Replacement engine
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The cams? No they cast iron, aluminum wouldn't survive a second and the buckets they run on are stainless steel.
That looks like rust to me also, any chance they left the covers off while sitting or something and some humidity caused some surface rust to form?
That looks like rust to me also, any chance they left the covers off while sitting or something and some humidity caused some surface rust to form?
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Theres a possibility it was, it all wipes off and is smooth to the touch. Even that circle that I thought was a gauge or crack.
Im debating on replacing cams now or waiting until the “bulletproof cams” are out.
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Don’t hold your breath on cams but looks like they are getting closer to a good option, it looked good a couple years ago too then just did OEM cams in mine and has been 2 years now and still no option but it feels a lot closer.
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Shop is attempting to Deny full refund, I’ll post their name and out them once I speak with the owner
Also I am worried that the engine is out of time.
All parts are in, I’m going to begin the work shortly here.
The only good DIY I have seen here stops at the timing tool and says it too hard. Is anyone interested in another DIY?
Also I am worried that the engine is out of time.
All parts are in, I’m going to begin the work shortly here.
The only good DIY I have seen here stops at the timing tool and says it too hard. Is anyone interested in another DIY?
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Waiting on the WIS to download. I tried taking the fuel rail off.
bolt is not spinning freely of the line making it almost impossible to remove, the other end of the line is seized and corroded.
In addition to this, one of each of the bolts has been stripped almost methodically ie one on the fuel one on the IM one on the valve cover, cam adjuster cover etc
bolt is not spinning freely of the line making it almost impossible to remove, the other end of the line is seized and corroded.
In addition to this, one of each of the bolts has been stripped almost methodically ie one on the fuel one on the IM one on the valve cover, cam adjuster cover etc
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Also the driver side valve cover bolt on the bottom rear
on reinstall, how the hell am I supposed to re-torque that??????
Overall so far there’s nothing that seems beyond me besides that driver side bolt. I haven’t been able to devote as much time to this as I would have hoped and The tops of the bolts being stripped out is really starting to take a toll from a time perspective. Fortunately I have new bolts for everything so it’s I’m not a big deal. But it still really sucks.
So far if you can turn a wrench you are golden.
on reinstall, how the hell am I supposed to re-torque that??????
Overall so far there’s nothing that seems beyond me besides that driver side bolt. I haven’t been able to devote as much time to this as I would have hoped and The tops of the bolts being stripped out is really starting to take a toll from a time perspective. Fortunately I have new bolts for everything so it’s I’m not a big deal. But it still really sucks.
So far if you can turn a wrench you are golden.
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Injectors
the tips of the nozzles are still clean should I take them and have them tested or just throw them away and buy new ones?
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Mine vs new after 10 years ~ 100k miles
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ml#post8345946
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Mine vs new after 10 years ~ 100k miles
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ml#post8345946
Mine vs new after 10 years ~ 100k miles
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...ml#post8345946
the problem with my car, I think, was the previous owner. He had it for 4 years and it mainly sat parked outside. I believe he put up like 6k miles in 4 years. So the car wasn't achieving the temps to burn off excess material. Drive your cars people!!!
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Buy a new set of injectors. Send yours out to be cleaned and save for backup.
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Waiting on the WIS to download. I tried taking the fuel rail off.
bolt is not spinning freely of the line making it almost impossible to remove, the other end of the line is seized and corroded.
In addition to this, one of each of the bolts has been stripped almost methodically ie one on the fuel one on the IM one on the valve cover, cam adjuster cover etc
bolt is not spinning freely of the line making it almost impossible to remove, the other end of the line is seized and corroded.
In addition to this, one of each of the bolts has been stripped almost methodically ie one on the fuel one on the IM one on the valve cover, cam adjuster cover etc
Rob
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Also the driver side valve cover bolt on the bottom rear
on reinstall, how the hell am I supposed to re-torque that??????
Overall so far there’s nothing that seems beyond me besides that driver side bolt. I haven’t been able to devote as much time to this as I would have hoped and The tops of the bolts being stripped out is really starting to take a toll from a time perspective. Fortunately I have new bolts for everything so it’s I’m not a big deal. But it still really sucks.
So far if you can turn a wrench you are golden.
on reinstall, how the hell am I supposed to re-torque that??????
Overall so far there’s nothing that seems beyond me besides that driver side bolt. I haven’t been able to devote as much time to this as I would have hoped and The tops of the bolts being stripped out is really starting to take a toll from a time perspective. Fortunately I have new bolts for everything so it’s I’m not a big deal. But it still really sucks.
So far if you can turn a wrench you are golden.
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any chance WDDGF77XX9F312108 is your vin? if so it needs an engine.
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any chance WDDGF77XX9F312108 is your vin? if so it needs an engine.
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You'd be amazed how many people don't know what year their car really is.
Looks like he has a different vin - GREAT NEWS FOR HIM. The one I posted was from a terrible used car lot that rips buyers and repair shops off. I feel sorry for whoever ended up with it.
Looks like he has a different vin - GREAT NEWS FOR HIM. The one I posted was from a terrible used car lot that rips buyers and repair shops off. I feel sorry for whoever ended up with it.
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Figured I would update this thread.
roughly 7K+ in terms of wiring damage has been inflicted, rabbits are mean. I attached some of the damage inflicted in the engine bay but the rest was up under the dash.
I have located a 77K mile motor for $8500 that I ordered that I’m going to swap in or do SOMETHING with. It’s in Cincinnati rn seems like the west coast isn’t the only place that has extremely slow shipping/ports.
I (mechanic/insurance) thought the block was cracked in I believed cylinder number 3, and they were going to total the car out (extremely long story that got the car pulled from the insurance preferred shop to a MB specialist) but the engine seems to be fine.
The headbolts + Gaskets were 100% fine for anyone curious about the OG Headbolt longevity, it still isn’t something that I recommend doing, just replace them.
Now the car needs a nice and deep cleaning.
ECU cable
Coolant line
Thermostat Cable
Passenger side Injector/Spark
roughly 7K+ in terms of wiring damage has been inflicted, rabbits are mean. I attached some of the damage inflicted in the engine bay but the rest was up under the dash.
I have located a 77K mile motor for $8500 that I ordered that I’m going to swap in or do SOMETHING with. It’s in Cincinnati rn seems like the west coast isn’t the only place that has extremely slow shipping/ports.
I (mechanic/insurance) thought the block was cracked in I believed cylinder number 3, and they were going to total the car out (extremely long story that got the car pulled from the insurance preferred shop to a MB specialist) but the engine seems to be fine.
The headbolts + Gaskets were 100% fine for anyone curious about the OG Headbolt longevity, it still isn’t something that I recommend doing, just replace them.
Now the car needs a nice and deep cleaning.
ECU cable
Coolant line
Thermostat Cable
Passenger side Injector/Spark
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It is a function of tools, that one is a *****, hardest thing in my book on the whole procedure is that one valve cover bolt - after having it on and off a few times, I have found that a 1/4 drive torx bit and a good selection of 1/4 drive extensions and a universal joint will get to it.
Also if you are like me and not super built, the heads aren’t that Heavy but I still two manned it because I was worried that I would drop the head either against the block or on the ground and damage the mating surface.