Kenwin
Active Member
Although a (very proud) new owner of a (April) 2001 S320 CDI, I find the car disappointingly noisy, especially starting from cold (sounds like a truck!). Can anyone provide advice on better sound proofing?
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Ear plugs?
Doh!
There's always a downside to every great plan
The bonnet should have a large (probably black) 'cover' on the underside which looks like a fabric material, clipped on. If you can see body colour paint then it is missing!
The car should have black plastic under-trays under the engine and possibly extending rearwards under the gearbox. The front one should clip onto the front valance. I.e. if you look up under and behind the valance, you should not be able to see any engine compartment components. A quick look underneath should tell you all you need to know.
Someone, probably on here, said that the rubber boot on the steering column as it goes through the bulkhead can break and let noise in...have a look.
Of course the straight 6 cdi is noisy on start up...especially on these cold mornings.
Someone, probably on here, said that the rubber boot on the steering column as it goes through the bulkhead can break and let noise in...have a look.
I have noticed that on my 211 as well - the black rubber boot at the base of the column is not attached and can be moved around.
After a very brief investigation I couldn't see anywhere to fix it; there were no clips, screw holes, etc in the rubber moulding, although I noticed that the moulding has a quite wide flange around its base. Is this supposed to simply tuck in behind the carpet, or something other than that?
The bonnet should have a large (probably black) 'cover' on the underside which looks like a fabric material, clipped on. If you can see body colour paint then it is missing!
The car should have black plastic under-trays under the engine and possibly extending rearwards under the gearbox. The front one should clip onto the front valance. I.e. if you look up under and behind the valance, you should not be able to see any engine compartment components. A quick look underneath should tell you all you need to know.
Someone, probably on here, said that the rubber boot on the steering column as it goes through the bulkhead can break and let noise in...have a look.
Of course the straight 6 cdi is noisy on start up...especially on these cold mornings.
Yes, I had a look just now, and have no idea where it goes. It just flaps about. The carpet is stuck down so I don't think it tucks behind.
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