Is a loud engine normal for an E350 Sport?
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They didn't rack it. Just popped the hood and took it for a drive (with me pointing out the noise).
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Open the hood to check the firewall insulation behind the engine has sag. Kind of suspect that it let some engine noise into the cabin. I know that my insulation sag like around 1 inch in 2 area. Going to get the dealer to take a look at it to see if they can adhesive glue it back next time I'm in service. Maybe buy high heat resistance tape from amazon to tape it back flush against the plastic barrier/wall if the dealer won't take care of it.
It looks to be in pretty good shape to me. While there is just a tiny bit sagging forward, I cannot imagine that's responsible for the noise I am hearing.
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yes, mechanic recommended by multiple people.
local mercedes dealer is a joke. Told me I needed $2600 of work without visually inspecting the car - recommended a bunch of stuff based on miles.
have you listened to the recording? I would be a tad bit surprised if that sound is because of mounts, but, hey, I'm new to this, so that's why I'm asking.
local mercedes dealer is a joke. Told me I needed $2600 of work without visually inspecting the car - recommended a bunch of stuff based on miles.
have you listened to the recording? I would be a tad bit surprised if that sound is because of mounts, but, hey, I'm new to this, so that's why I'm asking.
Mounts are easy on that car. Don't look for a magic fix, just fix the actual issue.
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He was estimating based on the amount of vibration on the steering wheel.
While I definitely would have preferred a visual inspection, he seemed to know what he was talking about. No?
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New engine and transmission mounts installed and guess what?...
Problem solved.
What I've learned:
- I am more sensitive to sound than most people. Some other Mercedes owners (including 3 Mercedes mechanics) thought the sound was normal. I knew it was not (and I've owned a Mercedes for only 4 weeks).
- Mercedes cars can, in fact, be almost as quite as Japanese cars in the cabin.
- Where to get my Mercedes fixed. I found an awesome mechanic who was really understanding and fixed the issue for a fraction of the Mercedes dealer's cost.
- These forums are quite helpful. Thanks to everyone for your input!
- @ItalianJoe1 is the man! He was the first to call out the fix and was right on.
Here's video after the new mounts, in case you want to compare to my earlier video
Problem solved.
What I've learned:
- I am more sensitive to sound than most people. Some other Mercedes owners (including 3 Mercedes mechanics) thought the sound was normal. I knew it was not (and I've owned a Mercedes for only 4 weeks).
- Mercedes cars can, in fact, be almost as quite as Japanese cars in the cabin.
- Where to get my Mercedes fixed. I found an awesome mechanic who was really understanding and fixed the issue for a fraction of the Mercedes dealer's cost.
- These forums are quite helpful. Thanks to everyone for your input!
- @ItalianJoe1 is the man! He was the first to call out the fix and was right on.
Here's video after the new mounts, in case you want to compare to my earlier video
Last edited by fganter; Mar 9, 2019 at 12:38 PM.
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New engine and transmission mounts installed and guess what?...
Problem solved.
What I've learned:
- I am more sensitive to sound than most people. Some other Mercedes owners thought the sound was normal. I knew it was not (and I've owned a Mercedes for only 4 weeks).
- Mercedes cars can, in fact, be almost as quite as Japanese cars in the cabin.
- Where to get my Mercedes fixed. I found an awesome mechanic who was really understanding and fixed the issue for a fraction of the Mercedes dealer's cost.
- These forums are quite helpful. Thanks to everyone for your input!
- @ItalianJoe1 is the man! He was the first to call out the fix and was right on.
Here's video after the new mounts, in case you want to compare to my earlier video
https://youtu.be/yBOReTgst60
Problem solved.
What I've learned:
- I am more sensitive to sound than most people. Some other Mercedes owners thought the sound was normal. I knew it was not (and I've owned a Mercedes for only 4 weeks).
- Mercedes cars can, in fact, be almost as quite as Japanese cars in the cabin.
- Where to get my Mercedes fixed. I found an awesome mechanic who was really understanding and fixed the issue for a fraction of the Mercedes dealer's cost.
- These forums are quite helpful. Thanks to everyone for your input!
- @ItalianJoe1 is the man! He was the first to call out the fix and was right on.
Here's video after the new mounts, in case you want to compare to my earlier video
https://youtu.be/yBOReTgst60
. Did you notice any difference in the smoothness of the shifting?
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I have not yet noticed a change in shifting. However, I just had the mounts installed, so I was paying more attention to the sound.
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After watching/listening to your YouTube videos, I don’t think you’re more sensitive.
Theres definitely a big difference.
Also, my 2016 E350 is very quiet from the interior. (The engine seems to be noisy/slightly clackety at standing idle from the outside... Maybe I’m over sensitive!)
Theres definitely a big difference.
Also, my 2016 E350 is very quiet from the interior. (The engine seems to be noisy/slightly clackety at standing idle from the outside... Maybe I’m over sensitive!)
New engine and transmission mounts installed and guess what?...
Problem solved.
What I've learned:
- I am more sensitive to sound than most people. Some other Mercedes owners thought the sound was normal. I knew it was not (and I've owned a Mercedes for only 4 weeks).
- Mercedes cars can, in fact, be almost as quite as Japanese cars in the cabin.
- Where to get my Mercedes fixed. I found an awesome mechanic who was really understanding and fixed the issue for a fraction of the Mercedes dealer's cost.
- These forums are quite helpful. Thanks to everyone for your input!
