Threw a rod? Blown engine?
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That's great news i700plus! Congrats on getting it on the road again. Any repair details or insights they had while repairing that are worth sharing? Or was it just bad luck?
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Good for you on such a great outcome!
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Great news I'm very happy for you that everything worked out. 10k lighter in the wallet is still a pain in the **** but all things being taken into account. Not the worst outcome as it seemed in the beginning.
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SHE LIVES AGAIN!!!!
I picked it up on Monday. Final total came in just under 10k, it drives like a brand new car!
Telly and MBS Automotive did an amazing job on the repair and the price was unbeatable. While it did take a while to get the job completed I'm just happy I finally don't have to look at a broken down benz sitting in my garage anymore, They've gained a lifelong customer. Also thanks a TON to S140s and jumpman726 for recommending I bring my car to them.
I've put about 150 miles on the car since I picked it up on Monday. Passed the emissions test and was able to renew my registration on the vehicle as well. I'm back in business! Thanks everyone for sticking along for the ride, hopefully its only minor repairs from here on out.
I picked it up on Monday. Final total came in just under 10k, it drives like a brand new car!
Telly and MBS Automotive did an amazing job on the repair and the price was unbeatable. While it did take a while to get the job completed I'm just happy I finally don't have to look at a broken down benz sitting in my garage anymore, They've gained a lifelong customer. Also thanks a TON to S140s and jumpman726 for recommending I bring my car to them.
I've put about 150 miles on the car since I picked it up on Monday. Passed the emissions test and was able to renew my registration on the vehicle as well. I'm back in business! Thanks everyone for sticking along for the ride, hopefully its only minor repairs from here on out.
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I remember reading early on in this post that MB was going to kick in some money for the repair. What did it end up costing you out of pocket? The whole $10k? What was the ultimate diagnoses? Bad bearing, lack of oil, parts failure?
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I was almost was tempted to ask MBS if I could take the old one back and make a coffee table out of it or something but the logistics of getting a 400 pound engine home that would likely sit in my garage for the rest of my life collecting dust didn't sit well with the wife ha!
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When an engine went on a previous car, I just took the piston and had them sand blasted at a machine shop and used it as a paperwork on my piles of paper.
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The final cause on the report was connecting rod failure however due to the carnage it was impossible to pinpoint what exactly started the sequence to the rod failure.
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Not out of the woods yet..
Guess what everyone?
I'm back... Have put just under 1500 miles on the car and the PS pump appears to have went out today while we were leaving the grocery store. Leaving another nice long trail of fluid behind the car. I'm literally ready to roll it off a cliff.
Its currently on it's way back to MBS. More updates to follow once I hear back...
I'm back... Have put just under 1500 miles on the car and the PS pump appears to have went out today while we were leaving the grocery store. Leaving another nice long trail of fluid behind the car. I'm literally ready to roll it off a cliff.
Its currently on it's way back to MBS. More updates to follow once I hear back...
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2010 e550 p2
I had my steering leak around 40-50k miles in SF city (not the best city to get stuck in) , luckily i could still park (barely could move the steering wheel) in a spot that opened up in front of me.
Turned out to be a PS seal/gasket.
SF dealer replaced it under warranty i had at that time.
Sorry to hear that. , hopefully nothing serious.
And yes i lost all my fluid , and it looked like yours in pic.
Good luck
Turned out to be a PS seal/gasket.
SF dealer replaced it under warranty i had at that time.
Sorry to hear that. , hopefully nothing serious.
And yes i lost all my fluid , and it looked like yours in pic.
Good luck
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Argh! This should be an easy fix, but a bummer nonetheless
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Guess what everyone?
I'm back... Have put just under 1500 miles on the car and the PS pump appears to have went out today while we were leaving the grocery store. Leaving another nice long trail of fluid behind the car. I'm literally ready to roll it off a cliff.
Its currently on it's way back to MBS. More updates to follow once I hear back...
I'm back... Have put just under 1500 miles on the car and the PS pump appears to have went out today while we were leaving the grocery store. Leaving another nice long trail of fluid behind the car. I'm literally ready to roll it off a cliff.
Its currently on it's way back to MBS. More updates to follow once I hear back...
#120
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You're turning into a cautionary tale about buying one of these cars. I also have a 2010 E550 and now you're starting worry me, lol. Hopefully this is the last thing you'll have to repair for a long time.
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UPDATE:
I've been so busy enjoying the vehicle I forgot to reply that its fixed!
It was something on the power steering pump that came lose. MBS was literally able to turn it around in less than 24 hours at no charge! With AAA for towing and the free repair all I had to do was drive down and pick the car up the next day!
I have to say MBS really pulled through and the service has been better than I've seen at dealerships. They really know their stuff and back everything they do 100%. I was so frustrated when this happened however was astounded that by 2PM the next business day they called saying it was ready to pick up!
If you live in the southern WI / Northern IL area you really cant get a better indy shop than them. They have a customer for life!
I've been so busy enjoying the vehicle I forgot to reply that its fixed!
It was something on the power steering pump that came lose. MBS was literally able to turn it around in less than 24 hours at no charge! With AAA for towing and the free repair all I had to do was drive down and pick the car up the next day!
I have to say MBS really pulled through and the service has been better than I've seen at dealerships. They really know their stuff and back everything they do 100%. I was so frustrated when this happened however was astounded that by 2PM the next business day they called saying it was ready to pick up!
If you live in the southern WI / Northern IL area you really cant get a better indy shop than them. They have a customer for life!
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UPDATE:
I've been so busy enjoying the vehicle I forgot to reply that its fixed!
It was something on the power steering pump that came lose. MBS was literally able to turn it around in less than 24 hours at no charge! With AAA for towing and the free repair all I had to do was drive down and pick the car up the next day!
I have to say MBS really pulled through and the service has been better than I've seen at dealerships. They really know their stuff and back everything they do 100%. I was so frustrated when this happened however was astounded that by 2PM the next business day they called saying it was ready to pick up!
If you live in the southern WI / Northern IL area you really cant get a better indy shop than them. They have a customer for life!
I've been so busy enjoying the vehicle I forgot to reply that its fixed!
It was something on the power steering pump that came lose. MBS was literally able to turn it around in less than 24 hours at no charge! With AAA for towing and the free repair all I had to do was drive down and pick the car up the next day!
I have to say MBS really pulled through and the service has been better than I've seen at dealerships. They really know their stuff and back everything they do 100%. I was so frustrated when this happened however was astounded that by 2PM the next business day they called saying it was ready to pick up!
If you live in the southern WI / Northern IL area you really cant get a better indy shop than them. They have a customer for life!
#124
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Glad it worked out. Interesting that they did it for free. Was it a simple thing like a loose hose or something they caused during the prior repair?