My 2009 SL63 experience

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Aug 25, 2019 | 02:30 PM
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Aug 25, 2019 | 04:21 PM
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Sorry to hear about your experience. Did you buy an extended warranty? There are many threads about the head bolt and cam wear situations. Suggest searching this site and using Google to learn about the options.
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Aug 25, 2019 | 08:55 PM
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Head bolts are all part of owning a 6.3. You're not going to get anything out of the dealer not Mercedes. Headbolt failure isn't a matter of IF - it's a matter of WHEN, as they WILL fail. There are some with high mileage, some with low mileage.

All your information on headbolts is in the c63 section. If you want, you can post there and see what responses you get. Dropping the engine usually isn't necessary except on some models such as the R63, not sure if SL63 would apply but I wouldn't imagine so.
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Aug 26, 2019 | 01:51 AM
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Quote: Did you buy an extended warranty?

Always get an extended warranty with an AMG -

https://mbworld.org/forums/extended-...scussions-191/

PPI?

What family member of AutoNation did you purchase your SL from -

Was it a Mercedes Dealership -

Do a search and you will find everything you need to know as you move

forward with this repair including your potential out of Your Pocket Costs -

The new / updated parts will make your SL good to go for a long time -

If you have this work done at a MB Dealership you will get the parts and

service covered by MB's parts and service warranty -

Does the shop that works on all your Mercedes offer a warranty on a job

like this -

Please keep this thread updated -


Thank-You
D.B.


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