sonic-320

Hi all

Need urgent help been trying to find engine number on my 1999 CLK 320 coupe. Looked high and low and just can not find it. Please someone guide me and tell me where the engine number is located, if the have diagram will be verry appreciated

Thanks

lkchris

Subscribe to EPC
Enter your VIN
Run a "datacard" This will print out engine number.

http://epc.startekinfo.com

TMAllison

Why do you need the engine serial number? Most parts are ordered using the Chassis (last 6 of your vin) cutoff numbers.

sonic-320

Here in Australia we need to see the engine number to match it up on records so we can register it ,if we can't tell them the location they will not register it, that is why Im so desperate for it

Thanks

TMAllison

Did you also post on the CLK forum? Surely one of them know where it is at?

Usually its up front on a protruding part of the block not covered by one of the cyl heads. The tab sticking out is maybe 1.5cm x 5cm.

sonic-320

didn't post i got recommended to this site so i posted here,looked everywhere the engine space is so tight that without a diagram or photo will be hard to look for.Have till tomorrow to find it or car will not be drivable

Thanks.

TMAllison

Your CLK model has a Sub-Forum on this site. Post there too.

https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class-w208-5/

lkchris

Then of course your dealer or Mercedes mechanic is familiar with the location.

vinceC

The engine number for the M112/M113 engines is stamped on the block behind the right (passenger) side cylinder head. You may have to remove the intake tube to read it. The stamping looks like it was made by a dot matrix printer; i.e. a series of dots that make up the numbers. It can be hard to read.

sonic-320

thank you for help Vincec ..just quick question in Australia we are right hand drive so it would drivers side by any chance will u have a diagram or a pic on location.

Thanks

vinceC

Ah yes - it will be on the driver's side down under. Sorry, I don't have a picture.

sonic-320

Thanks for help vincec looked hard still cant find it ..cant remove the intake tube as im not the mechanically minded any other suggestion thanks

vinceC

It is on the engine flange where the transmission bell housing meets the engine block. It is just inboard of the flange where the exhaust manifold connects to the exhaust pipe.

If you can't remove the intake tube it will be nearly impossible to read. You might be able to do so with an inspection mirror and a flashlight, but the image in the mirror will be reversed and it will be easy to get it wrong.

I think Kent's suggestion in post #2 is best for your situation. A subscription is free to US owners, although they do ask for a credit card number. Since you are in Australia I think you should choose the worldwide option, which does cost $12 USD per year. Not only can you get the data card, you will have access to the factory parts catalog.

sonic-320

yes that would be the easiest except here is Oz we have to show the authorities location of the engine number so they can match it on records, its to stop cars being stolen to be used for stolen parts that's why I am so desperate for the location.

loubapache

Look near the number 4 area. The drive side does not matter.