I'm Hoping to Reach Someone who could help me out .
I Have a 98 C43 AMG with a toasted engine . I'm looking for some help locating a 55 engine withe the oil pan upfront . Has to b in the R129 family anything newer and the oil pan won't clear a lower frame member . I ended up with a 5.0 engine I can't use from what the mechanic told me.
So far finding a decent engine has been rather difficult. I also need to see if I can find someone around the northern Cali area , the mechanics around here ... don't realy care to try this swap.
this car means more to me than I can put into words , not sure putting a whole life story would help , but life has been rather challenging, and I don't have to many years left before I lose my license over a medical issue , I'd like to enjoy what time I have driving a car I put so much into .
I Have a 98 C43 AMG with a toasted engine . I'm looking for some help locating a 55 engine withe the oil pan upfront . Has to b in the R129 family anything newer and the oil pan won't clear a lower frame member . I ended up with a 5.0 engine I can't use from what the mechanic told me.
So far finding a decent engine has been rather difficult. I also need to see if I can find someone around the northern Cali area , the mechanics around here ... don't realy care to try this swap.
this car means more to me than I can put into words , not sure putting a whole life story would help , but life has been rather challenging, and I don't have to many years left before I lose my license over a medical issue , I'd like to enjoy what time I have driving a car I put so much into .
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If I recall, you can use a C55 engine from most of the MB platforms, but in certain cases you need to change the oil sump pickuo and sump to accomodate the lower crossmember.
Have you read this thread in the sticky section? It makes for a great source of info, so grap a cup of coffee and get into it:
C43 '55' swap thread - MBWorld.org Forums
Have you read this thread in the sticky section? It makes for a great source of info, so grap a cup of coffee and get into it:
C43 '55' swap thread - MBWorld.org Forums
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I Have a 98 C43 AMG with a toasted engine . I'm looking for some help locating a 55 engine withe the oil pan upfront . Has to b in the R129 family anything newer and the oil pan won't clear a lower frame member . I ended up with a 5.0 engine I can't use from what the mechanic told me.
So far finding a decent engine has been rather difficult. I also need to see if I can find someone around the northern Cali area , the mechanics around here ... don't realy care to try this swap.
this car means more to me than I can put into words , not sure putting a whole life story would help , but life has been rather challenging, and I don't have to many years left before I lose my license over a medical issue , I'd like to enjoy what time I have driving a car I put so much into .
Oddz83 I'm located in Southern California and have (2) C43 engines that I might be open to selling. I know you are looking for the 5.4L versions, but let me know if you change your mind.Originally Posted by Oddz83
I'm Hoping to Reach Someone who could help me out .I Have a 98 C43 AMG with a toasted engine . I'm looking for some help locating a 55 engine withe the oil pan upfront . Has to b in the R129 family anything newer and the oil pan won't clear a lower frame member . I ended up with a 5.0 engine I can't use from what the mechanic told me.
So far finding a decent engine has been rather difficult. I also need to see if I can find someone around the northern Cali area , the mechanics around here ... don't realy care to try this swap.
this car means more to me than I can put into words , not sure putting a whole life story would help , but life has been rather challenging, and I don't have to many years left before I lose my license over a medical issue , I'd like to enjoy what time I have driving a car I put so much into .
Cheers,
Sentinel83
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Cheers,
Sentinel83
I have found a 01 s55 to use as the donor. But . I'm figuring out if I can afford to go that route .Originally Posted by Sentinel83
Oddz83 I'm located in Southern California and have (2) C43 engines that I might be open to selling. I know you are looking for the 5.4L versions, but let me know if you change your mind.Cheers,
Sentinel83
I may consider sticking with the 4.3 .
Just depends on price and milage on the engine.
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I may consider sticking with the 4.3 .
Just depends on price and milage on the engine.
The s55 may have a different oil pan and you may need to swap over your stock oil pan and pump. Originally Posted by Oddz83
I have found a 01 s55 to use as the donor. But . I'm figuring out if I can afford to go that route .I may consider sticking with the 4.3 .
Just depends on price and milage on the engine.
try to find a motor from a CLK55 or E55
I looked in the c43 sticky the 01-02 shows up in there . Definitely going to double check the oil pan placement has to be upfront , hopefully it is .
ebay don't have cheap 5.5 amg engines under 100k.
but I'll check a few salvage yards for the cars u mention aswell just incase.
ebay don't have cheap 5.5 amg engines under 100k.
but I'll check a few salvage yards for the cars u mention aswell just incase.
