Replacing turbo on S65
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It is a long, but fairly common procedure as engine mounts which are a common failure require the same procedure.
Very cool nevertheless. Every time I see the v12 drop out without a snag it brings a smile
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On my 2008 S65 I was charge 6.5 hours (at the local dealership) to replace motor and transmission mounts with no charge for coolant etc that would be related to removing the engine. So, somebody has figured out how to replace mounts with removing the engine. I do think the WIS shows around 25 hours labor though (could be wrong). Total charge including parts was $1,303.25.
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Very interesting video. I replaced the engine mounts on my V12TT last year. I didn't move the engine - just supported it and dropped the subframe. I also replaced all the ABC pipes at the same time.
That allowed me to keep all the oil, water, air, fuel, HVAC, ABC and electrical interfaces connected, which saves a great deal of work (and risk). No need to even remove the cold air intakes.
Its still a difficult job, as access to the left upper forward engine mount bolt is blocked by the AC compressor. A high quality E-torx ratchet wrench may help.
Changing the engine mounts was actually a "while I'm at it" activity, as I rebuilt both turbos. The right hand side one was leaking oil and smoking, so I removed and rebuilt both. The turbo rebuild kits, ABC pipes and motor mounts totalled about £400.
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That allowed me to keep all the oil, water, air, fuel, HVAC, ABC and electrical interfaces connected, which saves a great deal of work (and risk). No need to even remove the cold air intakes.
Its still a difficult job, as access to the left upper forward engine mount bolt is blocked by the AC compressor. A high quality E-torx ratchet wrench may help.
Changing the engine mounts was actually a "while I'm at it" activity, as I rebuilt both turbos. The right hand side one was leaking oil and smoking, so I removed and rebuilt both. The turbo rebuild kits, ABC pipes and motor mounts totalled about £400.
Nick
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are you sure? I had my engine and tranny mounts changed recently on my w221 s65 and the labor was aroubd a grand, i didnt think my engine came out, im curious and am going to call my mechanic to ask him, thank you
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I tried to watch it - it was the most boring event I have ever seen on screen
a car in the distance some awful music then he has what looks almost like in the background a badly lit pallet he puts on the ground - its about as usefully informative as Boeing have on why they can't make spaceships that function
a car in the distance some awful music then he has what looks almost like in the background a badly lit pallet he puts on the ground - its about as usefully informative as Boeing have on why they can't make spaceships that function
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I left my car sit for 5 months. The turbos are working at higher revs but don't seem to be working at low revs, there seems to be a dreadful lag it is not right. It is not the coil packs or the controller they are new and it was working prior to me leaving it sit around without driving it.
I have two questions and would really appreciate your advice:
[1] Please point me in the direction of the Turbo rebuild kits. I have not pulled it apart yet, what brand make model Turbo is used in the 2008 model ?
[2] I was wondering with the MB Star system is there a special transmission map for the W221 5 speed S65 2007 2008 and compared to normal W221 S600s or less ?
Cheers,
Grant
I have two questions and would really appreciate your advice:
[1] Please point me in the direction of the Turbo rebuild kits. I have not pulled it apart yet, what brand make model Turbo is used in the 2008 model ?
[2] I was wondering with the MB Star system is there a special transmission map for the W221 5 speed S65 2007 2008 and compared to normal W221 S600s or less ?
Cheers,
Grant
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The price out the door put a smile on my face…
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I didn’t get photos of markings on turbos when I got to replace the 275 in the 221 car.
If you need to replace turbos this is your opportunity to give them the upgrades needed to make more FUN!
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I left my car sit for 5 months. The turbos are working at higher revs but don't seem to be working at low revs, there seems to be a dreadful lag it is not right. It is not the coil packs or the controller they are new and it was working prior to me leaving it sit around without driving it.
I have two questions and would really appreciate your advice:
[1] Please point me in the direction of the Turbo rebuild kits. I have not pulled it apart yet, what brand make model Turbo is used in the 2008 model ?
[2] I was wondering with the MB Star system is there a special transmission map for the W221 5 speed S65 2007 2008 and compared to normal W221 S600s or less ?
Cheers,
Grant
I have two questions and would really appreciate your advice:
[1] Please point me in the direction of the Turbo rebuild kits. I have not pulled it apart yet, what brand make model Turbo is used in the 2008 model ?
[2] I was wondering with the MB Star system is there a special transmission map for the W221 5 speed S65 2007 2008 and compared to normal W221 S600s or less ?
Cheers,
Grant
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Complains a lot, costs a fortune to maintain, and provides immense pleasure. I totally agree.
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S65 E320
I am having this looked at I think the techs have an Autel system.
I might contact Benzninja so he can dial in to have a look.
Otheriwse I can see this snowballing into a very big bill as the quoted price is $17,363.20 per turbo x 2.
Sounds like the S-Class lady is wanting a diamond ring.....
I was thinking at worst replacing some pipework in the area and then some "turbo reconditioning" if there is a pack ?
Regards,
Grant.
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there was a post last week - the guy went in for some basic stuff and before he had it back they had the heads off
the intercooler (charge cooler in merc land) is a of a better functional design, being water cooled. But the system leaks coolant and it drops in to moped world... this guy had a new pipe allowing them to refill the charge cooler and it all went in and hydro locked the engine....
I wonder if the always leaky system from new, keeps being topped up with normal tap water and it corrodes / freezes up and pops parts....
the intercooler (charge cooler in merc land) is a of a better functional design, being water cooled. But the system leaks coolant and it drops in to moped world... this guy had a new pipe allowing them to refill the charge cooler and it all went in and hydro locked the engine....
I wonder if the always leaky system from new, keeps being topped up with normal tap water and it corrodes / freezes up and pops parts....
