A small, compact car that also needs servicing. A customer came in with a Smart Fortwo Coupé 2007, 599 cm³, to us in Savtrans Berlin garage. He complained of knocking noises and vibrations from the engine or gearbox.
Diagnosis of engine knocking noise – car repair shop Berlin
Master Andrey began with the diagnosis:
- The vehicle was lifted onto the hoist.
- carried out a visual inspection
- checked the connections, end fittings and pull rods with special tools
It turned out that the bearing holding the gearbox had dried up, which was causing the noise and vibrations.
Gearbox Mounts & Engine Mounts Replacement Berlin – Repair Procedure
The work took 1.5 hours. The mechanic fixed the engine using a special long trolley jack. He unscrewed the old bearing in a hard-to-reach place. As he had a new bearing to hand, Andrey installed it straight away. After the replacement, the vehicle was lowered from the lift, and the customer took it for a test drive. The knocking and vibrations had disappeared, the owner of the Smart Fortwo Coupé was satisfied and set off on his way again.
We wish to inform you, dear customers and visitors to our website, that the failure to replace the gearbox bearing in a timely manner will lead to wear and damage to the other engine mounts.
Our Savtrans Berlin garage invites you for vehicle maintenance. The experience of our mechanics and modern equipment guarantee you a high quality of work. Make an appointment by calling +49 176 76766771.
Our car workshop Savtrans in Berlin Lichtenberg (Gärtnerstraße 17-18) carries out the replacement of engine mounts and gearbox mounts for all makes of vehicle – from the Smart Fortwo to the Mercedes. Knocking noises or vibrations should not be ignored, as a defective engine mount can quickly cause further damage.
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