Hey all does anyone know of a how to manual or YouTube video of how to change the motor mounts? Or is that not really a do it yourself type job?

I checked the sticky post and didn’t see it listed there.

appreciate any insight either way thanks.

 

google replace motor mounts mercedes c320.

 

I vaguely remember someone posting instructions here or on MBWorld of running a "metal" strap/brace around the frame and engine. Would love to see a DIY what to buy and how to install it. The people who did it swore by it and it meant you would never have to purchase another motor mount. I think no matter how you drive in these cars, the motor mounts do not last long and even shorter lifespan in an SRT6.

If anyone has more details on this process, please post.

 

I haven’t seen anything about that but I found a fairly good video on YouTube by ND_72 who did it on his SLK32

i have the bottom bolts out and the engine jacked up by the pan currently. The special tool to reach the top bolts came in the mail today so hopefully it isn’t too much of a PIA to do the rest. 🤷‍♂️ time will tell

 

Back On my 10.55 V8 crossfire in 1011,, I bolted hooks on the engine and welded to the crossover engine frame hooks,
and shorten a strap and pulled the engine down on to the Motor mount, so the engine could not move ran over 600 runs
no MM failures, now on my 3 V8 it will have the same setup.

 

I completed the job the other day took maybe 3 hours. If anyone is wondering if they should attempt this themselves, it is very doable with generic hand tools, a jack and stands. You do however need a specialty Mercedes tool you can get on Amazon for 15 bucks

 

Be advised there is a glitch to this you should be aware. The original Mercedes mount part 203 241 11 13 is discontinued. The replacement part with the same referenced number is made by Lemforder as a replacement. I bought those from FCPEuro but the Lemforder part is larger and seems more stout AND IT WILL NOT go in DRIVERS SIDE without pulling the engine. It may work on the passenger side as there is more room there, but on the driver's side even when removing the steering stabilizer and disconnecting the tie rod from the Pitman arm and jacking the engine up as high as I could go ( you are limited by the distance closed at the firewall ) there is not enough room on the drivers side to get that Lemforder replacement engine mount into position.

The original style engine mounts 203 241 11 13 are still available after market made in Taiwan by Tenacity Auto Parts Co. They will slide in to both the driver side and passenger side from under the car by simply jacking up the engine, (please do that carefully, there is a limit as to how high you can go without damage). I found these original style engine mounts on ebay and bought two pairs just in case I need them in the future.

 

Interesting. I bought the corteco brand. They appeared identical and seemingly fit fine with plenty of room available