Engine mount worn

[Guest tomasulu]

brought my 05 e240 to c&c for their free used-car check up and was told the engine mount is worn. they quoted me $1000 for its replacement. i haven't noticed much vibration from the engine bay unless i accelerate hard.

so what do you think? should i wait or change and if change, would it be cheaper to do it elsewhere?

[Guest alumetal]

If it not broken......Y change it in the first place ??

[Guest Gasman]

Think worn means going to break sometime soon, so they will play safe, ask u to change.

[Guest Raskie]

My ex-Volvo had the same problem and cost almost $800+ too .. like u I din really notice the difference ...

why not scout round some outside shops for a quote or two ?

[Guest tomasulu]

the car drives really well otherwise so yeah i am leaning towards wait-and-see. but if you've replaced your engine mount before, let me know your experience.

[Guest VBlaster_W211]

Mine was replaced under warranty just before the end of the 3rd year. Same special German tech inspection clinic.

Anyway, engine mounts will be worn over time, like tyres. Change when needed.

[Guest alexng]

But i thought engine mouting will not be worm out so easily? I'm not sure bout new engine mouting, if the same as W124, mine was only replace once with 15years of ownership...

[Guest tanwill]

wah ! your w124 engine mounting damn lasting.

My is about once every 5-6 years

[Guest alexng]

I'm not sure how it's last, but 1 thing for sure is have the gearbox in good condition. Because gearbox causes jerky will affect the life span of mouting.

[Guest VBlaster_W211]

How engine and gearbox mounts last depend a lot on driving conditions. If worn, just replace. Simple matter.

[Guest broccoli]

it is common for engine mounts to get worn out after 4-5 years. Vibration is the most obvious signs. My old honda city had engine mounts replacement as well, damage was around $400-$500.

[Guest j888]

anyone has any recommendation for cheaper workshop for engine mount change ? C&C quoted me $800. Anyone else besides MBM?

[Guest Raskie]

j888 wrote:

anyone has any recommendation for cheaper workshop for engine mount change ? C&C quoted me $800. Anyone else besides MBM?

there were some w/s mentioned in the service thread like ROUND, OKI etc .. give them a call to ask.

[Guest VBlaster_W211]

Most of us go to MBM after C&C's warranty is over.