs turned out to be fine. Once replaced it is almost smooth.
The bumby ride was an issue of tire balancing. Once rebalanced using Road Master, the ride is now very comfortable.
The recommendations from them was the following,
1. Change all spark plugs ($690)
2. Breather replacement for one value ($320)
Are the spark plugs this expensive? Any ideas? What would you recommend.
I took the bite and went to the MB dealer. Turned out 2 spark plug cables - they did not fire at all apparently but the plugs turned out to be fine. Once replaced it is almost smooth.
The bumby ride was an issue of tire balancing. Once rebalanced using Road Master, the ride is now very comfortable.
The recommendations from them was the following,
1. Change all spark plugs ($690)
2. Breather replacement for one value ($320)
Are the spark plugs this expensive? Any ideas? What would you recommend.
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
Get the 17mm special boot
spark plug tool.
Get 12 ngk7090 plugs at about 3bucks each and spend 2-3 hours doing your plugs.
pm me for the tool and i can talk you through the spark plug change.
Easy diy if you spend the time and follow directions.
Stop going to sears for tires
Stop going to the dealer for repairs
They will broke you
Get 12 ngk7090 plugs at about 3bucks each and spend 2-3 hours doing your plugs.
pm me for the tool and i can talk you through the spark plug change.
Easy diy if you spend the time and follow directions.
Stop going to sears for tires
Stop going to the dealer for repairs
They will broke you
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LOL i like the sarcasm. Yea, my car shivers in idle too. I had spark plugs change abour 10k ago. My tech says it's a sign for new motor mounts. Also, do you guys experience any "engine valve cover leakage"? both our W211 and W210 are leaking due to broken seal....
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Of course, there are a lot of other possible areas to leak so cleaning and then inspecting is the strategy.
Good luck
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2002 E320 Silver
I had the engine mount inspected. The mech says that it is still pretty tight and not shaking. Nevertheless, I had them replace the 12 spark plugs. I am at 98K anyways. The shivering has slowed down, but still there. This puzzles me!!!
