2011 E550 4Matic Exhaust Clamp
05-15-2020, 02:16 AM
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2011 E550 4Matic Exhaust Clamp
Hello Everyone!
I've searched high and low for the following information and I cannot seem to find what I need.
A brief backstory: I own a 2011 E550 4Matic and the starter recently failed. Changed it myself, without a hoist. Wouldn't recommend it, except it's about $1000 saved by doing it yourself. But I digress...
During the starter replacement, the driver's side exhaust needed to be removed starting at the back of the manifold up to where it clamps on the resonator. In the process of removal, the bolt for the clamp rusted into the clamp itself, forcing me to cut it loose with an angle grinder. I was able to salvage most of the clamp and I installed a new bolt and nut with a few washers in between. Not ideal, but I needed the car asap. I've seen listings for exhaust clamps for the E350, the later turbo E550, the earlier W211 E500, etc... but not for the 2010-2011 E550. What gives?
TL;DR - I need the OEM part number and/or an outlet that carries the front pipe to resonator clamps, driver's side if it matters. Konigstiger, if you're out there listening, you've saved my behind before, thank you for that and I need your help again
Or anyone's help. Or everyone's help. I'm not picky. Thank you in advance!!!
I've searched high and low for the following information and I cannot seem to find what I need.
A brief backstory: I own a 2011 E550 4Matic and the starter recently failed. Changed it myself, without a hoist. Wouldn't recommend it, except it's about $1000 saved by doing it yourself. But I digress...
During the starter replacement, the driver's side exhaust needed to be removed starting at the back of the manifold up to where it clamps on the resonator. In the process of removal, the bolt for the clamp rusted into the clamp itself, forcing me to cut it loose with an angle grinder. I was able to salvage most of the clamp and I installed a new bolt and nut with a few washers in between. Not ideal, but I needed the car asap. I've seen listings for exhaust clamps for the E350, the later turbo E550, the earlier W211 E500, etc... but not for the 2010-2011 E550. What gives?
TL;DR - I need the OEM part number and/or an outlet that carries the front pipe to resonator clamps, driver's side if it matters. Konigstiger, if you're out there listening, you've saved my behind before, thank you for that and I need your help again
Or anyone's help. Or everyone's help. I'm not picky. Thank you in advance!!!
05-16-2020, 01:10 AM
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Figured it out everyone. It appears to be the same clamp as the W212 E350. FCP Euro lists that the clamp will not fit the E550, but when comparing inside diameters, it's the same. Maybe this will help someone else. Cheers!
