Mercedes Benz repair: RATTLE on a 1983 Mercedes-Benz 300 SD, mercedes benz 300d, mercedes benz 300

Question
I just purchased an 83 300D turbo, and it has a serious
vibration, but only when idling.  If I give it even a tiny bit of gas,
the vibration goes completely away.  There is no sign of the
vibration at high speed either.

I was told by the seller that the problem is the rubber bushing
on the motor mount, and that I could do the repair myself.  Does
this sound right?  I can spin a wrench, but I've never worked on a
Benz.

Can I get the part online?  If so, what's it called?

Thanks so much,

RSCarey

Answer
Replace the engine mounts, if the rubber fails, the engine mount arm contacts the mount shell = body = bad noise.
Read these two threads, the job is easy.

Bad engine mounts
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?p=1017158#post1017158

OM603 Engine Mounts Good, Medium, Bad.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?p=1017167#post1017167

Check the three rubber isolator mounts on your air cleaner housing, if any are broken, this is the time to order new ones.
Jumpy air filter housing
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?p=684546#post684546

Organized MB DIY links
http://www.mercedesshop.com/shopforum/showthread.php3?t=135055&highlight=engine+...

You can order online, or call Phil:
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PART NUMBER SEARCH RESULTS WITH PRICES
Vehicle 1983 Mercedes Benz 300D Turbo
Part: Engine Mount
 Note:  Left : Right
A7000-16026 Engine Mount Lemforder IN STOCK $22.81  
  
A7000-16026 Engine Mount Corteco/Freudenberg IN STOCK $14.59  
  
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