E63 5.5Biturbo engine mounts
#1
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E63 5.5Biturbo engine mounts
Hi,
How long does it take to change the engine and gearbox mounts on the 5.5 RWD engine? My local Indy says the data sheet doesn't provide a time to complete the job, anyone done it in here?
Many thanks
Trevor
How long does it take to change the engine and gearbox mounts on the 5.5 RWD engine? My local Indy says the data sheet doesn't provide a time to complete the job, anyone done it in here?
Many thanks
Trevor
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2014 E63S; AMS 100 octane ecu tune; edok tcu tune; BB intakes; dyno tuned
I'm under warranty itll cost me nothing
#5
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Get some Aftermarket Mounts from EastCoastEuro. These are apparently a lifetime part. I just had them installed, there's a slight change in smoothness but they're still far more stable than stock. As far as costs I have a guy I work with in the Mid Atlantic Area outside of Baltimore. He used to be a MB Technician prior to opening his business. When he was planning on doing just the mounts, he was going to drop just the subframe from the motor and support the engine while in the bay as the subframe was lowered and the mounts replaced there. It was about $600 cheaper than what I did because I had the turboback pipes installed at the same time. Regardless, I shopped around before deciding and most shops quoted me in the $1500-1900 range for this job. You may want to suggest this technique and see if it changes their pricing at all.
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Get some Aftermarket Mounts from EastCoastEuro. These are apparently a lifetime part. I just had them installed, there's a slight change in smoothness but they're still far more stable than stock. As far as costs I have a guy I work with in the Mid Atlantic Area outside of Baltimore. He used to be a MB Technician prior to opening his business. When he was planning on doing just the mounts, he was going to drop just the subframe from the motor and support the engine while in the bay as the subframe was lowered and the mounts replaced there. It was about $600 cheaper than what I did because I had the turboback pipes installed at the same time. Regardless, I shopped around before deciding and most shops quoted me in the $1500-1900 range for this job. You may want to suggest this technique and see if it changes their pricing at all.
Whats the shop called?
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#11
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#12
The trans mount is super easy, just 3 bolts, no need to drop exhaust or anything.
Mine was covered under warranty thankfully, the SA said it usually costs about $3600 for all 3 mounts. My vehicle is a AWD model so I’m not sure if it would be different for the RWD ones.
what are your symptoms btw? Rough idle, harsh shifting?
#13
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Sorry to hijack.
Cerberus - do you have any recommendations for local Nova tech? Or do you go to your Balmore guy due to lack of trusted shop here around the Beltway? I also need to baseline dyno the car....
thanks
Cerberus - do you have any recommendations for local Nova tech? Or do you go to your Balmore guy due to lack of trusted shop here around the Beltway? I also need to baseline dyno the car....
thanks
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Many thanks all. It just feels a bit loose when pulling away and on hard up shifts the car almost moves left/right a little. They aren't broken, just a bit worn being original I would think.