Mercedes fans claim that these cars have no age, but a condition. Of course, this statement also applies to the Mercedes-Benz W140 line, which was discontinued in 1998. It turns out that the youngest Mercedes "ruble forty" is no less than 20 years old, and this affects their condition.
Nevertheless, worthy specimens of the legendary hundred and forty still roam our roads. What makes them luxury cars and gives a feeling of comfort, high maneuverability and a sense of security?
Yes, the Germans did not save money, and this luxurious representative of the S-class became the standard for executive cars and set the bar high. He was worth his money. And his service is still not cheap, even if you got a pretty decent "boar".
Problem areas of the Mercedes W 140: front subframe
Many years have passed since the creation of the W 140 modification, so most of these Mercedes have high mileage. Despite this, S-Class cars are expected to be very soft even on bad roads. But sometimes the owners of the hundred and forty complain about the strange stiffness of the suspension, with which they cannot do anything: if the car passes large obstacles smoothly, then on small bumps, body vibrations are noticeably felt, reminiscent of the operation of a washing machine. This, of course, is annoying and even disappointing, because you are in a Mercedes!
One of the causes of this problem may be damaged front subframe bushings. The front subframe itself is the weak point of the W140. It can corny rot, because of which the motor drops. This can be detected by looking into the arch with the wheels turned out.
The condition of the silent blocks from the outside cannot be checked. To get to them, the subframe must be removed and the silent blocks pressed out. And this requires special tools. It often turns out that the condition of the front Silent is worse than the rear. However, auto repairers are advised to change all silent blocks at the same time. Their price reaches 25 thousand hryvnia.
Another reason for vibrations on uneven roads is outdated springs and shock absorbers. Moreover, in order to achieve softness, they will have to be changed to the original, because spare parts from third-party manufacturers do not improve the situation. And it's very expensive.
Another non-obvious reason is damage to the elastic elements of the subframe cushions. Here, too, the choice is not large: original or from Meyle. They cost hundreds of dollars, and even are in perpetual shortage.
Polyurethane silent blocks for Mercedes-Benz W140 from Poli Pro
Most often, the owners of various modifications of the W 140 bought them already used for relatively little money. Therefore, expensive repairs with the help of original spare parts become unprofitable for their budget. Is it possible to achieve the softness of the suspension, characteristic of this dream car, and at the same time save money?
Yes, if you install polyurethane instead of the original silent blocks. For more than 7 years, the Ukrainian manufacturer of polyurethane spare parts "PolyPro" has been producing exact copies of original spare parts that are not inferior to them in quality and durability, but several times cheaper. We also offer restoration services for units that need to be replaced entirely.
The PoliPro company uses 4-component polyurethane from a reliable supplier and proven technologies for connecting the polyurethane and metal parts of the silent block. We have extensive experience in the manufacture and restoration of polyurethane parts for all brands of cars, including cast molds for Mercedes W 140 with engine sizes of 4, 5 and 6 liters. All products, both new and refurbished, come with a 1-year written warranty, excluding mileage.
