Head Bolt Affected VIN - 2010 & older, & early 2011s
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Damn. So it's definitely bound to happen? I haven't bought the vehicle yet, but the seller said he got the compressions and coolying system tested and there are no leaks or issues.
I assume he forgot to include "YET" possibly? What do headbolt repairs go for nowadays? I know the MB dealer said around 5-6k but then again that's a dealership. And where do they usually go bad?
I assume he forgot to include "YET" possibly? What do headbolt repairs go for nowadays? I know the MB dealer said around 5-6k but then again that's a dealership. And where do they usually go bad?
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Damn. So it's definitely bound to happen? I haven't bought the vehicle yet, but the seller said he got the compressions and coolying system tested and there are no leaks or issues.
I assume he forgot to include "YET" possibly? What do headbolt repairs go for nowadays? I know the MB dealer said around 5-6k but then again that's a dealership. And where do they usually go bad?
I assume he forgot to include "YET" possibly? What do headbolt repairs go for nowadays? I know the MB dealer said around 5-6k but then again that's a dealership. And where do they usually go bad?
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It depends on whether or not you want to absolutely eliminate the chance of failure. I believe there are certain batches of bolts that fail, and some that don't. This is purely my gut instinct, but would explain why there are failures at seemingly random mileages, and some like yours that have gone well beyond where most people would have expected failure.
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IS MY CAR AFFECTED?
Dear Valvestud ... appreciate your efforts and knowledge that I have been able to read and gather my own knowledge thanks to you. Appreciated.
I am considering purchasing a 2010 c63 P31 vehicle and figure this car is in the effected headbolt range.
The car has also had the cam problem but this was repaired some 6 months ago for a cost of approx 6.5k usd.
Excuse my ignorance but does a cam replacement involve headbolt replacement as part of the repair process?
My vin number for your reference and confirmation of being in the affected engine range is;
WDDGF7HB3AF483824
The car has 55,000 miles on it .
Appreciate your review and time please sir.
I am considering purchasing a 2010 c63 P31 vehicle and figure this car is in the effected headbolt range.
The car has also had the cam problem but this was repaired some 6 months ago for a cost of approx 6.5k usd.
Excuse my ignorance but does a cam replacement involve headbolt replacement as part of the repair process?
My vin number for your reference and confirmation of being in the affected engine range is;
WDDGF7HB3AF483824
The car has 55,000 miles on it .
Appreciate your review and time please sir.
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Dear Valvestud ... appreciate your efforts and knowledge that I have been able to read and gather my own knowledge thanks to you. Appreciated.
I am considering purchasing a 2010 c63 P31 vehicle and figure this car is in the effected headbolt range.
The car has also had the cam problem but this was repaired some 6 months ago for a cost of approx 6.5k usd.
Excuse my ignorance but does a cam replacement involve headbolt replacement as part of the repair process?
My vin number for your reference and confirmation of being in the affected engine range is;
WDDGF7HB3AF483824
The car has 55,000 miles on it .
Appreciate your review and time please sir.
I am considering purchasing a 2010 c63 P31 vehicle and figure this car is in the effected headbolt range.
The car has also had the cam problem but this was repaired some 6 months ago for a cost of approx 6.5k usd.
Excuse my ignorance but does a cam replacement involve headbolt replacement as part of the repair process?
My vin number for your reference and confirmation of being in the affected engine range is;
WDDGF7HB3AF483824
The car has 55,000 miles on it .
Appreciate your review and time please sir.
And yes, your car is in the affected group.
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Thanks Valvestud....I am going to buy the AMG. The repair was done by Mercedes Abu Dhabi , UAE. Known as EMC here.
The 2010 model is platinum grey , p31 pack and has the lsd.
Have been tuned re chipped to 545 hp ..... I was taken for a test drive and in comfort it scared the heck out of me. Love that!
I figure for the fun its worth the risk..... I cant help myself.
Thanks....
The 2010 model is platinum grey , p31 pack and has the lsd.
Have been tuned re chipped to 545 hp ..... I was taken for a test drive and in comfort it scared the heck out of me. Love that!
I figure for the fun its worth the risk..... I cant help myself.
Thanks....
