MBWorld.org Forums

C-Class (W203) 2001-2007, C160, C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C270, C280, C300, C320, C230K, C350, Coupe

Project daily driver 2005 c230

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jul 26, 2019 | 10:33 AM
Share
  #26  
Ben Peterson's Avatar
Ben Peterson
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 27
Likes: 1
From: Boise
2012 VW GTI, 2005 c230k



Reply
0
Old Jul 26, 2019 | 11:21 AM
Share
  #27  
azblk's Avatar
azblk
Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 121
Likes: 28
From: Upstate NY
2013 C250 SPORT, 2014 WRX STI SEDAN, 2017 E300 4MATIC
Oh not good. Cant you reuse some of what you have from old engine? valves? springs, cam cradle?
Reply
0
Old Jul 27, 2019 | 08:37 AM
Share
  #28  
Ben Peterson's Avatar
Ben Peterson
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 27
Likes: 1
From: Boise
2012 VW GTI, 2005 c230k
The seller wants the head back to issue a refund. So, more waiting for me.
Reply
0
Old Aug 8, 2019 | 10:12 AM
Share
  #29  
Ben Peterson's Avatar
Ben Peterson
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 27
Likes: 1
From: Boise
2012 VW GTI, 2005 c230k
Got the block back from the machine shop. Cleaned and honed. Looks awesome now. More parts ordered. Shouldn’t be more than 2 weeks now.
Reply
0
Old Aug 9, 2019 | 02:30 PM
Share
  #30  
azblk's Avatar
azblk
Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 121
Likes: 28
From: Upstate NY
2013 C250 SPORT, 2014 WRX STI SEDAN, 2017 E300 4MATIC
Smile
Originally Posted by Ben Peterson
Got the block back from the machine shop. Cleaned and honed. Looks awesome now. More parts ordered. Shouldn’t be more than 2 weeks now.
A picture speaks 1000 words
Reply
0
Old Apr 16, 2020 | 02:52 PM
Share
  #31  
Ben Peterson's Avatar
Ben Peterson
Thread Starter
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 27
Likes: 1
From: Boise
2012 VW GTI, 2005 c230k
She runs!
Long time no post. She's running. I'll have a writeup with a few photos later. But she runs!! And smooth.
we need to replace some bushings to take care of some horrible chatter.
Just thought I'd update the post during this really weird time
Reply
0
Back to Subforum
C-Class (W203)
View Next Unread
C230 kompressor transmission overfilled

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes, average.
Show Printable Version
Email this Page

Advanced Search

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:08 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE