rattling supercharger w210 query

[brens-e200]

hi all

i have a 2002 w210 2.0 Kompressor and the kompressor rattles. Its not too bad but noticeabe ( well to me anyway ha ha ) and has 140k on the clock. There doesnt appear to be any performance impact as it still accelerates well

I was wondering

1. where is the part number located on the unit so i can seek a replacement

2. If I go down the second hand unit path what do i need to check ?

3. is there any risk of letting it continue to run as is

4. any advantage in getting a larger unit or one from a different model ?

thanks in advance

brendan

 

[BlackC55]

Are you sure its the charger?

The camshaft advance mechanism tend to rattle when worn.

 

[Bert_W164]

If you can get hold of a mechanics stethoscope, do so.

Otherwise, while exercising great caution use a screw driver instead. Metal tip on item, handle in ear should allow you to have a listen and track down the noise.

 

[brens-e200]

thanks

hi

thanks for the tip , how can i check the camshaft advance mechanism ?

Are you sure its the charger?

The camshaft advance mechanism tend to rattle when worn.

regards

brendan

 

[brens-e200]

thanks

hi Amin

i used the screwdriver method in narrowing down the source .

regards

brendan

If you can get hold of a mechanics stethoscope, do so.

Otherwise, while exercising great caution use a screw driver instead. Metal tip on item, handle in ear should allow you to have a listen and track down the noise.

 

[BlackC55]

Its at the end of the camshaft under a small cover. Just unplug it. If it goes away the its that.