CLS 55 Oil Pump Prime
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CLS 55 Oil Pump Prime
Backstory: So, I got this CLS 55 from 2005 with the M113K engine a month or so ago. I got the car with unknown mechanical damage, had a knock sound, plus I knew that some O-rings get hard on the oil pump, so I thought I might as well take out the bottom end to do some inspection and maintenance. All that went good, bearings turned out to be perfect, but in my infinite wisdom I forgot to pour oil into the oil pump before assembling the whole thing. This brings me to my current situation, I have the spark plugs out and cranking, but no oil is entering the oil filter housing.
On to my question: I am looking for a smart way to prime the oil pump without taking out the bottom end again. Obviously I will if I have to, but it's a PITA so I want to make sure that I've exhausted every other option available.
Edit: Any kind of information about the lubrication system of the car is greatly appreciated. Diagrams or any kind of knowledge really.
On to my question: I am looking for a smart way to prime the oil pump without taking out the bottom end again. Obviously I will if I have to, but it's a PITA so I want to make sure that I've exhausted every other option available.
Edit: Any kind of information about the lubrication system of the car is greatly appreciated. Diagrams or any kind of knowledge really.
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2006 CLS55 AMG, 2005 SLK 350 AMG
Backstory: So, I got this CLS 55 from 2005 with the M113K engine a month or so ago. I got the car with unknown mechanical damage, had a knock sound, plus I knew that some O-rings get hard on the oil pump, so I thought I might as well take out the bottom end to do some inspection and maintenance. All that went good, bearings turned out to be perfect, but in my infinite wisdom I forgot to pour oil into the oil pump before assembling the whole thing. This brings me to my current situation, I have the spark plugs out and cranking, but no oil is entering the oil filter housing.
On to my question: I am looking for a smart way to prime the oil pump without taking out the bottom end again. Obviously I will if I have to, but it's a PITA so I want to make sure that I've exhausted every other option available.
Edit: Any kind of information about the lubrication system of the car is greatly appreciated. Diagrams or any kind of knowledge really.
On to my question: I am looking for a smart way to prime the oil pump without taking out the bottom end again. Obviously I will if I have to, but it's a PITA so I want to make sure that I've exhausted every other option available.
Edit: Any kind of information about the lubrication system of the car is greatly appreciated. Diagrams or any kind of knowledge really.
