Head Bolt Affected VIN - 2010 & older, & early 2011s

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Dec 27, 2021 | 10:29 PM
  #1476  
Hey Joe/Valvestud, my 2011 just got totalled out yesterday due to an idiot on a F$#&cking phone anywho looking at another one, WDDGF7HB6BF649450 could you pull the data card sir?
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Dec 28, 2021 | 03:49 PM
  #1477  
Quote: Hey Joe/Valvestud, my 2011 just got totalled out yesterday due to an idiot on a F$#&cking phone anywho looking at another one, WDDGF7HB6BF649450 could you pull the data card sir?
Datacard attached.

Regards,

Joe


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Dec 28, 2021 | 05:01 PM
  #1478  
Thank you sir! and one more please.......WDDGF7HBXCA658215
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Dec 29, 2021 | 01:12 PM
  #1479  
Quote: Thank you sir! and one more please.......WDDGF7HBXCA658215
Datacard attached.

Regards,

Joe


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Dec 29, 2021 | 01:48 PM
  #1480  
Hey joe I do not see the datacard......thanks again Sir!
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Dec 29, 2021 | 02:30 PM
  #1481  
Quote: Hey joe I do not see the datacard......thanks again Sir!
Updated previous post.
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Dec 29, 2021 | 05:35 PM
  #1482  
You da man thanks Joe, Have a good new year brother!
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Dec 29, 2021 | 06:09 PM
  #1483  
If you're looking at the E63, I'm guessing all are infected seeing as they stopped using the M156 in approximately 2011?
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Dec 30, 2021 | 01:48 PM
  #1484  
Hi Joe, any chance I can get a Datacard for: WDBSK70F89F151063 ?

David

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Dec 30, 2021 | 05:16 PM
  #1485  
Quote: Hi Joe, any chance I can get a Datacard for: WDBSK70F89F151063 ?

David
LOL this thread still delivers
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Jan 7, 2022 | 02:58 PM
  #1486  
Yes it does!

Annnnnd, I need another datacard as well please. LOL

VIN: 4JGDF7CE8DA259542
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Jan 7, 2022 | 03:06 PM
  #1487  
Quote: Yes it does!

Annnnnd, I need another datacard as well please. LOL

VIN: 4JGDF7CE8DA259542
Datacard attached.

Regards,

Joe


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Jan 7, 2022 | 03:17 PM
  #1488  
Thanks as always!
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Feb 4, 2022 | 06:57 PM
  #1489  
@Valvestud pm sent, thanks!
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Feb 6, 2022 | 09:43 AM
  #1490  
C63 headbolt issue
Quote: Your options are:


1. See your Dealer
2. Get an EPC Online account (free for US cars, and $12 for international)
3. Post or PM me your VIN number and I will look it up (I have an international subscription)


Regards,


Joe
hey,

I’ve been trying to figure out the headbolt situation on my car. can you please run my engine number and get back to me.

engine number : 156985 60061124

i believe it’s past the issue engine number but just want to make sure with a professional so it’s 100%.

thank you

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Feb 6, 2022 | 09:45 AM
  #1491  
C63 headbolt
Quote: hey,

I’ve been trying to figure out the headbolt situation on my car. can you please run my engine number and get back to me.

engine number : 156985 60061124

i believe it’s past the issue engine number but just want to make sure with a professional so it’s 100%.

thank you
hey,

I’ve been trying to figure out the headbolt situation on my car. can you please run my engine number and get back to me.

engine number : 156985 60061124

i believe it’s past the issue engine number but just want to make sure with a professional so it’s 100%.

thank you
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Feb 6, 2022 | 09:48 AM
  #1492  
C63 headbolt issue
hey just abit worried about my car, could you please run this VIN and let me know. Appreciate it thanks

WDD2040772F542905
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Feb 6, 2022 | 09:49 AM
  #1493  
Quote: hey,

I’ve been trying to figure out the headbolt situation on my car. can you please run my engine number and get back to me.

engine number : 156985 60061124

i believe it’s past the issue engine number but just want to make sure with a professional so it’s 100%.

thank you
It is past the switchover by 466 engines. Last 5 digits of VIN need to be 60658 or higher.
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Feb 6, 2022 | 09:51 AM
  #1494  
Quote: It is past the switchover by 466 engines. Last 5 digits of VIN need to be 60658 or higher.
So no headbolt issue?

could you also just run my VIN

WDD2040772F542905

really appreciate what you’ve been doing on here

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Feb 6, 2022 | 10:01 AM
  #1495  
C 63
Quote: Hello,


As many of you know, I have been providing Datacard info to many members interested in their build sheet, or to verify engine serial number.


I received a PM from a member today who indicates he has a "late 2010 C63". The Datacard for the VIN he provided shows a delivery date of 11/24/2010. The Datacard indicates the engine number is over 4,000 engines beyond serial number 156983 60 060658 where the new head bolts were employed.


Since we've believed that all 2010 and older, and some 2011s were in the affected range, I'm confused about how this one could be outside the range. I did a search to find out which digit in the VIN corresponds to the model year, but had no luck getting a clear answer.


Anyone have any thoughts on all of this?


Thanks,


Joe
Hey VIN number WDD2040772F542905
Could you let me know if mine is affected by the headbolt issue.

thank you. Just need a clear answer
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Feb 8, 2022 | 07:44 AM
  #1496  
C63 headbolt check
Quote: Hello,


As many of you know, I have been providing Datacard info to many members interested in their build sheet, or to verify engine serial number.


I received a PM from a member today who indicates he has a "late 2010 C63". The Datacard for the VIN he provided shows a delivery date of 11/24/2010. The Datacard indicates the engine number is over 4,000 engines beyond serial number 156983 60 060658 where the new head bolts were employed.


Since we've believed that all 2010 and older, and some 2011s were in the affected range, I'm confused about how this one could be outside the range. I did a search to find out which digit in the VIN corresponds to the model year, but had no luck getting a clear answer.


Anyone have any thoughts on all of this?


Thanks,


Joe
hey I have a c63 just wondering if it is has a headbolt issue or it doesn’t?

WDD2040772F542905

15698560061124
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Feb 8, 2022 | 08:46 AM
  #1497  
Quote: hey I have a c63 just wondering if it is has a headbolt issue or it doesn’t?

WDD2040772F542905

15698560061124
Why do you keep asking about this? I gave you the answer in post #1493. You have the new headbolts.
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Feb 16, 2022 | 01:03 AM
  #1498  
Please let me know if mine is affected. 4JGBB7HB4BA684061
Quote: I suggest you post or PM your VIN and I can tell you definitively if you're in the affected group.

Regards,

Joe
Hey my vin is 4JGBB7HB4BA68406 it’s a 2011 ml63. Please get back with me,
Thank you
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Feb 16, 2022 | 01:33 AM
  #1499  
Is my vehicle affected???
Engine number: 156980 60 065110
2011 ML63
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Feb 16, 2022 | 01:07 PM
  #1500  
Quote: Engine number: 156980 60 065110
2011 ML63
your answer is in the first post of this thread where it discusses engine numbers
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