New 02 C32 owner introducing myself
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
02 C32 AMG sold!
New 02 C32 owner introducing myself
Hey all I recently picked up a 02 C32 as a self present replacing my 01 IS300
Turbo, the car drives like a dream. Its silver / black and has 88k. I'm a car
guy so the miles doesn't worry me that much. I'm allready in the process of
changing the engine / tranny / differential oils, air & fuel filter, tires, spark
plugs and off to the dyno to make sure its up to spec.
Any hints, tricks, and must do's are appretiated.
Thanks!
Rey
Turbo, the car drives like a dream. Its silver / black and has 88k. I'm a car
guy so the miles doesn't worry me that much. I'm allready in the process of
changing the engine / tranny / differential oils, air & fuel filter, tires, spark
plugs and off to the dyno to make sure its up to spec.
Any hints, tricks, and must do's are appretiated.
Thanks!
Rey
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 6,213
Likes: 8
LET C32 2002
do a search on magnecor wires, denso plugs, green/k&n filters, pulley sytems by asp,kleeman and renntech, search on ecu reprogramming or reflash, headers, exshauts u name it. welcome to c32 world!
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 6,213
Likes: 8
LET C32 2002
Hey all I recently picked up a 02 C32 as a self present replacing my 01 IS300
Turbo, the car drives like a dream. Its silver / black and has 88k. I'm a car
guy so the miles doesn't worry me that much. I'm allready in the process of
changing the engine / tranny / differential oils, air & fuel filter, tires, spark
plugs and off to the dyno to make sure its up to spec.
Any hints, tricks, and must do's are appretiated.
Thanks!
Rey
Turbo, the car drives like a dream. Its silver / black and has 88k. I'm a car
guy so the miles doesn't worry me that much. I'm allready in the process of
changing the engine / tranny / differential oils, air & fuel filter, tires, spark
plugs and off to the dyno to make sure its up to spec.
Any hints, tricks, and must do's are appretiated.
Thanks!
Rey
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
02 C32 AMG sold!
alterego: Answering your PM as we speak. Funny you should say that. I don't
see any C32 AMG's. The evening of the day of the purchase of my car I saw
a silver one and a white one! All I see are C230 Kompressors though all the
time!
c32used: Thank you for the list of things to look up! Search engine is not
gonna like me
moosejaw: Thank you mate, gonna look into that too. Any other things I
should look up? I was thinking of changing the fuel pump, thermostat,
waterpump, thermostat housing, coolant and stuff like that. I used to work
at a independent BMW shop and I saw every possible item break, so I want to
apply what I learned into this car so it won't break down on me. And if it does
I'm stuck riding my bike
Scoop55: Thank you mate. Will do, as soon as I can attachments!
see any C32 AMG's. The evening of the day of the purchase of my car I saw
a silver one and a white one! All I see are C230 Kompressors though all the
time!
c32used: Thank you for the list of things to look up! Search engine is not
gonna like me
moosejaw: Thank you mate, gonna look into that too. Any other things I
should look up? I was thinking of changing the fuel pump, thermostat,
waterpump, thermostat housing, coolant and stuff like that. I used to work
at a independent BMW shop and I saw every possible item break, so I want to
apply what I learned into this car so it won't break down on me. And if it does
I'm stuck riding my bike
Scoop55: Thank you mate. Will do, as soon as I can attachments!
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,001
Likes: 37
From: NY
2014 E350 4Matic
Neihouma, welcome to the board! You picked up all the key information in a couple of snappy posts -- that is why I like this board. Just make sure to change the tranny fluid (every 40K) as you said you would do and it should be fine. If you are going to change the water pump, at your milage be sure to change the idler pully as well, that item wears and changes the pressure on the WP bearing. Enjoy your car!!
Last edited by Tump43; Oct 23, 2006 at 12:19 PM.
SPONSOR
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 2,517
Likes: 1
From: Ohio
...
if i remember from doing some research a while back, i don't think you can replace the fuel pump without replacing the entire fuel tank...someone correct me if i am wrong, as i think that is retarded, but then again, i didn't engineer the car...welcome!
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
02 C32 AMG sold!
Thanks AMG-Jerry!
