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2000 E320 MB Wagon catalytic converter
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I was told by MB that my catalytic converter needs to be replaced as it is rattling. I would not have known if they did not tell me. There are no other symptoms, fuel is fine, as is acceleration and…
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it is quite propable since this is a common problem to most eu cars. it is a good assumption that an exhaust rattling noise is attributed to internal cracked core of the catalytic converter.sometimes can be felt as light vibration if touch by hand w…
My E320, 2001 has the same rattling noise recently. I am not sure what other problems could cause if you do not fix it. But my passes the SMOG check with this problem. The problem that you may experience is that when you need to accelerate, you may…
I am a chemical engineer and not a MB technical specialist, but to me it seems you don't need to replace it on short notice. The catalytic converter is already partly damaged due to the frequent small kinetic impact (the rattling noise). Any damage…
I am not sure how the loose piece could go into the engine either. I wonder if there will be a problem if I wait to get it fixed. Do you know? Thank you for responding.
MB should be kidding you with "I was told the rattling piece could go into the engine and cause bigger problems." The catalytic converter is part of the final part of your exhaust system, so how can that go into your engine???
I was told by MB tht my catalytic converter needs to be replaced as it is rattling. I would not have known if they did not tell me. There are no other symptoms, fuel is fine as is acceleration and the check engine light is not on. I am wondering if…
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