Vibration in ride

[SWAGG]

Hey im new to this website and a new MB owner. I have a 2002 CLK430 and im not sure if some things are normal for mercedes or do i have things out of wack.. for instance the dealer told me one of my motor mounts is seeping and i have to change all of them becuz of that one bad one for 600 bucks can anyone tell me if thats correct. ok now to the real concern... when driving aroung 50-70 mph i notice a vibration its kinna slight but enough to notice and it feels like it might be coming from the wheels...anyone have an idea of wats going one

[dlbehrns]

try balancing the wheels.

[wanger123]

Hey there,

If the motor mount is broken, it may be possible that this is the cause of the vibration....no?

cheers

[SWAGG]

yea i wasguessing maybe i need my tires balanced.....would u recomend going to MB for that or any tire place?......and i dont much about cars but its sounds like they were trying to make money when they said u cant jus change one mount you have to change them all....wat do u guys think

[Hary Gahtoe]

MB service was right, you need to replace in pairs. Theres only 2 motor mounts. MB Service likely wants to replace trans also but they may/may not need replacing. Unless you've left this so long the broken motor mount took out your trans mounts, only a visual will tell yes or no. Its reasonable to replace whats worn/broken but just being cheap here can also bite you in the ass if mounts are all pooched. You'll just chew up new motor mounts faster and who knows, trans mounts may have caused your vibration.

Start there. If you don't trust service ask around who is good in your area.
But if its just $$$ don't be cheap. Again ask for an estimate shop it around

[SWAGG]

Thanks alot ill definitely shop around

[oreif]

Originally Posted by SWAGG

Thanks alot ill definitely shop around

ouch! swagg. I know you are new but try other forums on this site before jumping head strong & light walleted into the abyss of monetary un-assed-ness. see if there are reputable independent mechanics 'indy's' in your area with MB know-how. I think the forum reads 'indy' or something; I've posted my local indy there. hey i work in the medical field so I hear how 'this' or 'that' will bust me....'i can't afford that'...blah, blah, & blah. It's your coin, your star; make it count for both. That merit taken, do not always trust stealership on things. I have a master craftsman MB tech who is 'indy' from my stealership for 1 year now. If I want an oil change minus A service, I can get it for $99 & that's synthy mobil 0-40 + fleece filter before you moan & or groan into MB ad-nausium, dig a little deeper. the 'truth' is out there. your HMO will tell you; a 2nd opinion is not always a bad thing

[oreif]

apologies to all, I'll explain later; but a correction for sagg's benefit.
swagg, the forum is 'recommended repair shops' . a couple of miles, some gas, but just maybe you'll get an honest assessment from a real MB guy in your neighborhood.

[SWAGG]

thanks oreif.....i did do a little shoppin around and i foung a guy who worked for MB for like 10yrs and he charged more for an oil change than the stealership lol.....but i will definitely look into MBgurus in my area for help.

ps i will b movin bacc to cali (san diego) so ill be knoccin at socal members doors for answers lol jk

[sfclk]

vibration at 50-70mph..i would the front wheels rebalanced. is the tire wear even?