Tump43: Thanks for the heads up on that, actually I'm looking for a schematic
of the engine bay so I can change all belts, bearings, and pulleys. Any leads
on that? Or anyone knows how many pulleys, belts, idler pulleys off the top
of their heads? Also gonna change the gearbox / differential oil annually. I did
this for my 95 M3 turbo and the car never gave me any problems only rather
the fact I kept overboosting the car to race bikes and blowing headgaskets
left n right. Also I'm enjoying the car like there's no tomorrow
1FASTC32: Thanks for the heads up. Still searching for things to change on
the car as I get home from work.
Thanks for the repplies everyone, sorry to get back in so late, my restaurant
has been kicking my *** lately and haven't had the time to checking in lately!
Rey
Tump43: Thanks for the heads up on that, actually I'm looking for a schematic
of the engine bay so I can change all belts, bearings, and pulleys. Any leads
on that? Or anyone knows how many pulleys, belts, idler pulleys off the top
of their heads? Also gonna change the gearbox / differential oil annually. I did
this for my 95 M3 turbo and the car never gave me any problems only rather
the fact I kept overboosting the car to race bikes and blowing headgaskets
left n right. Also I'm enjoying the car like there's no tomorrow
1FASTC32: Thanks for the heads up. Still searching for things to change on
the car as I get home from work.
Thanks for the repplies everyone, sorry to get back in so late, my restaurant
has been kicking my *** lately and haven't had the time to checking in lately!
Rey
MBworld Guru
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,058
Likes: 18
From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
i think the attachment feature is turned off entirely not just for newbies. you can use imageshack.us tho. However recently there have been pop-up ads from their sites, so make sure you do have pop-up blocker.
congrats on the car btw.
congrats on the car btw.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
02 C32 AMG sold!
Thanks FrankW! Gonna use my yahoo account! 
Hey Charles! Here are some pics of my cars / past projects... Good to see
a familiar face around here!
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/chineseb...60762333308811
Apologies for the late repply. Restaurant has been kicking my *** lately. And
recently found out the C32 takes (12) spark plugs? Lawrd have mercy...
Hey Charles! Here are some pics of my cars / past projects... Good to see
a familiar face around here!
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/chineseb...60762333308811
Apologies for the late repply. Restaurant has been kicking my *** lately. And
recently found out the C32 takes (12) spark plugs? Lawrd have mercy...
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 5,692
Likes: 5
none
Thanks FrankW! Gonna use my yahoo account!
Hey Charles! Here are some pics of my cars / past projects... Good to see
a familiar face around here!
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/chineseb...60762333308811
Apologies for the late repply. Restaurant has been kicking my *** lately. And
recently found out the C32 takes (12) spark plugs? Lawrd have mercy...
Hey Charles! Here are some pics of my cars / past projects... Good to see
a familiar face around here!
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/chineseb...60762333308811
Apologies for the late repply. Restaurant has been kicking my *** lately. And
recently found out the C32 takes (12) spark plugs? Lawrd have mercy...
MBworld Guru
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,058
Likes: 18
From: Diamond Bar, CA
W206 PHEV AMG
Thanks FrankW! Gonna use my yahoo account!
Hey Charles! Here are some pics of my cars / past projects... Good to see
a familiar face around here!
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/chineseb...60762333308811
Apologies for the late repply. Restaurant has been kicking my *** lately. And
recently found out the C32 takes (12) spark plugs? Lawrd have mercy...
Hey Charles! Here are some pics of my cars / past projects... Good to see
a familiar face around here!
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/chineseb...60762333308811
Apologies for the late repply. Restaurant has been kicking my *** lately. And
recently found out the C32 takes (12) spark plugs? Lawrd have mercy...
btw, woa-han-hou!!
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
02 C32 AMG sold!
time locating the Magnecor wires, I know its the KV85, but there are so
many models, do you know of any FAQ sheets for our C32's?
PS Is that Mandarin? I only speak Cantonese sorry
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
02 C32 AMG sold!
Also this is the things I plan to do / allready did to the car before I put it
on the dyno:
(2) K&N drop in filters
15W50 Mobil One oil
Redline ATF fluid
Redline 75W90
Magnecor KV85 Competition wires
Denso Iridium IK20 5304
The car has 89k and drives like a dream. It gets AS quick as my old 01 IS300
Turbo, but w/out the pain chest of acceleration which I dont mind because its
so damn smooth its not even funny....
