So when all is said and done are they fun to drive? On Fri, Dec 24, 2021 at 11:45 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote:
> The 500s are the worst, they’ll tear the mounts apart, especially the > passenger side mount. The mounts are very different from the typical > Mercedes motor mount, and when the metal separates from the rubber you’ll > get some serious metal to metal contact, hence the “clunk” when you > accelerate or put the car in gear. Here’s what thtey look like: > > > https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-engine-mount-1632400317-1632400318 > > When they fail, and they do with regularity, the metal piece with the stud > on top tears loose from the rubber part and the engine can really flail > around. The metal bits bang against each other as the engine moves around, > so they make some nasty noises when this occurs. > > Like most Mercedes mounts, the passenger side isn’t bad, but the driver’s > side is a real pig. On both you have to access them from the wheel well, > pulling the liner out and heat shields. Not a fun job. Some say you have to > remove the AC compressor, but I’ve been able to do it without going that > far. > > -D > > On Dec 24, 2021, at 11:27 AM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > Maybe that is what is clunking in my ML500, did not think to look at them, > thought it was something in the suspension. Good call. > > --FT > > On 12/24/21 11:18 AM, dan penoff.com<http://penoff.com> via Mercedes > wrote: > Do realize that these are far from efficient vehicles, and suck down fuel > at significant volumes. A good tank will get you between 14-16 mpg. > Straight out highway and nothing else a little more, but not much. > > I woud look at motor mounts on any of these, as they’re often bad as the > owners don’t want to pony up for replacement. It’s not a bad DIY job and > the OE parts are relatively cheap, like $35/each, but it’s labor intensive > so people often forego the work. You’ll know it as during acceleration > you’ll often hear them knock. > > The 2003 ML350 in Flagstaff needs mounts. They’re on the shelf, but I > haven’t built up my tool chest there well enough that I can do them. I > expect a number of gift cards for the holiday that will enable me to attain > a level of functionality at that location so I can do the work. > > -D > > On Dec 24, 2021, at 11:07 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes< > mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > I have been able to expand my foundational knowledge at your expense. > > Future SIL overheated his 4runner, and now he has big boy choices to make. > This ML could be an option for him if he asks. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPad > > On Dec 24, 2021, at 8:58 AM, dan penoff.com<http://penoff.com> via > Mercedes<mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > Just the usual stuff, like service records, etc. As long as there are no > lights lit in the cluster you’re probably good. You’ve been through a > couple of MLs at this point, they’re essentially the same with the > exception of the engine. ML500s are typically optioned out at a higher > level, but other than that I would focus on service history. > > -D > > On Dec 24, 2021, at 10:53 AM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes< > mercedes@okiebenz.com<mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com>> wrote: > > Looks nice. What ML500 specific questions would I ask? > So far away….. > > AZBob > > Sent from my iPad > > Begin forwarded message: > > From:robert.rent...@aps.com<mailto:robert.rent...@aps.com> > Date: December 24, 2021 at 8:51:29 AM MST > To:azbob...@gmail.com<mailto:azbob...@gmail.com> > > > > https://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/d/los-angeles-mercedes-benz-ml500-low/7424142790.html > > > Bob Rentfro > Nuclear Operations Training Instructor > 5801 South Wintersburg Road, Tonopah, AZ 85354-7529, M.S. 7896 > Office 623.393.6372 Cell 623-695-2072 > > --- NOTICE --- > > This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain > confidential, privileged or proprietary information. If you have received > it in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete the original > and any copy or printout. Unintended recipients are prohibited from making > any other use of this e-mail. 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