[DeepakMenon]

Originally Posted by DudeWithaFiat

Thanks SirAlec That would be close to Rs.6000 here, but it doesn't say its for the W124s. I found these at Eurocarparts:

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Lemforder Engine Mount (Left & Right) Part No.: 337220675
Lemforder Engine Mount (Left & Right) List Price £78.50
Our Price £53.40
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Q-Drive Engine Mount (Left & Right, Right) Part No.: 337220140
Q-Drive Engine Mount (Left & Right, Right) List Price £59.30
Our Price £28.74
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Q-Drive Engine Mount (Left & Right, Left) Part No.: 337220670
Q-Drive Engine Mount (Left & Right, Left) List Price £78.50
Our Price £29.94

Lemforder,Qdrive.. Out of these, which is the one that is used originally in a W124.

On W124 Engine mounts, prefer OEM Lemforder is good, however the OEM is better manufactured

But before you jump into buying, have you measured your engine mounts to see if they need replacement? unless they have already leaked out

E220 OEM Part number :A1242401717

The above is for cars with Air Conditioner

Cheapest on internet link below

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1242401717-M...-/110565665698

[phamilyman]

I am planning to change the mounts for my swift VDI (2008) as well. The vibes are perceptible primarily on the steering wheel (only at idle). They aren't unmanageable, but they have come in the last 10k (car is now at 110k) km, and I'm thinking of changing it. Are there any other causes I should rule out before I ask MASS to make the change?

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by phamilyman

I am planning to change the mounts for my swift VDI (2008) as well. The vibes are perceptible primarily on the steering wheel (only at idle). They aren't unmanageable, but they have come in the last 10k (car is now at 110k) km, and I'm thinking of changing it. Are there any other causes I should rule out before I ask MASS to make the change?

Is this the first time the mounts are being changed since purchase?

How does the car feel on cranking, shut down and while steady pace cruising?

Anurag.

[phamilyman]

Originally Posted by a4anurag

Is this the first time the mounts are being changed since purchase?

How does the car feel on cranking, shut down and while steady pace cruising?

Anurag.

First time indeed.

On cranking there is a definite vibration which is felt, much lesser on shutdown, and no vibration at all while on the move.

The vibes are only at idle.

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by phamilyman

First time indeed.

On cranking there is a definite vibration which is felt, much lesser on shutdown, and no vibration at all while on the move.

The vibes are only at idle.

I guess they are on their end.

Anurag.

[VeyronSuperSprt]

Originally Posted by phamilyman

Are there any other causes I should rule out before I ask MASS to make the change?

You could also check the alternator / A/c belts. If they are loose or towards the end of their life / worn out, there would be similar vibrations.

[phamilyman]

Originally Posted by VeyronSuperSprt

You could also check the alternator / A/c belts. If they are loose or towards the end of their life / worn out, there would be similar vibrations.

Originally Posted by a4anurag

I guess they are on their end.

Anurag.

So I rechecked and here's my observation -
Steering wheel - Clutch - Gearshift
Startup Slight Significant X
Idle Slight(like a low intensity hum) X X
Shutdown Slight Significant X

At shutdown, the vibes are felt in the seat/cabin as well.

Does that help diagnose better?

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by phamilyman

Does that help diagnose better?

Yes your diagnosis does the engine mounts are off. Generally the vibrations are not to be reaching the cabin floor and seats so I feel the mounts don't have much left in them, please them when you can else the internals also will start vibrating (Anyway Maruti's are famous for rattles).

Anurag.

[humyum]

Originally Posted by phamilyman

I am planning to change the mounts for my swift VDI (2008) as well. The vibes are perceptible primarily on the steering wheel (only at idle). They aren't unmanageable, but they have come in the last 10k (car is now at 110k) km, and I'm thinking of changing it. Are there any other causes I should rule out before I ask MASS to make the change?

,

Hey, when was your last oil change ?

Secondly, get the steering wheel opened and get the clips and nuts adjusted.

Thirdly, the steering column has a fixing plate which attaches the steering rod to the body by a -U- type plate, get that tightened.

I am 100% sure you don't need mountings changed. Trust me.

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by humyum

,

Hey, when was your last oil change ?

Secondly, get the steering wheel opened and get the clips and nuts adjusted.

Thirdly, the steering column has a fixing plate which attaches the steering rod to the body by a -U- type plate, get that tightened.

I am 100% sure you don't need mountings changed. Trust me.

Since he has vibration in the seat and cabin the steering can't induce so much and IMO it is the engine mounts.

Anurag.

[humyum]

Originally Posted by a4anurag

Since he has vibration in the seat and cabin the steering can't induce so much and IMO it is the engine mounts.

Anurag.

That is only at shutdown, that's okay. I have a 90 thousand Km run Swift Diesel too and trust me, this is normal.

At idle the low intensity hum kind of vibration he is mentioning is creeping in through the clutch pedal. This is normal too.

The vibration at startup is due to engine being cold.

I 100% believe, all this is normal.

[phamilyman]

Originally Posted by a4anurag

Yes your diagnosis does the engine mounts are off. Generally the vibrations are not to be reaching the cabin floor and seats so I feel the mounts don't have much left in them, please them when you can else the internals also will start vibrating (Anyway Maruti's are famous for rattles).

Anurag.

I think as much. By the way the trusted ex-GM of Apra, a large GGN dealer (200+ vehicles/day on weekends), told me as much. Let's see when i get the time to do it.

Originally Posted by humyum

,

Hey, when was your last oil change ?

Secondly, get the steering wheel opened and get the clips and nuts adjusted.

Thirdly, the steering column has a fixing plate which attaches the steering rod to the body by a -U- type plate, get that tightened.

I am 100% sure you don't need mountings changed. Trust me.

Humyum, your diagnosis doesnt agree with my experience. this low intensity hum is there in the steering even at idle after 500km in a single day (recent ooty drive).
The oil was changed about 500km or three weeks or so back.

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by phamilyman

I think as much. By the way the trusted ex-GM of Apra, a large GGN dealer (200+ vehicles/day on weekends), told me as much. Let's see when i get the time to do it.

Humyum, your diagnosis doesn't agree with my experience. this low intensity hum is there in the steering even at idle after 500km in a single day (recent ooty drive).
The oil was changed about 500km or three weeks or so back.

I am saying this because of my experience with my friends Ritz VDi ABS that has clocked 66K in 4 years also had the vibration issue at idle and it was felt on the seats more. The ASC guys said it is normal so I gave them my Ritz to cross-check which was at 1.05 lac kms without any vibrations so they agreed for the engine mounts changed. Now the car feels vibe-free.

Anurag.

[phamilyman]

Originally Posted by a4anurag

I am saying this because of my experience with my friends Ritz VDi ABS that has clocked 66K in 4 years also had the vibration issue at idle and it was felt on the seats more. The ASC guys said it is normal so I gave them my Ritz to cross-check which was at 1.05 lac kms without any vibrations so they agreed for the engine mounts changed. Now the car feels vibe-free.

Anurag.

Thanks - how long did the engine mount replacement for his ritz VDi take?

[a4anurag]

Originally Posted by phamilyman

Thanks - how long did the engine mount replacement for his ritz VDi take?

He had given the car for regular service so the engine mounts were also replaced at the same time. The job was not specific for engine mounts replacement.

Anurag.