w202 series engine noise

[ollie80]

Hi All,

Just a really quick question - I own a w202 series sport (2000). I have had the car since Novemeber last year. The car is running perfect but I notice the exhaust sounds... not burbly but a lower note - its been like it from day one of owning the car. I dont think its blowing, Im a right in saying because its a sport the exhaust has a different sound to other w202s? I owned a w202 series classic six years ago, same age as the w202 ive got now (2000) and didnt notice this..

Sorry if the above sounds a little crazy!!!!???

Ollie

 

[andy27168]

Hi,
As far as I was aware regadless of model ie, Sport, Elegance, etc. the exhaust was the same when the engine were the same CC

 

[ollie80]

Hi,
As far as I was aware regadless of model ie, Sport, Elegance, etc. the exhaust was the same when the engine were the same CC

Thanks.. Im going to take it along to Kwik fit Wednesday.. Please feel free to let me know if Kwk fit are any good. Its a free exhaust check..

 

[NW_Merc]

Make sure they don't cut it off the car as was found out by a friend of mine who took it in for a check too...... (probably best going elsewhere)

 

[grober]

The exhaust may be transmitting some engine vibration to the bodywork if clearance is an issue somewhere or you have worn engine mounts . This might give a dull droning sort of noise? Kwik fit staff vary widely in their competence some are good - many are not! A free exhaust check allows a visual inspection underneath which might reveal something but I would not necessarily go with any recommendation they come up with. Are you sure you have a standard MB exhaust?

 

[ollie80]

The exhaust may be transmitting some engine vibration to the bodywork if clearance is an issue somewhere or you have worn engine mounts . This might give a dull droning sort of noise? Kwik fit staff vary widely in their competence some are good - many are not! A free exhaust check allows a visual inspection underneath which might reveal something but I would not necessarily go with any recommendation they come up with. Are you sure you have a standard MB exhaust?

Hi thanks for replies

Im a bit wary of them to be honest, ive got another appointment with a mechanic for an issue with air bag light always on. The garage I brought the car from always use him. Might ask him to have a look...

How do I check if its a genuine MB exhaust?

 

[grober]

Hi thanks for replies

Im a bit wary of them to be honest, ive got another appointment with a mechanic for an issue with air bag light always on. The garage I brought the car from always use him. Might ask him to have a look...

How do I check if its a genuine MB exhaust?

The boxes have MB logos+ part nos stamped on them somewhere. They may also have other names such as HKS or Erberspacher or Ernst on them as well.

 

[ollie80]

The boxes have MB logos+ part nos stamped on them somewhere. They may also have other names such as HKS or Erberspacher or Ernst on them as well.

Great thanks v much I will have a look..