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Old Dec 13, 2019 | 06:16 AM
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can you check if my car is in the affected with the old head bolts ? VINWDDGF77XX9F220769
All 2010 and older, and some early 2011s are affected.
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Old Aug 25, 2020 | 06:22 AM
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I am looking at a 2007 built E63 the owner has told me this engine is not affected by the head bolt issue. Can you please look up this engine number. ​​​​​​​

156983 60 020513

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Old Aug 25, 2020 | 08:07 AM
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I am looking at a 2007 built E63 the owner has told me this engine is not affected by the head bolt issue. Can you please look up this engine number.

156983 60 020513

​​​​​​​Thanks Alan
all 2010 and older are affected.
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Old Oct 1, 2020 | 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Valvestud
all 2010 and older are affected.
Thank you. Could you check WDD2040771F636959?
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Old Oct 1, 2020 | 05:10 AM
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Thank you. Could you check WDD2040771F636959?
not affected.
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Old Oct 4, 2020 | 09:23 AM
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not affected.
Thank you, that was very helpful. If you don't mind, could you run another VIN for me to check the headbolt issue?

It is:

WDD2040771F639764

Also, if possible, could you check this VIN, to verify whether it has the P31 Performance Package and/or LSD?

WDDGJ7HB1DF961130

Thanks so much Valvestud.
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Old Oct 4, 2020 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by redonettii
Thank you, that was very helpful. If you don't mind, could you run another VIN for me to check the headbolt issue?

It is:

WDD2040771F639764

Also, if possible, could you check this VIN, to verify whether it has the P31 Performance Package and/or LSD?

WDDGJ7HB1DF961130

Thanks so much Valvestud.
Neither car has the old headbolts. The 130 has the performance package, but no LSD
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Old Oct 26, 2020 | 05:58 PM
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Any way to check if a replacement has ever been done? WDDGF7HB6AF388934WDDGF7HB6AF388WDDGF7HB6AF388934934WDDGF7HB6AF38893 4
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Old Oct 26, 2020 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by MrLiou168
Any way to check if a replacement has ever been done? WDDGF7HB6AF388934WDDGF7HB6AF388WDDGF7HB6AF388934934WDDGF7HB6AF38893 4
Not without tearing into the engine, or checking with dealer to see if it was done by MB. You should assume it was not done.
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Old Nov 12, 2020 | 11:00 PM
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How about WDD2040772A665799? It is from a late Nov 2011 C63, with black rocker covers.

Pretty sure it is safe given year, but would like to be certain.
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Old Nov 12, 2020 | 11:03 PM
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How about WDD2040772A665799? It is from a late Nov 2011 C63, with black rocker covers.

Pretty sure it is safe given year, but would like to be certain.
not affected.
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Old Nov 14, 2020 | 07:16 PM
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Thanks Joe! Much appreciated
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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 12:09 PM
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not affected.
Hi. I'm new into the group. Recently bought registered April 2010 E63., WDD2120771A107967.
it has done 220k km, no coolant issue so far. Only cylinder bank 1-2 running "lean".


.is this one of the affect engines?
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Old Dec 6, 2020 | 12:27 PM
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All 2010’s are affected. https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...rly-2011s.html
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Old Dec 14, 2020 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Valvestud
Not without tearing into the engine, or checking with dealer to see if it was done by MB. You should assume it was not done.
Hi I just found about the issue and Im obviously effected since mine is a 2009. It has 70 K miles and is not showing issues yet with the coolant or error signs. from what ive read not all of these will eventually become an issue. Is it something that I can just wait and see if it becomes a problem and hope I luck out? since 4 K is not even an option anytime soon. Or if it developes the coolant leaking issue before being repaired does it lead to even more damage and more expenses? I really dont want to part with this car as Ive had it 5 years and its been very reliable up to this point. Thanks so much for any advice!
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Old Jan 3, 2021 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Wiqar Khan
Hi. I'm new into the group. Recently bought registered April 2010 E63., WDD2120771A107967.
it has done 220k km, no coolant issue so far. Only cylinder bank 1-2 running "lean".


.is this one of the affect engines?
I know this is an old thread but I’m still not sure why everyone is asking one “Joe” if their engines are affected. Just go to lastvin.com and enter your vin. If engine is before 60658, you’re probably affected. Easy. Forums are about sharing information, so there you go...
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Old Jan 3, 2021 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by AMG-Thang
I know this is an old thread but I’m still not sure why everyone is asking one “Joe” if their engines are affected. Just go to lastvin.com and enter your vin. If engine is before 60658, you’re probably affected. Easy. Forums are about sharing information, so there you go...
Yes, it is in the affected group. All 2010s and older and some early 2011s are affected.
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Old Feb 6, 2022 | 01:01 AM
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Would it say on the carfax if the headbolts have been replaced? There was a service done that only says “intake manifold gasket(s) replaced”. This was done at 23,000 miles.
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Old Feb 6, 2022 | 01:15 AM
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carfax is trash. I doubt it. Intake gaskets are common.
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Old Mar 13, 2022 | 09:52 AM
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can tell me if my engine in affective group 15698360008726
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can tell me if my engine in affective group 15698360008726
Again, all 2010 and older are affected. You have one of the oldest engines out there.
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Old Mar 19, 2022 | 01:45 PM
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i want to buy cls63 2009 it has some problems like oil leake from timing cover ,keyless entry is not workingand windows key is not working..what’s your advice for me about this car?

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I know its a old thread but can someone check this VIN: WDD2040 771F57 3950
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Old May 13, 2023 | 04:24 PM
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I know its a old thread but can someone check this VIN: WDD2040 771F57 3950
Originally Posted by Valvestud
Again, all 2010 and older are affected.
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Old May 13, 2023 | 04:56 PM
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Beyond the affected group.

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