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Can you get me the engine number for this one please? So when I got the engine number, how do I check for head bolt problem? Thanks.
Can you get me the engine number for this one please? So when I got the engine number, how do I check for head bolt problem? Thanks.
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Can you get me the engine number for this one please? So when I got the engine number, how do I check for head bolt problem? Thanks.
Well the first thing you do is figure out what engine is in your car. Is it an M156... No. Then full stop.Originally Posted by dustinN
WDDLJ7EB3DA079389Can you get me the engine number for this one please? So when I got the engine number, how do I check for head bolt problem? Thanks.
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Thank you sir. That's what I thought. Only M156 has head bolt issue, not on M157. I asked for common issue in M157 in M157 forum and a member has mentioned about the head bolt and cams issues in M157. That surprised me.Originally Posted by Valvestud
Well the first thing you do is figure out what engine is in your car. Is it an M156... No. Then full stop.
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NewOriginally Posted by santafeMB
Hello, Thank you for your help. Engine number 156980 60 065184. 2011 ML 63. Does it have the new or old bolts?
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2009 MB C63 amg i need to verify if my engine affected with head bolts issue and engine number please
vin: WDDGF54XX9R053580 WRONG
CORRECTED VIN: WDDGF77XX9F221565
email: mohammedkhalaf.90@gmail.com
PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP JOE
THANKS SO MUCH
vin: WDDGF54XX9R053580 WRONG
CORRECTED VIN: WDDGF77XX9F221565
email: mohammedkhalaf.90@gmail.com
PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP JOE
THANKS SO MUCH
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vin: WDDGF54XX9R053580
email: mohammedkhalaf.90@gmail.com
PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP JOE
THANKS SO MUCH
the car you’ve provided a VIN for is a C300, not C63. As such, head bolts are not an issue. Originally Posted by Kha Moe
2009 MB C63 amg i need to verify if my engine affected with head bolts issue and engine number pleasevin: WDDGF54XX9R053580
email: mohammedkhalaf.90@gmail.com
PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP JOE
THANKS SO MUCH
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Originally Posted by Valvestud
the car you’ve provided a VIN for is a C300, not C63. As such, head bolts are not an issue.
sorry i put the wrong vin.
heres the right one
vin: WDDGF77XX9F221565
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heres the right one
vin: WDDGF77XX9F221565
All 2010 and older are affected. Your engine number is 156985 60 034397.Originally Posted by Kha Moe
sorry i put the wrong vin.heres the right one
vin: WDDGF77XX9F221565
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vin: WDDGF54XX9R053580 WRONG
CORRECTED VIN: WDDGF77XX9F221565
email: mohammedkhalaf.90@gmail.com
PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP JOE
THANKS SO MUCH
Originally Posted by Kha Moe
2009 MB C63 amg i need to verify if my engine affected with head bolts issue and engine number pleasevin: WDDGF54XX9R053580 WRONG
CORRECTED VIN: WDDGF77XX9F221565
email: mohammedkhalaf.90@gmail.com
PLEASE LET ME KNOW ASAP JOE
THANKS SO MUCH
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Originally Posted by Valvestud
the car you’ve provided a VIN for is a C300, not C63. As such, head bolts are not an issue.
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heres the right one
vin: WDDGF77XX9F221565
Originally Posted by Kha Moe
sorry i put the wrong vin.heres the right one
vin: WDDGF77XX9F221565
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Originally Posted by Valvestud
All 2010 and older are affected. Your engine number is 156985 60 034397.
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Ok so it’s definitely affected. The car has over 135k miles, drives so strong, no check engine or any codes, and no coolant messages! Is there anyway it would pass 135k miles without being done?? Is there anyway to know if they’re done or not!
what’s the estimate price for such a repair job
what’s the estimate price for such a repair job
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what’s the estimate price for such a repair job
The only way to check is to pull the valve cover and inspect the top of the bolts.Originally Posted by Kha Moe
Ok so it’s definitely affected. The car has over 135k miles, drives so strong, no check engine or any codes, and no coolant messages! Is there anyway it would pass 135k miles without being done?? Is there anyway to know if they’re done or not!what’s the estimate price for such a repair job
-If the tops are hollow-torx, they are the original at-risk design.
-If the tops are external-torx, they have been replaced with the updated design.
It's very possible they are original at that mileage. There are cases of 200K+ miles on at-risk bolts without issue and failures at 20K miles. If they haven't failed yet, then the question becomes how much do you value peace of mind.
As for cost, shop around in your area. The 1-by-1 replacement method has a track record on here of working and there are mechanics out there who will utilize this (figure around $2K or less). The top shops recommend the factory procedure of pulling the heads, which will cost twice that or more.
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Can you please help me out finding my engine number?
4JGDF2EE1FA570619
642826 41 679265
272961 31 469448
Hi Joe,
Will you be able to help me check the following VIN?
WDBSK7AA1CF167874
Thank you kindly in advance!
Will you be able to help me check the following VIN?
WDBSK7AA1CF167874
Thank you kindly in advance!
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Will you be able to help me check the following VIN?
WDBSK7AA1CF167874
Thank you kindly in advance!
156981 60 067672Originally Posted by jakie411
Hi Joe,Will you be able to help me check the following VIN?
WDBSK7AA1CF167874
Thank you kindly in advance!
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Hi, I'm looking to purchase a 2011 C63. The VIN # is WDDGF7HB9BF602574 and engine model 156985 60 064039.
Is this car in the affected range of headbolt issues? Thanks
Is this car in the affected range of headbolt issues? Thanks
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You should be good. The TSB data indicates the issue affects all M156 engines, up to serial number 569xx 60 060658 and you're engine is well beyond this.
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What Mort said.Originally Posted by Mort
You should be good. The TSB data indicates the issue affects all M156 engines, up to serial number 569xx 60 060658 and you're engine is well beyond this.
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VIN is missing a digit/character. Needs to be 17 long. Originally Posted by rezdahustla
Hi joe can you check WDDHF7B1AA202184
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Engine: 15698560057153.
Again, all 2010 and older are in the affected group. Last 5 digits of engine number need to be 60658 or higher.
Again, all 2010 and older are in the affected group. Last 5 digits of engine number need to be 60658 or higher.
