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Old 05-19-2011, 07:24 PM
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Exclamation ShangoAshe needs your help... (2005 S55 AMG)

I understand my car is not a w211 but there are a lot more parts and car gurus here that might be able to help me. Let me explain what I need and what happened.

So recently I went on a Mustang Dyno and I had some issues with the shop.

The shop operator did not tie down my car correctly on the dyno, he ended up strapping my car by chains incorrectly. After tightening it and letting my car roll on the dyno it pulled out my links. After the links popped out, my car pretty much got slammed onto the dyno (while rolling). We were wondering why my car was so low on the dyno... But during all the confusion the operator continued to let my car roll on drive whle on the dyno...

In the end the exhaust was pushed on to the Axle and Driveshaft and pretty much bored out 3 holes in my custom exhaust.

The shop denies any resonsibility since they said it is not their responsibility to know where to strap the car.

Some of the parts can be fixed and maybe salvaged but in the meantime I need the following parts...

1.) New Drive Shaft
2.) Inner CV Joints Bearings (By the rear axle) x2
3.) Boot Kit (Comes With Retainer Kit, Axle Bolts, Nut, etc..) x2

If anybody here can help me out with the parts it would really help me out.

I just want my car to be fixed first then I'll deal with the legal issues after instead of having things stalled.

At the moment I priced everything out at the dealership...

1.) $1800
2.) $510 each (x2)
3.) $100 each (x2)

Everything has to be ordered from Germany...

Thanks everyone and I hope I can get this issue sorted out soon.


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Old 05-19-2011, 09:32 PM
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shiet wtf ...aaaaaaaaaaa i hate dumb people..i feel your pain.

so you need:

transaxle shaft REar only right? center support ok?

what about the FLEX DISC COUPLING damage?

with all the weight, Hopefully it didn't damage the differential bearing too..

both inner axle bearing is damaged.

i'll make some calls tomorrow see if anyone carry them..

i saw alot used drive shaft on ebays, but non-amg though..
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Thanks bro that would be awesome if you could help me ask around... It's hard to find parts in Canada..

I will see the full damage tomorrow when I head to the shop but from what my technician told me only the Inner CV Joints/Bearings are done...

But i'll definitely need the drive shaft though...

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shiet wtf ...aaaaaaaaaaa i hate dumb people..i feel your pain.

so you need:

transaxle shaft REar only right? center support ok?

what about the FLEX DISC COUPLING damage?

with all the weight, Hopefully it didn't damage the differential bearing too..

both inner axle bearing is damaged.

i'll make some calls tomorrow see if anyone carry them..

i saw alot used drive shaft on ebays, but non-amg though..
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i called couple places, no luck, Dealer special items only...

see if you can find any euro Salvage Yard around your area with w220 ///amg

there's low market demand for AMG parts, so no one makes it..
Old 05-21-2011, 12:31 PM
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thanks for the help dude, i'm trying to make sure the parts on parts.com will fit on my car! Just dont' want to order it and end up having the wrong part!
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yea call them up over the phone, sometimes online listing are wrong, non-stock items.

do you know anyone MB parts dept? maybe they can hook you up at NET price..
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tried man, my local dealer can only hook up 15% off haha... that's like tax exempting my purchase haha wich is nothing...

I'm trying to find out what the part numbers are for the boot kit and CV Joints... So far I only have the Part # for my driveshaft...
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Originally Posted by ShangoAshe
I understand my car is not a w211 but there are a lot more parts and car gurus here that might be able to help me. Let me explain what I need and what happened.

So recently I went on a Mustang Dyno and I had some issues with the shop.

The shop operator did not tie down my car correctly on the dyno, he ended up strapping my car by chains incorrectly. After tightening it and letting my car roll on the dyno it pulled out my links. After the links popped out, my car pretty much got slammed onto the dyno (while rolling). We were wondering why my car was so low on the dyno... But during all the confusion the operator continued to let my car roll on drive whle on the dyno...

In the end the exhaust was pushed on to the Axle and Driveshaft and pretty much bored out 3 holes in my custom exhaust.

The shop denies any resonsibility since they said it is not their responsibility to know where to strap the car.

Some of the parts can be fixed and maybe salvaged but in the meantime I need the following parts...

1.) New Drive Shaft
2.) Inner CV Joints Bearings (By the rear axle) x2
3.) Boot Kit (Comes With Retainer Kit, Axle Bolts, Nut, etc..) x2

If anybody here can help me out with the parts it would really help me out.

I just want my car to be fixed first then I'll deal with the legal issues after instead of having things stalled.

At the moment I priced everything out at the dealership...

1.) $1800
2.) $510 each (x2)
3.) $100 each (x2)

Everything has to be ordered from Germany...

Thanks everyone and I hope I can get this issue sorted out soon.


Cheers
thats crap. Did you sign a dyno waiver? Look that over. Most will protect the shop from engine/etc while running the car on the dyno. If you didn't then its definately on them.

Mis-strapping is 100% the shops fault and negligance. They should be responsible for the damage.

Parts.com is actually from mercedes lol. I can order parts from them at cost and pick up from my naperville dealer.
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thats crap. Did you sign a dyno waiver? Look that over. Most will protect the shop from engine/etc while running the car on the dyno. If you didn't then its definately on them.

Mis-strapping is 100% the shops fault and negligance. They should be responsible for the damage.

Parts.com is actually from mercedes lol. I can order parts from them at cost and pick up from my naperville dealer.


Thanks for the help but I don't think I can pick up from your naperville dealer because I'm in Canada. But I can get a US address to have parts sent there!
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Thanks for the help but I don't think I can pick up from your naperville dealer because I'm in Canada. But I can get a US address to have parts sent there!
lol, was just meaning parts.com is dealer parts.

You can go to your local dealer, setup your own "company account" for free, and reap the reward of the discount.

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lol, was just meaning parts.com is dealer parts.

You can go to your local dealer, setup your own "company account" for free, and reap the reward of the discount.

ahhh gotcha, thanks man! I'll call the dealer next week!
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Originally Posted by loungn14
lol, was just meaning parts.com is dealer parts.

You can go to your local dealer, setup your own "company account" for free, and reap the reward of the discount.

i did just that.... 20% off
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ahhh gotcha, thanks man! I'll call the dealer next week!
typically you need a corporate tax id or ein.
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What an awful story. Keep us posted on the outcome.

Oh, can you scan a copy of the waiver? I'd like to read it and help you if I can.
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updates?
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Just got a PM reply from the guy with the 2004 s55 part out. Just waiting for him for prices!

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OH YEA.. he better give you good prices...lol
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haha I'll make sure to consult with you to determine whether or not they're actually "good" prices

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