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Hi all,
Looking at a 2011 vin # WDDGF7HB8BF639079.
According to a vin search, the engine code appears to be 066489 which would be newer bolts, but that same search says it has the P31 pck but it does not have alcantara steering wheel?
Still trying to get a build date(online deal) but any info on the following appreciated...
head bolts
p31 pkg (or not)
lsd
Thanks
Looking at a 2011 vin # WDDGF7HB8BF639079.
According to a vin search, the engine code appears to be 066489 which would be newer bolts, but that same search says it has the P31 pck but it does not have alcantara steering wheel?
Still trying to get a build date(online deal) but any info on the following appreciated...
head bolts
p31 pkg (or not)
lsd
Thanks
Last edited by gmore; Oct 31, 2017 at 06:07 PM.
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Hi all,
Looking at a 2011 vin # WDDGF7HB8BF639079.
According to a vin search, the engine code appears to be 066489 which would be newer bolts, but that same search says it has the P31 pck but it does not have alcantara steering wheel?
Still trying to get a build date(online deal) but any info on the following appreciated...
head bolts
p31 pkg (or not)
lsd
Thanks
Looking at a 2011 vin # WDDGF7HB8BF639079.
According to a vin search, the engine code appears to be 066489 which would be newer bolts, but that same search says it has the P31 pck but it does not have alcantara steering wheel?
Still trying to get a build date(online deal) but any info on the following appreciated...
head bolts
p31 pkg (or not)
lsd
Thanks
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2010 C63 AMG
Hey can you run my VIN and tell me if I have the head bolt issue please? Vin: WDDGF7HB8AF410416
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Hey can you run my VIN and tell me if I have the head bolt issue please? Vin: WDDGF7HB8AF410416
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All 2010 and older, plus some early 2011s are affected, so yes. To be more specific for you, your engine serial number ends in 059698, and the cutoff for new bolts is 060658. Hope this is clear.
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damm... I guess I’ve got a ticking time bomb lol. Thanks man I appreciate it.
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I am the original owner of a 2009 C63. Last week I took the car to the dealer (located S. Calif.) for 8 year service. I mentioned to service writer a puff of blue exhaust smoke I saw a couple of days ago, and asked them to check it out. Vehicle had no other indications (I check fluids and tire pressure monthly). Well, you all know the story. And now I do too. Really upsetting, as car has only 22,466 miles on odometer. Currently waiting to see if dealer and MB CAC will give me a break on repairs. I mentioned to them that this is my third MB, all bought new and serviced exclusively by MB. BTW, they changed trans fluid, diff fluid and spark plugs before they "discovered" the broken bolt TSB. Going to be interesting to see if they charge me for all that before they drop the boom on bolt and gasket repairs. Borescope indicates no serious piston damage. Connecting rod condition unknown at this time.
So among you who have experienced this issue out of warranty, has anyone had any luck with MB stepping up?
So among you who have experienced this issue out of warranty, has anyone had any luck with MB stepping up?
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Hey man could you also check if it comes with a LSD? Vin: WDDGF7HB8AF410416
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Hi - would you mind double checking VIN WDD2042772F63892?
I believe the engine number is 156985 60 066299, which should be outside the range, but on some sites get a VIN not found result which is strange...
I believe the engine number is 156985 60 066299, which should be outside the range, but on some sites get a VIN not found result which is strange...
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Vin check for head bolt problem?
Hey joe..hope im not taking too much time off your hands. But is there any way you can run my vin to check of my 2011 is in the affected range for head bolt issue? The vin is WDDGF7HB3BF545160 thanks alot for the help
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Hey joe..hope im not taking too much time off your hands. But is there any way you can run my vin to check of my 2011 is in the affected range for head bolt issue? The vin is WDDGF7HB3BF545160 thanks alot for the help
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Joe
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Hi - would you mind double checking VIN WDD2042772F63892?
I believe the engine number is 156985 60 066299, which should be outside the range, but on some sites get a VIN not found result which is strange...
I believe the engine number is 156985 60 066299, which should be outside the range, but on some sites get a VIN not found result which is strange...
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Hey man could you also check if it comes with a LSD? Vin: WDDGF7HB8AF410416
