[jpowelso]

Hi all,

New to the forum here. Just picked up a used slk 230 and doing a bunch of DIY upkeep that the previous owner had not. Just performed an oil change and am about to do a tranny flush as well as replace motor / tranny mounts. When I was under the car this weekend I noticed the splash cover missing and it's a $150 part. Being that I'm replacing mounts, how important is that splash guard. Assuming it's been missing for a long time and prev owner did not know it. Also, I have a couple of guides, but are there any good videos on the slk motor and tranny mount installation?

Thanks!
JP

Forgot the introduction! From Wyoming here, enjoy our few months of summer driving with the top down. It's a 1999 Mercedes SLK 230 I picked up form a relative in San Diego. Had a great drive back, Mojave is hot as ever, and got to drive the SLK down the Vegas strip. Had it for just over a week now and its all broken down, getting maint!

 

[jbanks15]

check our diy section if you haven't yet


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[jbanks15]

Pelican Technical Article - Mercedes SLK 230 - Engine Mount Replacement

Pelican Technical Article - Mercedes SLK 230 - Rear Engine Transmission Mount Replacement

 

[Beekster]

Welcome from Hillsboro, Oregon! The belly panels in the engine bay of Mercedes-Benz cars have multiple functions. They smooth airflow under the car, and therefore improve fuel economy. They catch fluid drips, so your garage floor stays cleaner. They also keep road spray from getting all over everything above them, making the lower portion of the engine cleaner thus making any fluid leaks developing over time easier to trace.

 

[jpowelso]

thanks for your help, jbanks. Found those pelican articles, by chance are there any youtube vids floating around?

Also, regarding that question on the splash cover - is this the part? It should have 4 - 8mm bolts if I am not mistaken. When doing the oil change, this cover was not in place. Again, is it critical?

AutoTrust Gold WM222339ATG Splash Shield | Auto Parts Warehouse (not sure if this is the right one).

 

[jbanks15]

post your vin and we can get you your free datacard and the part number
then you can shop mb oem online or go to mb
check our diy r170 section for diy vids or go to youtube and type mercedes slk r170

 

[jbanks15]

part 5?.........

 

[jbanks15]

if so, a1705240830 panelling
engine compartment panelling

 

[jbanks15]

Quick Order
Part Number 1705240830
Part Name PANELLING
MSRP $83.00
Core $0.00
Online Price $61.50

Mercedes Parts Center

 

[simplyslk]

Welcome from central Florida!

 

[curro101]

Welcome from Madrid ...

 

[jpowelso]

Yes, part #5 ... thanks for the hookup JBanks!

To the guy from Central Florida... I am a UCF grad (Go Knights!), don't know how I ended up in Wyoming.

Here is the vehicle VIN: WDBKK47F3XF110101

 

[jbanks15]

Standby for datacard

 

[jbanks15]

Here ya go!!
part number same

 

[Dave54]

Welcome from Portland, Oregon.

 

[Livefreeordie]

Welcome from New Hampshire

 

[LIL DON SLK]

Welcome from the Sacramento Valley SLK Enthusiasts!

 

[mustbedreaming]

Hi and welcome from SW Florida

 

[dbgrn]

Hi and welcome from the UK Midlands!

 

[DCLocal]

Welcome from Washington, DC.