Engine And Engine Cooling Related Problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class

Table 1 shows four common engine and engine cooling related problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class. The number one most common problem is related to the engine (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the gas recirculation valve (egr valve) (one problem).

Table 1. Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of Mercedes Benz E Class


Recently reported Engine And Engine Cooling problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz E Class

The Engine problem

Driving car at 55 miles per hour when harmonic balancer failed, lost power steering, was able to direct car to side of road. Had car towed to shop who diagnosed problem, suggesting it go to a mb dealer. Had car towed to dealer where   Read details...

The Gas Recirculation Valve (egr Valve) problem

The crank shaft balancer disintegrated without warning at 40 mph resulting in partial engine destruction, oil pan, fan blade, fan shroud, idler pulley,etc. Car was towed to local mbz dealer and repairs completed in amount of $1584. Mbz area representative offered 50% compensation.   Read details...

The Catalytic Convertor problem

Catalytic converter loose inside, rattling and not effective.   Read details...


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