resurrection of the dead m113.980
08-13-2011, 10:10 AM
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resurrection of the dead m113.980
My new engine arrived at work yesterday. it does not look like much but after a little work (or a lot) it will fit nicely in my C43.
unfortunately I had no car to drive it home, so I have not been able to tear it down yet = (
so now I sit and plan what to do with it ..
At first, I have to fix a good engine stand so you can move it around.
then when the next paycheck comes, I will order new oil pan, both upper and lower. and a new oil pick-up.
then I'll send the engine to a company that can measure the crankshaft, pressure test the heads and check for cracks in the block, and check whats worn and needs replacing. if this had been an old Volvo engine, I had done it myself but now it's a little more money and horsepower on stake =)
maybe I should get the cylinder heads ported and polished?
Is that a bad idea on these engines?
I will post more pictures next week!!
I payed 900$ for it
unfortunately I had no car to drive it home, so I have not been able to tear it down yet = (
so now I sit and plan what to do with it ..
At first, I have to fix a good engine stand so you can move it around.
then when the next paycheck comes, I will order new oil pan, both upper and lower. and a new oil pick-up.
then I'll send the engine to a company that can measure the crankshaft, pressure test the heads and check for cracks in the block, and check whats worn and needs replacing. if this had been an old Volvo engine, I had done it myself but now it's a little more money and horsepower on stake =)
maybe I should get the cylinder heads ported and polished?
Is that a bad idea on these engines?
I will post more pictures next week!!
I payed 900$ for it
08-15-2011, 10:50 AM
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I was told that it did not run when the oil-pan broke... if it was that you meant..
I have not started the engine yet, but I tempt you with a picture of a car that came straight from the factory today.....
some happy guy or girl will get there C63 soon...
I have not started the engine yet, but I tempt you with a picture of a car that came straight from the factory today.....
some happy guy or girl will get there C63 soon...
08-21-2011, 09:56 AM
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My new engine arrived at work yesterday. it does not look like much but after a little work (or a lot) it will fit nicely in my C43.
unfortunately I had no car to drive it home, so I have not been able to tear it down yet = (
so now I sit and plan what to do with it ..
At first, I have to fix a good engine stand so you can move it around.
then when the next paycheck comes, I will order new oil pan, both upper and lower. and a new oil pick-up.
then I'll send the engine to a company that can measure the crankshaft, pressure test the heads and check for cracks in the block, and check whats worn and needs replacing. if this had been an old Volvo engine, I had done it myself but now it's a little more money and horsepower on stake =)
maybe I should get the cylinder heads ported and polished?
Is that a bad idea on these engines?
I will post more pictures next week!!
I payed 900$ for it
unfortunately I had no car to drive it home, so I have not been able to tear it down yet = (
so now I sit and plan what to do with it ..
At first, I have to fix a good engine stand so you can move it around.
then when the next paycheck comes, I will order new oil pan, both upper and lower. and a new oil pick-up.
then I'll send the engine to a company that can measure the crankshaft, pressure test the heads and check for cracks in the block, and check whats worn and needs replacing. if this had been an old Volvo engine, I had done it myself but now it's a little more money and horsepower on stake =)
maybe I should get the cylinder heads ported and polished?
Is that a bad idea on these engines?
I will post more pictures next week!!
I payed 900$ for it
900.00 good deal.
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08-21-2011, 05:17 PM
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Hi!
been busy this week (just came home from the swedish paintball championship, third place woohoo) but i have start tearing apart the engine...
next week i will take of the timing case and cylinderheads.
you can see now why the price was so low...
been busy this week (just came home from the swedish paintball championship, third place woohoo) but i have start tearing apart the engine...
next week i will take of the timing case and cylinderheads.
you can see now why the price was so low...
08-21-2011, 05:18 PM
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08-22-2011, 01:59 AM
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12' W204 C63 AMG coupe "T-Rex", 12' W451 Smart Fortwo Pulse (99' W202 C43 AMG sold)
Despite the shoddy exterior and rusty parts, the passages under the water pump look nice and clean, not unless you cleaned them. The oil passages under the cooler look also clean too. What does it look like under the valve covers?
08-30-2011, 03:11 PM
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Hello!
here is a little update on my engine..
Its looks really good so far, no dameges or extreme wear..
I am thinking of adding Rotrex supercharger, anyone have any experience of these?
will the engine handle the extra boost?
here is a little update on my engine..
Its looks really good so far, no dameges or extreme wear..
I am thinking of adding Rotrex supercharger, anyone have any experience of these?
will the engine handle the extra boost?
08-30-2011, 11:37 PM
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Nice project man! Keep us updated with lots of pics... Looks similar haha https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...k-stomach.html
08-31-2011, 08:35 AM
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P.S. Kowalski who is that in your avatar pic?
08-31-2011, 08:56 AM
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Funny, some time ago it seemed that Kowalski was in love....
and we all asked for some pics So, could it be her 
Let's wait and see what he says perhaps he can choose this for his avatar
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08-31-2011, 01:01 PM
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I might see my honey tomorrow, I'll snap a pic of her and my car.
09-01-2011, 03:40 PM
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Hi everyone, here is some more updates..
I have heard that lead blasting is the best to get a good finish on aluminum, If not, I must get my toothbrush and a week of from work and start polishing.
I had to use this to loosen the bolt to the pulley, and two friends got to hold the engine.. i cant explain how hard the bolt was stuck....
I have heard that lead blasting is the best to get a good finish on aluminum, If not, I must get my toothbrush and a week of from work and start polishing.
I had to use this to loosen the bolt to the pulley, and two friends got to hold the engine.. i cant explain how hard the bolt was stuck....
09-01-2011, 04:00 PM
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What gives with the chain and lock in the picture Got your two friends locked in to help you out?
Got your two friends locked in to help you out?
09-02-2011, 04:56 AM
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Hey, that looks familiar! Looks like we've chewed the same dirt!
https://mbworld.org/forums/4771290-post334.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/4771290-post334.html
I tried with a 3/4" airdriven Bolt machine but nothing..
manpower is the only way!
...Its for the A/C filler station, so the wrong people dont use it...
09-02-2011, 10:47 AM
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At first I was just going to do a complete rebuild and put it in, but now Im thinking about mounting a Rotrex supercharger and a stand-alone system, and make my own headers and exaust system.
reaching for 400+ whp
09-02-2011, 11:05 AM
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Yup! I tried with my 1/2" electric impact, but no effect. I bent the crank pulley holding tool when I finally removed it with the breaker bars and the lengthy extensions.
