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Old 05-10-2015, 07:33 PM
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I think you're looking at 12-15 hrs of labor, at about 125/hr, so somewhere around 1500 in labor, don't know what the parts cost.
Today they gave me an approximate price of $7k. Normally $8.3k but he said he'd give me a 20% discount.
Old 05-10-2015, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by hawtheric1
Today they gave me an approximate price of $7k. Normally $8.3k but he said he'd give me a 20% discount.
For that kind of labor costs, I'd send the car to Weistec and have them do an even better job. And, while it's there, consider increasing performance (but not required).

http://weistec.com/all/c/c-63/2012-2...internals.html
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symptoms?????

You people speak of symptoms but not what they are. Please, please tell.
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DO A SEARCH

Seriously, you already have one thread started on this and there are literally a hundred others. Now you revive a 3yr old thread.

I swear this place lately is like the inmates running the asylum smh...
Old 09-16-2015, 03:25 AM
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DO A SEARCH

Seriously, you already have one thread started on this and there are literally a hundred others. Now you revive a 3yr old thread.

I swear this place lately is like the inmates running the asylum smh...
"Waking up the dead" I have been searching and the only symptom I could find was water lose. Dude, if you've been subscribed to this for three years it must have relevance.
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Originally Posted by shamrode
"Waking up the dead" I have been searching and the only symptom I could find was water lose. Dude, if you've been subscribed to this for three years it must have relevance.
Most of those threads organized in the sticky have the answer to your question.

EDIT: CLICK HERE (if it's not obvious, this is the 3rd sticky from the top) ------>https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...-problems.html

M156 head bolt problems
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Head stud issue

I am considering buying a C63.


This head bolt issue is interesting.


I have an XJS v12 and to stop any corrosion issues with head bolts I use water less coolant.


http://liquidintelligence.com.au/




This may be worth considering?
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Interesting. I've never heard of that.
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I used to be concerned about this...

I used to be concerned about head bolts, 07 CLS 63

I have had a number of issues over the years: intake manifold problem, oil leak at the block, air suspension pump failure, fuel pump failure, but not the bolts (knock on wood…).

I asked my SA, and he said, of all the many many m156 engines that they've had come through their busy dealership, bolt failure has only been seen on a handful over his last five years there.

Seems to be low incidence.

Still in the back on my mind…78K miles.
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I used to be concerned about head bolts, 07 CLS 63

I have had a number of issues over the years: intake manifold problem, oil leak at the block, air suspension pump failure, fuel pump failure, but not the bolts (knock on wood…).

I asked my SA, and he said, of all the many many m156 engines that they've had come through their busy dealership, bolt failure has only been seen on a handful over his last five years there.

Seems to be low incidence.

Still in the back on my mind…78K miles.
The adaptive suspension systems have been problematic since inception. If you own one, just assume parts of it will fail.
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Yes it did

Originally Posted by DuaneC63
The adaptive suspension systems have been problematic since inception. If you own one, just assume parts of it will fail.
Oh it failed. Front fenders resting on the tires, red warning light. Control module and airmatic suspension pump replaced. It's been fine for more than two years since.

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