desimc89 asked:
I have a ‘99 E430. Recently, my car has started to emit weird engine noises; think as if you’re parked at an intersection, a vehicle pulls over next to you and you can immediately tell it’s either a big truck or a bus. That is the kind of engine noise I’m referring to, that heavy machinery clanking very atypical of a Mercedes. And it’s especially concentrated around my transmission area.
For example, when the a/c is off and I’m backing out of my driveway, as I shift from reverse to drive and pull onto my street, you can distintly hear that claking of gears and it’s right underneath my gearbox.
Any help would great!
Lance
I have a ‘99 E430. Recently, my car has started to emit weird engine noises; think as if you’re parked at an intersection, a vehicle pulls over next to you and you can immediately tell it’s either a big truck or a bus. That is the kind of engine noise I’m referring to, that heavy machinery clanking very atypical of a Mercedes. And it’s especially concentrated around my transmission area.
For example, when the a/c is off and I’m backing out of my driveway, as I shift from reverse to drive and pull onto my street, you can distintly hear that claking of gears and it’s right underneath my gearbox.
Any help would great!
Lance
Tags: E430, Gearbox, Transmission Area
Bryan
It could be one or more of many things. The fan belt or fan bearing may need replacement; the exhaust could be rubbing with the shaft; well it would be best to take it to a mechanic.
Stephanie
this is not something you could repair yourself…
go to service… it’s probably a shift problem… not necessarily with the gears themselves
Dan
since it has a v8 (119 motor i do beleive)the camshaft oil tubes become faulty, one of the end caps may have popped out and does not deliver enough oil to the lifters and the lifters are actually making all the noise common problem with those engines ,simple fix for about a 1000.00.good luck take it to a benz shop.
Teresa
MY first suspect would be in the exaust. That it may be leaking well before the muffler(thus the loud engine sound). My other suspect would be a syncro gear faulty in the transmission(from the gear shift sound you mentioned). Without more information that is the best I can say. Hope you find what’s up.