i just bought a used e500 took it to benz had them look of the whole car for 160$ they said it was al good except for a head gasket leak but that wasent a problem. so i bought the car and the fist time i drove it by my self i got the clunk comming from the front og the car if i step on it and go up to around 20 and let of i get a nasty clunk is this a motor moun or a suspension issue or tranny mount im leaning towards a motor or tranny mount, how hard are they to replace by yourself, or how much would it be to have a shop do it whats the avg.? also should i call benz and complain about the car. besides that i love the car its very smooth and fun to drive the only other dislike is you can hear that v8 even when you step on it

 

The Benz shop told you head gasket is not a problem. If it were me I would have returned the car an kept looking. No telling what you have at this point. Maybe major front end work.

 

You didn't state mileage. Ball joints and bushings are common failures on this car.

Head gasket leak is rare. I don't expect a head gasket but what is common is valve cover leaking on pass side needing gaskets.

I would never buy a car with a head gasket leak.

Pull the covers and look for the valve cover oil leak.

 

ohh im sorry its a valve cover leak, the car has 53,000 miles on it and mercedes said the car was well maintained is there anyway i can narrow it down for you guys? if im going over 30 and punch it i dont feel the clunk?, and i think i may be feeling my shifter *** move but this could be just me, maybe a tranny mount?

 

anyone else wanna chime in, i also have a update i was at a stop light and held my brake and hit the gas i heard the same clunk, so im leaning towards a motor or tranny mount how har is it to replace them ? i was told the motor has to be removed. how much would a avg. shop charge for a job like that

 

removed?

Engine/Trans mounts are a common replaxcement on these cars.

 

How hard is it to fix the valve cover leak ? what do the parts cost?

 

Man take that **** back to the dealer and tell them you paid for inspection and you still havin same issues for what you brought it in for .. Make sure try to get it comped so u dont pay another 160 . They might say u didnt have this issue last time and try to charge you but stand your ground . If they cant do anything for you goto a INDI benz place they might check it out for free if you have it repaired there . if you change yourself after you figure out what it is online you might get cheaper oem then from dealers or indis
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You can search the forum , google your question , find a DIY or others will show u how

 

Ok im going to call benz today and see if they will help me out theres also so other stuff that they didnt notice rear A/C being hot and a few other small things. im going to stand my ground hopefully they will help me out

 

Your front end clunk is most likely Thrust Control Arms/Torque Strut, very simple to identify. Reach under the front of your car and locate the silver looking rod that connects from the wheel to the front of the car. Try to twist it. If it twists, they need replacing. They should have no play at all.

Also you can test your ball joints, they are notorious for making clunking noises. When I changed my Thrust Arm it was actually not the bushing but the ball joint.

Quick reference:
There are main ball joints for the front end suspension. In order from closes to front of car going backwards.

1) End link ball joint:
These rarely go bad, they can cause vibrating at high speed according to what ive read on here... I would also wager lose feeling in steering.

2) Trust Arm ball joint, When these go bad you will have clunks going over bumps, and clunks when applying brakes quickly and firmly. You can ride of them for a while but they will shred the ends of your tires.

3) Control Arm/Lateral Arm ball joint
This is the ball joint in the middle that takes most of the stress of the vehicle. When it goes you will hear clunking but will also hear squeaking/creaking noises if you go over bumps, or even just push down on the front of the car... These are dangerous if you let them ride like this for too long, if this ball joint fails prepare to lose control of your car.

4) Upper Ball Joint
This is the Ball joint you have that connects the Upper Wishbone to the Steering knuckle. You will have thumping sounds and will also be able to grab your wheel and move it around... Replace ASAP, a bad upper ball joint will be VERY bad if it snaps.

If you have a bad ball joint it will reveal itself as slight pulling to one side (whichever side the bad joint is on) when applying light braking.

 

i check it our and its a motor mound i put it in gear with the hood open then hit the gas alittle and i saw the while left side of the motor pickup about 2 inches

 

The stealer ship quoted me 800 all 3 mounts does that sound fair? They said if 1 goes the others are soon to come
i stil kinda want to do it myself how hard is it to do myself.

 

Don't go to a Dealer if it's not under warranty! Go to a good Indie and you'll probably pay half that.

 

Search the forum, i think i remember a few write ups. I've done it before and it's a days work and and extra hand is always useful. Be prepared to scratch your arms up.