Hi I have just bought a smart roadster 2005 59,900 on the clock. I notice now when pulling away quite a clunk coming from the rear of the car (i think) and I can feel it through the floor. Usually only in 1st on pull away. Any ideas?
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Front engine mount is very often the fault ..... not the most accessable item on the car, but do-able at home
http://www.theroadster.net/trc/modul...cle.php?id=183 ... described as frontre centre mount, it's easier to do than the pictures implyLast edited by EmilysDad; 16-01-17, 09:17 AM. -
Thanks for quick reply EmilysDad! I will have a look when a get home tonight..Comment
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No handbrake is fine, it happens also when I put torque through the engine when slowly rolling..Comment
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Centre engine mount as mentioned firm favouriteComment
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As said above, it's not too difficultto do at home, you just need to have the car up on ramps/stands. Can't remember how much the new one was, but it wasn't stupid money from MercedesComment
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Less than £30 for a 450 one tail end of last year from MB/smart.Originally posted by EmilysDad View Post
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Got under the car last night, LH/RH mounts look OK, Front mount looks like there are cracks on both sides of rubber component.....ordered replacement part at £36.99 from Merc.Comment
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Although it doesn't look broken enough to be causing that much noise!Comment
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It probably will when removed ;-)Comment
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You try stopping that engine rotating without that mount in placeComment
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Perhaps loose or deformed heat shield behind exhaust.Comment
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Result! replaced front mount at weekend (actually fairly straight forward) upon removing the old front mount I realised why it had been the problem, there was about 10mm of rubber left connected to the outer ring! Replaced with new part (took me around 1 hr) and roadster now purrs like a kitten. Thanks for diagnosis and responses!!Comment
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