Newbie with 03 cl55amg issues
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Hello all I just bought a 03 cl 55 amg with 58k miles. Noticed the car is leaking oil.. I removed the under cover and think it's leaking from oil pan gasket. I also noticed that the valve cover gasket leaking a tiny bit on both sides. I feel screwed!!!! Does this mean the previous owner ran it hard??? How much am I looking in labor to do this?? I don't know what I gotten into.
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clean up the leaks and start fresh. you never know who poured what and where on that motor.
in a week or so once you know where it leaks from you will have a better idea what you are up against.
leaky valve covers does not mean the car was ran hard. more like the car sat for a while and things dried up...
in a week or so once you know where it leaks from you will have a better idea what you are up against.
leaky valve covers does not mean the car was ran hard. more like the car sat for a while and things dried up...
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[QUOTE=alx;4869553]clean up the leaks and start fresh. you never know who poured what and where on that motor.
in a week or so once you know where it leaks from you will have a better idea what you are up against.
leaky valve covers does not mean the car was ran hard. more like the car sat for a while and things dried up...[ok I'll do that should take it to dealer?
in a week or so once you know where it leaks from you will have a better idea what you are up against.
leaky valve covers does not mean the car was ran hard. more like the car sat for a while and things dried up...[ok I'll do that should take it to dealer?
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I'll do that, should I take it to the dealer?? Also when I step on the gas at take off it kinda lags is that norm?? It only does it from 1st to 2 Nd gear. Sml bog.
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LOL yes, that is the infamous Mercedes throttle lag....I have the same issue with my CL55 as well. Only way to get rid of it is resetting your ECU or installing a sprintbooster (highly debated though...it's a love it or hate it thing I guess)
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[QUOTE=danlnyc;4871432]LOL yes, that is the infamous Mercedes throttle lag....I have the same issue with my CL55 as well. Only way to get rid of it is resetting your ECU or installing a sprintbooster (highly debated though...it's a love it or hate it thing I guess)[Dan so how do you reset the ecu???
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Hello all I just bought a 03 cl 55 amg with 58k miles. Noticed the car is leaking oil.. I removed the under cover and think it's leaking from oil pan gasket. I also noticed that the valve cover gasket leaking a tiny bit on both sides. I feel screwed!!!! Does this mean the previous owner ran it hard??? How much am I looking in labor to do this?? I don't know what I gotten into.
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Hello all I just bought a 03 cl 55 amg with 58k miles. Noticed the car is leaking oil.. I removed the under cover and think it's leaking from oil pan gasket. I also noticed that the valve cover gasket leaking a tiny bit on both sides. I feel screwed!!!! Does this mean the previous owner ran it hard??? How much am I looking in labor to do this?? I don't know what I gotten into.
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At a deep discount. Use 0-40 Mb1 only you can get it on sale periodically. Oh when you drain the oil, drop the oil pan and replace the gasket and don't forget new screws and copper crusher washers. ( sorry there's babble on bottom but I'm on a tablet and can't remove it.)
The service includes replacing the cabin air filters, B service, drain and replace transmission fluid (oem MB only), replace tranny filter gasket and clean filter, brake fluid, replace both belts and plastic idler pulleys, drain and replace coolant, replace MB air filters, check all hoses for dryness, change plugs per owners manual, - don't use gimmick plugs, check alignment and ABC system, replace valve cover gasket and fuel filter, begin using Techron and Shell 93 petrol per bottle instructions. Wash with double bucket system, polish with 3m glaze and wax with Mothers or other favorite Carnuba wax. Wash undercarriage of car too and check for rust and line leaks. Remove wheels and clean insides with turtle wax P31 or if bad Lestoil and rinse thoroughly. If wheel bolts are corroded clean up, degrease and spray with Rustoleum Aluminum. Use a bit of lithium grease on threads. Touch up any paint minor scratches with Dr Color Match after wash but let sit according to directions bforeglaze and wax. Debadge it.
Drive It for about 500 miles and get used to it before any ECU tunes. This is arguably the most panache and performance there is.
No doubt I've probably left something out some here will correct me.
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Find a local independent MB service garage. Forum members can help if you provide your region. Leaking gaskets are just that. Simple repair. The lag you mention is common, however we don't know if you are talking about "normal" lag, or something else. Ill bet you a dollar you do not have a cracked piston.
I think your crank is bent, (just kidding!!!)
Have the gaskets replaced, and had the indy look it over.
I think your crank is bent, (just kidding!!!)
Have the gaskets replaced, and had the indy look it over.
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Long time CL55 owner. The motors on the 03 CL55's go bad around 240,000 KM's I noticed. Happened to mine last year.
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...read-pics.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...k-stomach.html
I wouldn't keep this car without a warranty at all
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...read-pics.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...k-stomach.html
I wouldn't keep this car without a warranty at all