Thank you for your assistance.One thing is, when the car ...


Thank you for your assistance.One thing is, when the car start, it makes a cracking sound. What could be the problem? ...

Thank you for your assistance.One thing is, when the car start, it makes a cracking sound. What could be the problem?

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When you turn the key, the car will start, but it makes a cracking sound at the side of the engine (outside)
Automotive Expert
Like something is hitting the timing cover possibly?

PerhapsI think so
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OK you need to have that checked as anything that's hitting the timing coverer is not good. It can cause engine damage if anything fails behind the timing cover. I would have this checked next . If you need more help please use the reply tab to continue our conversation. I am here to help you in anyway I possibly can. Please Stay Safe ! It was my pleasure helping you today .

I would also say, when the car start, the cracking sound it seemed like something is leaning on something (something scratching on another thing)
Automotive Expert
OK that's what I thought something is either rubbing inside the timing cover or against the lower plash shield . Need to have the drive belts checked as well to see if the noise is behind the timing cover.

Thank you, \*\*\*\*\* \*\*\*\*\* check with the mechanic. I would come back to you in 24 hours
Automotive Expert
My pleasure.

Hi, I have just noticed that, there are bubble like in the [coolant](/topics-coolant-mercedes/). And the coolant water is pedding. What could be the problem?
Automotive Expert
That would be [exhaust](/topics-exhaust-mercedes/) getting into the cooling system most likey Abad head gasket or cracked piston ,head or block.

what could be the problem when the car jerk while changing the 2nd or the 3rd or the 4th gear? (Automatic [transmission](/topics-transmission/))
Automotive Expert
It's possibly

Pardon
Automotive Expert
it can cause the vehicle shift erratically it could actually have coolant in the transmission fluid which is causing this as well.

Can I still drive ?
Automotive Expert
If it's the head gasket I honestly would not until it's fixed.

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Did you need further assistance?

No
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I was charged $36 on my account. Why?I mean, this was done without me knowing it . How did you people access my Card?
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