Any helps, tips, advice is really appretiated! I feel like back 10 years ago when
I first got my 96 Cobra SVT modding it
on the dyno:
(2) K&N drop in filters
15W50 Mobil One oil
Redline ATF fluid
Redline 75W90
Magnecor KV85 Competition wires
Denso Iridium IK20 5304
The car has 89k and drives like a dream. It gets AS quick as my old 01 IS300
Turbo, but w/out the pain chest of acceleration which I dont mind because its
so damn smooth its not even funny....
Any helps, tips, advice is really appretiated! I feel like back 10 years ago when
I first got my 96 Cobra SVT modding it
Super Member
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 538
Likes: 2
From: Silicon valley
Audi C7.5 S6
The C32 uses the same wires as all the Mercedes V6, 1998-2004, C320 ect...
Ultrarev has them cheap.
http://www.ultrarev.com/Magnecor_Spa...29-p35086.html
Also gets some PERMATEX dielectric grease to put on boots and connections, which will make them go on easier.
http://www.devcon.com/techinfo/DIELE...P%20GREASE.pdf
http://www.midwayautosupply.com/show...iliateid=10050
Ultrarev has them cheap.
http://www.ultrarev.com/Magnecor_Spa...29-p35086.html
Also gets some PERMATEX dielectric grease to put on boots and connections, which will make them go on easier.
http://www.devcon.com/techinfo/DIELE...P%20GREASE.pdf
http://www.midwayautosupply.com/show...iliateid=10050
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
From: Miami, FL
02 C32 AMG sold!
The C32 uses the same wires as all the Mercedes V6, 1998-2004, C320 ect...
Ultrarev has them cheap.
http://www.ultrarev.com/Magnecor_Spa...29-p35086.html
Ultrarev has them cheap.
http://www.ultrarev.com/Magnecor_Spa...29-p35086.html
Stupid question, how many do I order? It doesn't say how many comes in a
box. Truly appretiate it!
Also gets some PERMATEX dielectric grease to put on boots and connections, which will make them go on easier.
http://www.devcon.com/techinfo/DIELE...P%20GREASE.pdf
http://www.midwayautosupply.com/show...iliateid=10050
http://www.devcon.com/techinfo/DIELE...P%20GREASE.pdf
http://www.midwayautosupply.com/show...iliateid=10050
Super Member
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 538
Likes: 2
From: Silicon valley
Audi C7.5 S6
You order one set of wires (there should be 12 cables), $120
number 65211
http://www.magnecor.com/magnecor1/files/catalog.pdf
number 65211
http://www.magnecor.com/magnecor1/files/catalog.pdf
SPONSOR
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,909
Likes: 130
From: Houston
C63S
Reconsider the wires...
I would purchase the Evosport wires if I could do it again. In fact, I will be ordering them after winter (car is parked for winter).
I have an issue with my wires coming off while driving. Not only do you have to pull over and seat them again, you have to deal with a check engine light too. It happened two days ago while I was driving on the freeway with my son in the car....not to mention it was RAINING!
Do a search on here, I'm not the only one.
For the record, some people have not had any issues.
I would purchase the Evosport wires if I could do it again. In fact, I will be ordering them after winter (car is parked for winter).
I have an issue with my wires coming off while driving. Not only do you have to pull over and seat them again, you have to deal with a check engine light too. It happened two days ago while I was driving on the freeway with my son in the car....not to mention it was RAINING!
Do a search on here, I'm not the only one.
For the record, some people have not had any issues.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 6,213
Likes: 8
LET C32 2002
Reconsider the wires...
I would purchase the Evosport wires if I could do it again. In fact, I will be ordering them after winter (car is parked for winter).
I have an issue with my wires coming off while driving. Not only do you have to pull over and seat them again, you have to deal with a check engine light too. It happened two days ago while I was driving on the freeway with my son in the car....not to mention it was RAINING!
Do a search on here, I'm not the only one.
For the record, some people have not had any issues.
I would purchase the Evosport wires if I could do it again. In fact, I will be ordering them after winter (car is parked for winter).
I have an issue with my wires coming off while driving. Not only do you have to pull over and seat them again, you have to deal with a check engine light too. It happened two days ago while I was driving on the freeway with my son in the car....not to mention it was RAINING!
Do a search on here, I'm not the only one.
For the record, some people have not had any issues.
