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the thread you posted in gives you your answer.
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the thread you posted in gives you your answer.
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Have faith, I have a 2009, read the thread title, then looked at the VIN number stuff and didn't have to ask.
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Is a website like LastVIN accurate compared to the data cards provided by legend OP?
WDDGF7HB5BF534791 if anyone is curious lol
WDDGF7HB5BF534791 if anyone is curious lol
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WDDGF7HB5BF534791 if anyone is curious lol
Not sure what you're looking for. The Datacards have the same main data. The one I provide usually has additional data that may or may not be something of interest.Originally Posted by Asian
Is a website like LastVIN accurate compared to the data cards provided by legend OP?WDDGF7HB5BF534791 if anyone is curious lol
Your engine is about 300 past the switchover, so you have new headbolts. Datacard attached.
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WDDGF77X09F234714 Originally Posted by Valvestud
I suggest you post or PM your VIN and I can tell you definitively if you're in the affected group.Regards,
Joe
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The title of the thread gives you your answer.
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Joe
Good day I have a 2010 ML 63 AMG with Vin number 4JGBB7HB0AA557631
It is my understanding that these engines have had mould problems, how can I determine whether the headbolts are a problem on this particular vehicle or is there a way I can check to see if they’ve had a factory recall or had the head bolts have redone, I tried the dealer with no luck
could somebody a lot smarter than me please give me some insight to this, thank you in advance for your consideration.
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Good day I have a 2010 ML 63 AMG with Vin number 4JGBB7HB0AA557631
It is my understanding that these engines have had mould problems, how can I determine whether the headbolts are a problem on this particular vehicle or is there a way I can check to see if they’ve had a factory recall or had the head bolts have redone, I tried the dealer with no luck
could somebody a lot smarter than me please give me some insight to this, thank you in advance for your consideration.
fortress01@sasktel.net
Jerpas
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Good day I have a 2010 ML 63 AMG with Vin number 4JGBB7HB0AA557631
It is my understanding that these engines have had mould problems, how can I determine whether the headbolts are a problem on this particular vehicle or is there a way I can check to see if they’ve had a factory recall or had the head bolts have redone, I tried the dealer with no luck
could somebody a lot smarter than me please give me some insight to this, thank you in advance for your consideration.
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Jerpas
There is a wealth of info on the forum about this issue. The title of the thread you posted in gives your answer as to which bolts you have. There is no factory recall for the issue, and there is no way to know without visual inspection or paperwork indicating they've been changed.Originally Posted by Jerpas
JoeGood day I have a 2010 ML 63 AMG with Vin number 4JGBB7HB0AA557631
It is my understanding that these engines have had mould problems, how can I determine whether the headbolts are a problem on this particular vehicle or is there a way I can check to see if they’ve had a factory recall or had the head bolts have redone, I tried the dealer with no luck
could somebody a lot smarter than me please give me some insight to this, thank you in advance for your consideration.
fortress01@sasktel.net
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WDDGF7HB4BF543708, engine number is 15698560061542Originally Posted by Valvestud
Believe what you will, but to be sure you should post VIN or PM me and I can tell you the engine serial number.Regards,
Joe
I just removed the valve covers to find I have the old style of headbolts.
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I just removed the valve covers to find I have the old style of headbolts.
Well if true, that's a first. The switchover was supposed to be at serial number 60658. Yours is ~1,000 past that number.Originally Posted by vincent743
WDDGF7HB4BF543708, engine number is 15698560061542I just removed the valve covers to find I have the old style of headbolts.
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I just removed the valve covers to find I have the old style of headbolts.
Originally Posted by vincent743
WDDGF7HB4BF543708, engine number is 15698560061542I just removed the valve covers to find I have the old style of headbolts.
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Originally Posted by Valvestud
Well if true, that's a first. The switchover was supposed to be at serial number 60658. Yours is ~1,000 past that number.
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If not the original owner he could have had an engine replacement at some point and they dropped in an older one. I would verify the actual engine number against the one listed with the vin.Originally Posted by BLKROKT
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Hello new here wondering about the headbolt issue here's the Vin thanks WDDGF77X39F320695
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I fixed your question.Originally Posted by Zigg350
Hello new here wondering about the headbolt issue. Is my 2009 affected?
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Joe
Could you check this VIN Originally Posted by Valvestud
I suggest you post or PM your VIN and I can tell you definitively if you're in the affected group.Regards,
Joe
Thank you
WDDGF7HBXBF526038
Sorry you're in the affected group. Engine number is 156985 60 059242. Last 5 digits need to be above 60658.
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Joe
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Joe
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Some said its above, are you sure?Originally Posted by Valvestud
Sorry you're in the affected group. Engine number is 156985 60 059242. Last 5 digits need to be above 60658.Regards,
Joe
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Your likely confusion stems from the fact that this is a Korean car. South Korea, like other countries don't match the US for model year changeovers. Attached you can see the TSB that shows the switch over VIN data.Originally Posted by Mikeqwerty087
Some said its above, are you sure?
So yes, I'm sure.
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So yes, I'm sure.
Thank you, much appreciated Originally Posted by Valvestud
Your likely confusion stems from the fact that this is a Korean car. South Korea, like other countries don't match the US for model year changeovers. Attached you can see the TSB that shows the switch over VIN data.So yes, I'm sure.
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Originally Posted by Mikeqwerty087
Thank you, much appreciated
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So yes, I'm sure.
What about this oneOriginally Posted by Valvestud
Your likely confusion stems from the fact that this is a Korean car. South Korea, like other countries don't match the US for model year changeovers. Attached you can see the TSB that shows the switch over VIN data.So yes, I'm sure.
WDDGF7HB3BF569328
Not affected.
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Joe
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