MB Dave

Does any one know of any manufacturer that makes bearings for the 63 engine? I have a cls63 I had the engine torn out by mercedes because of a knock and it turns out thrust bearing spun out causing it to eat away into the block and the crank... MB says they don't know of anyone that makes bearings that could work after machinging. My mechanic implied that damage to block is not that extensive that it might be able to be machined if the proper bearings are found.

My other options are 14k for a short block + previous labor... Unless some one has a used used block or used running engine... Any and all help would be greatly appreciated. I know that this is the C class forum and I have a cls but seem that you guys have the most experience with these engines..

MB Dave

Bump...

msheredy

A little internet searching came up with this...

http://www.kingbearings.com/oem_replacement.php

http://www.asiaticbearing.com/bearings.htm

Pretty much you just need to give your dimensions to any manufacturer and they'll provide.

Merc63

Ya you can have custom bearings made to dimensions.

MB Dave

It appears that I fail at the internet. I owe you a few good beers!

bhamg

I've been mulling over a prophylactic bearing replacement in another car and checked out King Bearings - a great find!

GeorgeSmooth

Have you maybe got any pictures? it would be interesting to see what happened.

Merc63

Weistec might have some blocks and cranks kicking around, call them.

MB Dave

I chatted with Anthony from Weistec on Thursday he said he may have something for me. I plan on giving them a call on Monday.

MB Dave

Not the best pictures but damage is pretty evident

roadtalontsi

whoever qouted you 14k$ for a short block for a cls63 pulled that number out of their ***. your looking at twice that easily. its 25k$ for a 113 amg motor block with fitted pistons. thats not crank or rods. the m156 is going to be alot pricier.

Weistec

We can help you out on this. If you want to install factory parts it can be done for a decent price. We would need to inspect the crankshaft and block to mic everything and go from there. The crankshaft if in line can be cleaned up like new and the block can be line honed. From there we can spec bearings and assemble the rest of the engine. You will need new gaskets and bolts, and we recommend installing new valve tappets since you are digging this deep. Call us and we can speak more in detail. Thank you!!

Steve @ Weistec Engineering

jvanbrecht

Holy crap man... resize those images..

MB Dave

I'm already speaking with Anthony, I sen't him some information hoping there is a solution.

MB Dave

I contacted king bearings. They don't make anything for the m156 they could make me a custom set but a minimum order of 500 is required.

MB Dave

My SA quoted me. He also quoted me a full rebuild and a new engine, I'm well aware of how much this engine costs.

MB Dave

Thinking of getting a used engine. I found one from a s63 problem is that its in korea... Does anyone know if its a direct swap?

Merc63

Any 63 will work.

There is 63s in America, look around for Mercedes salvage yards.

Merc63

Whipplem104, MSG him he knows of one in the states.

derspi

Curious to know, what were the symptoms, if any, that you noticed prior to MB tearing it down? Strange noises? Knocking sensations/vibrations?