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I replaced the mounts on my W220 S600 without moving the engine - I dropped the subframe. I'm not sure whether the SL is harder or easier. The engine sits a little bit further back in the subframe.
It's still a difficult job though. Accessing the forward bolts on the left side mount arm is difficult - worth buying special tools for.
I'm getting ready to do this, my SL 600 has 77K miles and nothing in the carfax says these were done, i do feel a little vibration in the cab so looks like i'm going to be changing out all 3 mounts.
Anyone successfully do this on an SL 600 without removing the engine? Really want to find an easier way.
Yes it can be done. After suspending the engine with the cross bar, and removing the subframe & rack entirely, the engine must be lowered a few inches to give enough room to remove the the BRACKET & MOUNT together from the engine block, replace mount and then reinstall the set. Getting to all 4 bolts on each side is mostly blind, or requires a second person watching from the rear to guide the socket into place, It's very tedious and requires swivels on the extensions, but you need to tape the swivels so they don't flop around too much also.
Still far better than removing the entire engine and transmission from the car.
Discovered a leaking left side mount on my 06' SL65 last week. Seeing that and knowing what it entails is a bummer I must say. Work begins at my indie today on the operation. I'm replacing pulleys, belt and tensioner while its out as well as anything else we see (turbo oil seals?). Plugs were done 5k ago, so they should be fine. Anyone whose done this have suggestions on other items to address while its out? I think the valve cover gaskets are fine.
Discovered a leaking left side mount on my 06' SL65 last week. Seeing that and knowing what it entails is a bummer I must say. Work begins at my indie today on the operation. I'm replacing pulleys, belt and tensioner while its out as well as anything else we see (turbo oil seals?). Plugs were done 5k ago, so they should be fine. Anyone whose done this have suggestions on other items to address while its out? I think the valve cover gaskets are fine.
How did that work out for you? I have an 07 Sl65. No sign of leaking but it has 88k miles on it. I also dont know if they have ever been replaced.
It went smoothly, though I was the money man and not the one spinning a wrench. This was above my local indie's skillset, so I took it to a shop my brother uses in S. FL. Some Argentinian former racers had me done in just a few days. I would almost consider an engine drop something all SL65 owners should prepare themselves for. It's not a knock on the car, it's just the price you pay to enjoy the finest roadster on the road.
03-06-2018, 03:01 PM
