Coolant usage-may be the "bad news"
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How many of these failures have been reported ?
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Is it true that the cams need to be removed to pull the heads ? If so that really sucks...Why not just replace one bolt at a time (reverse pattern) with the ARP fasteners ? I guess that might create bigger problems but who knows...
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Clearly, US and Canadian window stickers are not the same.
Is it true that the cams need to be removed to pull the heads ? If so that really sucks...Why not just replace one bolt at a time (reverse pattern) with the ARP fasteners ? I guess that might create bigger problems but who knows...
Is it true that the cams need to be removed to pull the heads ? If so that really sucks...Why not just replace one bolt at a time (reverse pattern) with the ARP fasteners ? I guess that might create bigger problems but who knows...
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Canadian window sticker has:
Top left
Port of arrival, shipment number, VIN, Engine number, PO, Serial number,
C63 in big letters,
Bottom left
Energuide, city/highway fuel consumption
Right side
Model description with all options with prices.
Top left
Port of arrival, shipment number, VIN, Engine number, PO, Serial number,
C63 in big letters,
Bottom left
Energuide, city/highway fuel consumption
Right side
Model description with all options with prices.
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If in fact the engine range is correct for this flaw, I would press MB to do a preemptive repair even if I had to participate in the cost.
Cheaper than to fix it after it blows.
Why live in fear and not enjoy the car?!
Cheaper than to fix it after it blows.
Why live in fear and not enjoy the car?!
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Same thing happend to me at 20K. I had the back two manifold bolts fail. My warning was a CEL.
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Any discussion on this subject matter over at the Private Lounge?
EDIT-I just placed a thread in the TECHNICAL sub-section.
EDIT-I just placed a thread in the TECHNICAL sub-section.
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Good deal, thx. This thread has gathered a little critical mass so perhaps those interested enough to have pushed this along so far can keep this thread alive as more information comes in.
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The work was done at Star MB in houston. I've had great service with them. I talked to the tech that did the work and he told me both rear bolts failed so they had to drill and tap them out. I didnt hear much after that I was shocked to say the least. The good thing is everything was covered under warranty.
No issues thus far.
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The work was done at Star MB in houston. I've had great service with them. I talked to the tech that did the work and he told me both rear bolts failed so they had to drill and tap them out. I didnt hear much after that I was shocked to say the least. The good thing is everything was covered under warranty.
No issues thus far.
No issues thus far.
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My engine number for MY2012 looks like this: 15698560071111
(the last 5 digits are not my real number) but in that range
(the last 5 digits are not my real number) but in that range
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You can look up your engine number by using EPCnet and running your data card. My number is lower than the one listed, so it looks like I may be affected. I will be contacting a few dealers to see if there is anything that can be done preemptively.
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Thanks for the clue to look on the Dealer Repair Order.
Canadian Car Engine #:
1.) Window sticker - ENGINE NO. 12-600591
2.) Repair Order - ENG:156985600591XX
so it looks like my engine is before the affected up to # of 569xx60060658. I will have to keep an eye out as I hope to keep this car.
As you can see the window sticker uses a slightly different format and drops the last two digits that I XXed out in my engine # from my repair order.
Canadian Car Engine #:
1.) Window sticker - ENGINE NO. 12-600591
2.) Repair Order - ENG:156985600591XX
so it looks like my engine is before the affected up to # of 569xx60060658. I will have to keep an eye out as I hope to keep this car.
As you can see the window sticker uses a slightly different format and drops the last two digits that I XXed out in my engine # from my repair order.
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Service Bulletin
Hi All,
I have a 2010 ML63 and 2010 C63, both of which are in the range. I subscribed to STAR TekInfo and found the service bulletin:
01-05-2012 Star Bulletins LI LI01.30-P-051567_Ver.1a
LI (0bytes)
As you can see by the byte count, it's an empty document and returns an error when selected.
Perhaps someone can get the details and actions MB will take if one experiences the problem.
Regards,
Joe
I have a 2010 ML63 and 2010 C63, both of which are in the range. I subscribed to STAR TekInfo and found the service bulletin:
01-05-2012 Star Bulletins LI LI01.30-P-051567_Ver.1a
LI (0bytes)
Check engine light (CEL) on and low coolant indicator lamp lights up
M156 up to engine # 569xx 60 060658
M156 up to engine # 569xx 60 060658
As you can see by the byte count, it's an empty document and returns an error when selected.
Perhaps someone can get the details and actions MB will take if one experiences the problem.
Regards,
Joe
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Hi All,
I have a 2010 ML63 and 2010 C63, both of which are in the range. I subscribed to STAR TekInfo and found the service bulletin:
01-05-2012 Star Bulletins LI LI01.30-P-051567_Ver.1a
LI (0bytes)
As you can see by the byte count, it's an empty document and returns an error when selected.
Perhaps someone can get the details and actions MB will take if one experiences the problem.
Regards,
Joe
I have a 2010 ML63 and 2010 C63, both of which are in the range. I subscribed to STAR TekInfo and found the service bulletin:
01-05-2012 Star Bulletins LI LI01.30-P-051567_Ver.1a
LI (0bytes)
Check engine light (CEL) on and low coolant indicator lamp lights up
M156 up to engine # 569xx 60 060658
M156 up to engine # 569xx 60 060658
As you can see by the byte count, it's an empty document and returns an error when selected.
Perhaps someone can get the details and actions MB will take if one experiences the problem.
Regards,
Joe
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Regards,