Engine mounts w463 OM 642 Vee 6 diesel.
Hi, Over the ownership of this G I have slowly been replacing serviceable items to keep it in line with MB service schedules etc and I am now gathering information on the procedure to replace the 2 front main engine mounts on this V6 OM642 engine. Has anyone done this on this G engine and is it something that a reasonably skilled lad can do himself ? I understand that the 2 engine mounts are colour coded and have been provided a price of circa £90.00 each, suited to my chassis No. How long a job is it and any pictures or info would be welcomed, as would detailed instructions. Finally, any qualified independents around Leicester who could do the job Properly ? Cheers TC.
I have not done this job on an OM642. Normally the exchange of mounts is fairly simple, but you would require an engine-hoist to support the engine from above or a good jack with some wood blocks to support from underneath the sump.
You will need to remove the front protection plate and see what the access is like. Hopefully, the starter motor or other parts will not be in the way. Check also access to the mounts from above. Swap one mount at a time.