- @ItalianJoe1 is the man! He was the first to call out the fix and was right on.
Here's video after the new mounts, in case you want to compare to my earlier video
https://youtu.be/yBOReTgst60
Problem solved.
What I've learned:
- I am more sensitive to sound than most people. Some other Mercedes owners thought the sound was normal. I knew it was not (and I've owned a Mercedes for only 4 weeks).
- Mercedes cars can, in fact, be almost as quite as Japanese cars in the cabin.
- Where to get my Mercedes fixed. I found an awesome mechanic who was really understanding and fixed the issue for a fraction of the Mercedes dealer's cost.
- These forums are quite helpful. Thanks to everyone for your input!
- @ItalianJoe1 is the man! He was the first to call out the fix and was right on.
Here's video after the new mounts, in case you want to compare to my earlier video
https://youtu.be/yBOReTgst60
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New engine and transmission mounts installed and guess what?...
Problem solved.
What I've learned:
- I am more sensitive to sound than most people. Some other Mercedes owners thought the sound was normal. I knew it was not (and I've owned a Mercedes for only 4 weeks).
- Mercedes cars can, in fact, be almost as quite as Japanese cars in the cabin.
- Where to get my Mercedes fixed. I found an awesome mechanic who was really understanding and fixed the issue for a fraction of the Mercedes dealer's cost.
- These forums are quite helpful. Thanks to everyone for your input!
- @ItalianJoe1 is the man! He was the first to call out the fix and was right on.
Here's video after the new mounts, in case you want to compare to my earlier video
https://youtu.be/yBOReTgst60
Problem solved.
What I've learned:
- I am more sensitive to sound than most people. Some other Mercedes owners thought the sound was normal. I knew it was not (and I've owned a Mercedes for only 4 weeks).
- Mercedes cars can, in fact, be almost as quite as Japanese cars in the cabin.
- Where to get my Mercedes fixed. I found an awesome mechanic who was really understanding and fixed the issue for a fraction of the Mercedes dealer's cost.
- These forums are quite helpful. Thanks to everyone for your input!
- @ItalianJoe1 is the man! He was the first to call out the fix and was right on.
Here's video after the new mounts, in case you want to compare to my earlier video
https://youtu.be/yBOReTgst60
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New engine and transmission mounts installed and guess what?...
Problem solved.
What I've learned:
- I am more sensitive to sound than most people. Some other Mercedes owners (including 3 Mercedes mechanics) thought the sound was normal. I knew it was not (and I've owned a Mercedes for only 4 weeks).
- Mercedes cars can, in fact, be almost as quite as Japanese cars in the cabin.
- Where to get my Mercedes fixed. I found an awesome mechanic who was really understanding and fixed the issue for a fraction of the Mercedes dealer's cost.
- These forums are quite helpful. Thanks to everyone for your input!
- @ItalianJoe1 is the man! He was the first to call out the fix and was right on.
Here's video after the new mounts, in case you want to compare to my earlier video
https://youtu.be/yBOReTgst60
Problem solved.
What I've learned:
- I am more sensitive to sound than most people. Some other Mercedes owners (including 3 Mercedes mechanics) thought the sound was normal. I knew it was not (and I've owned a Mercedes for only 4 weeks).
- Mercedes cars can, in fact, be almost as quite as Japanese cars in the cabin.
- Where to get my Mercedes fixed. I found an awesome mechanic who was really understanding and fixed the issue for a fraction of the Mercedes dealer's cost.
- These forums are quite helpful. Thanks to everyone for your input!
- @ItalianJoe1 is the man! He was the first to call out the fix and was right on.
Here's video after the new mounts, in case you want to compare to my earlier video
https://youtu.be/yBOReTgst60
Was it under warranty ? or How much does it cost you to replace Engine mounts ?
My indy tech told me this will need 9 hrs to replace engine mount.
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Hello everyone.
I purchased my 2016 E350 with 30.000 miles 4 months ago, and I have the same noise, coming from the right side of the cabin, throttle-like sound exactly like the one in the video. I'm sure that the mounts are still in good , and still confused about the noise. Sometimes it's bothersome. On higher speeds and RPM, that sound disappears, and the car is quiet more than multiple cars I've driven. Its only occurring from a red-light stop or city driving at lower speeds. Anyone found solution? I took it for inspection when purchased and thr mechanic said everything is fine.
P.S. my previous car was 2010 E350 with 140.000 miles and it didn't sound like that at all. By the way, I test drive a 2013 E350 and sounded loud as this 2016 E350. Is it the new engine for that model with higher torque and horsepower "just" louder? Or is something wrong? Thanks in advance
I purchased my 2016 E350 with 30.000 miles 4 months ago, and I have the same noise, coming from the right side of the cabin, throttle-like sound exactly like the one in the video. I'm sure that the mounts are still in good , and still confused about the noise. Sometimes it's bothersome. On higher speeds and RPM, that sound disappears, and the car is quiet more than multiple cars I've driven. Its only occurring from a red-light stop or city driving at lower speeds. Anyone found solution? I took it for inspection when purchased and thr mechanic said everything is fine.
P.S. my previous car was 2010 E350 with 140.000 miles and it didn't sound like that at all. By the way, I test drive a 2013 E350 and sounded loud as this 2016 E350. Is it the new engine for that model with higher torque and horsepower "just" louder? Or is something wrong? Thanks in advance
