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10-23-2009, 07:32 AM
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1st Post - E430 Vacuum Sound?
I just bought a used 2002 4 Matic and hear a pretty obvious vacuum-type sound when accelerating. Run fine, most obvious at very low speeds, might be normal - any tips? .
10-23-2009, 11:18 AM
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Get it on
a lift and have the front transfer case checked for noise.
4matics are noisier.
4matics are noisier.
10-23-2009, 11:24 AM
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Roger that, thanks. I am getting breaks done at dealer next week ($1k) and will ask. Are front transfer case issues common? Am I potentialy looking at another big $?
10-23-2009, 12:41 PM
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1997 s320, 1997 e320
$1k for changing your brakes
. i hope in that price is incluled changing both front and rear rotors + pads + sensors, replacing the brake fluid, and washing your car. norm, you can change your brakes for a lot cheaper at a mercedes mechanic. most of them charge around $200 or less for a brake job. avoid dealer unless you don;t mind paying big $$$.
. i hope in that price is incluled changing both front and rear rotors + pads + sensors, replacing the brake fluid, and washing your car. norm, you can change your brakes for a lot cheaper at a mercedes mechanic. most of them charge around $200 or less for a brake job. avoid dealer unless you don;t mind paying big $$$.
10-23-2009, 02:28 PM
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You cn
do your own brakes
follow diy on www.benzworld.org w210 diy section
Take you a few hours,simple tools,easy.
Do not go to the dealer.Find an mb indie shop if you won't do it yourself. But you can do it yourself.
follow diy on www.benzworld.org w210 diy section
Take you a few hours,simple tools,easy.
Do not go to the dealer.Find an mb indie shop if you won't do it yourself. But you can do it yourself.
10-23-2009, 02:38 PM
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Can't do it myself - but not rich either. I will look for local Euro mechanic and price it out. Thing$ are high here in D.C., Merchants Tire, where I get the oil changed in my Acura quoted about the same price.
Thanks guys...Norm
Thanks guys...Norm
10-23-2009, 03:34 PM
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Rotors
if you need them and pads and labor well under 5bills.Less if your rotors are smooth.Shop around.
