conflicting reports...
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conflicting reports...
Looking at specs on the GLK 250 I see some reports as the engine is All aluminum and some report it as Iron block and aluminum heads. Just curious those that have one do you know which it is...
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The 3 litre V6 diesel is aluminum (I think since 2005-2006) but I've seen conflicting reports of the 4 cyl diesel... I guess I may have to wait till mine gets here then I'll know for sure... not that it makes any real difference...
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Mazda's Skayactiv diesel is all aluminum. It runs a low (for a diesel) 14:1 compression ratio so the components can be lighter. It also doesn't require Adblue or other exhaust aftertreatments.
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This site which is not an official MB site, but appears to have an in with Daimler Benz, says that the block is cast iron and the cylinder heads aluminum. The oil pan and rocker cover are made of plastic! I saw same information on a French MB site. Scroll down the page and choose this link. If you use Google Chrome, it should translate if you don't understand French.
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This site which is not an official MB site, but appears to have an in with Daimler Benz, says that the block is cast iron and the cylinder heads aluminum. The oil pan and rocker cover are made of plastic!
Daimler’s press information is very accurate (as it should be from most large corporations, no matter what their business line).
You can rest assured that the OM 651 has a cast iron block even though I do not have any other supporting material.
As far as the V6 engine blocks and heads go, they are made of aluminum as far back as 2006 as per the following links:
http://www.mercedesclass.net/safety-...s-1997-2006/2/
The Nanoslide technology is truly amazing – from AMG engines now to diesels:
http://www.mercedesclass.net/safety-...ne-technology/
Congratulations to any of you guys considering getting a vehicle with this engine and kudos to MB USA for bringing them to our shores (finally).
I wish they brought the E 250 4MATIC in wagon version.
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I don't "think" the OM651 has nano-slide - which is a "plasma" iron coating on the cylinder walls of a "aluminum black" - I believe the OM651 has cast iron/treated cylinder inserts in a cast iron black... certainly a very "peppy" engine !
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No Nanoslide on OM 651. I just pointed out to that page to emphasize the fact that Mercedes V6 diesels have had aluminum blocks for some time now.
Quoting from the above mentioned page on the OM 651:
"The cast-iron cylinder barrels have been more finely honed than in the predecessor model and as such help to improve consumption."
Quoting from the above mentioned page on the OM 651:
"The cast-iron cylinder barrels have been more finely honed than in the predecessor model and as such help to improve consumption."
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OK, found this extensive and detailed page on Wikipedia Germany where it confirms engine block is cast iron with light alloy (aluminum) head:
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_OM_651
You may need to use the translator. Look at the paragraph “Grundmotor.”
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http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercedes-Benz_OM_651
You may need to use the translator. Look at the paragraph “Grundmotor.”
Cheers
