I read somewhere that the mounts MB dealers sell are much better and
last longer than after-market mounts. Can anybody confirm this?
Bill
On Sun, 04 May 2008 01:49:03 -0500, Wan-ning Tan <suntan@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
wrote:
>Both are pretty straight forward. I have done these on W201 and W126,
>both diesel but assume W124 gasoline would be similar.
>
>I would recommend using the drive-on ramps under the front wheels.
>Remove the engine mount bolt (hex Allen key, 7 or 8mm, can't remember)
>from below. This is deep inside the cross-member so shine a flashlight
>into the hole and find it. Remove from both sides.
>
>Now come out under the car. Remove other bolts on the mount from top.
>The mount for diesel has two more bolts on top. I am not sure about
>mount for gas engine. If there is not enough clearance, you may have to
>go to the next step first.
>
>Use a wood (e.g. 2x4, or even a thick board) as buffer. Find a position
>to maximize the contact between oil pan and the wood. Place jack under
>the wood. Raise the engine 1-2". Do it slowly and keep checking if
>clearance is enough, especially at the front fan and the firewall. The
>pan is strong enough to be jacked up this way, though distributing the
>weight evenly is very important. Never jack directly into the pan or it
>will crack.
>
>Remove the engine mount. If there is heat shield, note how it seats.
>
>Installation is reverse.
>
>Transmission mount is similar. Use the jack/wood to support under the
>pan. Remove the cross member and the mount. Double check where the
>bolts/nuts go before you start. The two cars I worked have different
>trans mount layout.
>
>
>JSR wrote:
>> Hi,
>> Any tips on replacing the engine mounts and possibly the tranny mount
on
>> a 1991 124?
>> Cheers,
>> J.
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