M156 Intake Manifold Out of stock Everywhere
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M156 Intake Manifold Out of stock Everywhere
Hey all,
So yesterday my beloved 34K mileage CLK63 started having a bit of a slight shake once I got onto the highway. I immediately took it to a local indy to get it checked out and it turns out the intake manifold needs to be completely replaced. Expensive at $3700 for parts and labor, but whatever.
Today I received a dreaded call that the assembly is literally out of stock in all of the US as well as Germany. I'm unable to find a replacement online that isn't a nasty one from a much higher mileage car.
I noticed on FCPEURO.com that in their 'common issues' for the M156 engine they listed that this part is notoriously out of stock.
My question for you fine folk is two-fold:
1. Has anyone else run into this back-ordered issue recently (post-covid delays), and how long did it take to sort out/come back into stock?
2. Is there a reasonable alternative to this? Salvage can be hit or miss (still open to it), but maybe a rebuild at a machine shop or anything of the sort?
The shop also said they can do an adhesive that I assume is JB weld or something as a bandaid for $1200, but down the road, I'll still need to pony up $3700 for the permanent fix, taking the grand total to $4900. No CEL yet - just me noticing something off and the wife saying she thought it needed an alignment.
Any advice would be appreciated. For me, my disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
Thanks!
So yesterday my beloved 34K mileage CLK63 started having a bit of a slight shake once I got onto the highway. I immediately took it to a local indy to get it checked out and it turns out the intake manifold needs to be completely replaced. Expensive at $3700 for parts and labor, but whatever.
Today I received a dreaded call that the assembly is literally out of stock in all of the US as well as Germany. I'm unable to find a replacement online that isn't a nasty one from a much higher mileage car.
I noticed on FCPEURO.com that in their 'common issues' for the M156 engine they listed that this part is notoriously out of stock.
My question for you fine folk is two-fold:
1. Has anyone else run into this back-ordered issue recently (post-covid delays), and how long did it take to sort out/come back into stock?
2. Is there a reasonable alternative to this? Salvage can be hit or miss (still open to it), but maybe a rebuild at a machine shop or anything of the sort?
The shop also said they can do an adhesive that I assume is JB weld or something as a bandaid for $1200, but down the road, I'll still need to pony up $3700 for the permanent fix, taking the grand total to $4900. No CEL yet - just me noticing something off and the wife saying she thought it needed an alignment.
Any advice would be appreciated. For me, my disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined.
Thanks!
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2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG..1967 Lotus Europa..1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCI..2020 Mercedes Benz E350
Noggins.......
I found a new one, unfortunately not OEM, at PartsGeek. Here's the url: https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/20..._manifold.html
I'll search a little more.....
Rob
I found a new one, unfortunately not OEM, at PartsGeek. Here's the url: https://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/20..._manifold.html
I'll search a little more.....
Rob
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2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG..1967 Lotus Europa..1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCI..2020 Mercedes Benz E350
Noggin.......
Found another one which is OEM. Again, here's the url: https://www.oemvehicleparts.com/oem-...old-1561410801
Update the Forum when you've got one......
Rob
Found another one which is OEM. Again, here's the url: https://www.oemvehicleparts.com/oem-...old-1561410801
Update the Forum when you've got one......
Rob
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2005 Mercedes Benz C55 AMG..1967 Lotus Europa..1987 Lotus Turbo Esprit HCI..2020 Mercedes Benz E350
Noggins....
Here's another OEM manifold for your car.
.https://www.mbpartscenter.com/oem-pa...old-1561410801
Rob
Here's another OEM manifold for your car.
.https://www.mbpartscenter.com/oem-pa...old-1561410801
Rob
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