Needs new engine...wow
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From: NW 'burbs, IL
'05 MB C230K, '92 Acura Integra GS-R
i'm just waiting for a call now when the motor arrives. i will definitely post some pics of the progress when i get a call. so i will keep updating. looking back to how i felt the first time i heard about the bad news, man that was tough. thanks to everyone at mbworld, it really helps when other people relate and u get to talk about it. anyway, stay cool everyone and thanks again for everything. peace!!
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W203
Mine had piston damage so the entire engine had to be replaced.
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Total. Head to be rebuilt was closer to $1000 if I remember correct, as I asked about having all the valves replaced since there is a newer design that isn't prone to sticking with carbon build up.
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C230
I just picked my car up, new(used 50K) engine in place and the total bill was $3610.
Breakdown:
Engine 53K miles 90 day warranty. $2300
Replace timing Chain $200
Replace Front Transmission Seal $60
Oil/Coolant/new drive belt/hoses etc $200
Labor 90 Day Warranty $850
Ronda Auto Parts in Houston done all the work.
Breakdown:
Engine 53K miles 90 day warranty. $2300
Replace timing Chain $200
Replace Front Transmission Seal $60
Oil/Coolant/new drive belt/hoses etc $200
Labor 90 Day Warranty $850
Ronda Auto Parts in Houston done all the work.
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C230
Sure it is, however the non-working value of the car was 2500-3000K, a greater % of the car's value would have been lost if I sold in a non-working condition.
I plan to keep the car another 2 years as now I only put about 10K miles a year on it and it is in great condition.
I plan to keep the car another 2 years as now I only put about 10K miles a year on it and it is in great condition.
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From: San Jose, California
2014 CLA45 AMG
If godfather was alive, he'd smack u up
. Dont worry too much its a car man **** happens all the time. Trust me you'll get over it very soon. Instead of getting all worked up about it look and figure out other options for yourself man. Its not the end of the world. Cheer up pal
. Dont worry too much its a car man **** happens all the time. Trust me you'll get over it very soon. Instead of getting all worked up about it look and figure out other options for yourself man. Its not the end of the world. Cheer up pal
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C230
Ok guys I am back.....
If you recall I had a used engine put in my 2005 C230 last May. I only put about 3K miles on it since May, but recently I started hearing a mechanical fluttering sound (sounds like knocking) in what seems to be the top of the engine.
The sound only occurs between 2000-3500 RPM, if you hold the accelerator down in that range you can hear the "fluttering". If you quickly rev the engine above 3500 RPM, you will hear the sound as it passes through the 2000-3500 RPM range and again when the engine decelerates back through that RPM band. At idle it does not make the fluttering or knocking sound. It sounds mechanical like it is in the engine drive train, like a cam/lifter issue, but my experience is if it was the drive train the sound would be persistent. As such, without my suggestion, my mechanic changed the cams, the timing chain and tensioner thinking this would solve the problem. The same sound is still there in the same RPM range. the engine is not missing or shaking like it is a timing issue. No engine light. It idles perfectly.
I am lost now, could it be the water pump bearings, supercharger, something external to the engine. I have no idea where to go next.
If you recall I had a used engine put in my 2005 C230 last May. I only put about 3K miles on it since May, but recently I started hearing a mechanical fluttering sound (sounds like knocking) in what seems to be the top of the engine.
The sound only occurs between 2000-3500 RPM, if you hold the accelerator down in that range you can hear the "fluttering". If you quickly rev the engine above 3500 RPM, you will hear the sound as it passes through the 2000-3500 RPM range and again when the engine decelerates back through that RPM band. At idle it does not make the fluttering or knocking sound. It sounds mechanical like it is in the engine drive train, like a cam/lifter issue, but my experience is if it was the drive train the sound would be persistent. As such, without my suggestion, my mechanic changed the cams, the timing chain and tensioner thinking this would solve the problem. The same sound is still there in the same RPM range. the engine is not missing or shaking like it is a timing issue. No engine light. It idles perfectly.
I am lost now, could it be the water pump bearings, supercharger, something external to the engine. I have no idea where to go next.
