When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
I own a C63 2013 p31. I went for Major service to an independent MB service provider in Dubai. I was told after a few hours that the camshaft adjusters need to be replaced as they were worn-out and the car makes noise during the cold start (which i never noticed - may be foolish of me). From the description on the quotation, it seems that they can only confirm if these need replacement when they remove cylinder head covers.
I went through one of the threads on this forum regarding the CA making noise and it being sort of normal (some people mentioning it coming back shortly after getting adjusters replaced/fixed). ii) I want to take another view on the whole CA issue in m156 engine from you guys.
I have been quoted around USD5.2k (AED19k - excluding other regular repair/maintenance of AED11k) for the labour and parts. I have been looking around on websites and found CA on VRPSpeed (Victory speed), each is quoted for $823 (total 3300). iii) How much do the camshaft adjusters normally costs?
iv) How reliable are the parts from VRSpeed website?
If just startup the main problem is the potential for add'l wear on lifters and cams.
Doubt you'll find a mechanic willing to do this(although head guy is located in UAE) but a CA pin flip might correct the issue. Thread here... https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...fix-trick.html
,
If just startup the main problem is the potential for add'l wear on lifters and cams.
Doubt you'll find a mechanic willing to do this(although head guy is located in UAE) but a CA pin flip might correct the issue. Thread here... https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...fix-trick.html
,
Hi, Thanks.
It seems like OEmercedesbenzparts.com do not deliver to UAE.
I own a 2014 c63 507 edition.
I have the same noise on cold start but it only appears for a couple of seconds and then it's gone. Once the engine is warmed up, upon starting the engine there is no noise.
Can you please tell me where you had it fixed and how much it cost you?
I also ready many people complaining that the noise came back upon doing this service and after some time did this also happen to you?
I own a 2014 c63 507 edition.
I have the same noise on cold start but it only appears for a couple of seconds and then it's gone. Once the engine is warmed up, upon starting the engine there is no noise.
Can you please tell me where you had it fixed and how much it cost you?
I also ready many people complaining that the noise came back upon doing this service and after some time did this also happen to you?
Hi Samhar
actually the sound went away after the oil change and it hasnt come back for a while. Even the garage did not highlight the issue after that.
12 C63BS Magno Alanite Grey, 25 X5 Msport, 08 BMW E93, Ducati Hyper 698
Originally Posted by samhar
I own a 2014 c63 507 edition.
I have the same noise on cold start but it only appears for a couple of seconds and then it's gone. Once the engine is warmed up, upon starting the engine there is no noise.
Can you please tell me where you had it fixed and how much it cost you?
I also ready many people complaining that the noise came back upon doing this service and after some time did this also happen to you?
My 14 507 had some cam adjuster noise, diagnosed at dealer, I requested good will from Mercedes to fix it as car had low miles and is a common issue that has a service bulletin for how to fix. Total bill at the dealer was $6500 and I paid about $1500 of it in the US. Engine is so quiet now, but most people say the noise comes back in 10 or 15k miles and slowly gets louder as the new cam adjusters are not improved in any way so will start to wear again.
Hi Xubayr,
Yes I am in Dubai, i recently had a 60K major service and as read on this website, changed the type of engine oil from 0W40 to 5W40 (both 229.5 approved for gasoline engines).
The noise became less, the cold start became slightly better, but sometimes it just doesn't feel right with the noise that comes during engine start until it becomes warm.
This usually lasts for seconds and then disappears.
I have driven my car 1000 km after my recent 60K major service and looking forward to see the result of changing the oil type.
Cam adjusters unmodified from the dealer are pretty much a wear item with the mileage they tend to breakdown. The dealer will never service them, and I wonder why. Hydraulik Ring makes these and would have known the materials they were using and would’ve known hardness ratings for these parts as inadequate.
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.
Your experience
