just picked up 01 e55 ;)
 

175k miles, 2 owners, florida car
needs work but is tight
blown headgaskets coolant in oil
saturday im taking heads off,getting them pressure tested,surfaced
will take pics of my work
will be back on road in 2-3 weeks ;)

had the car on lift today, rust free underbody, spring perches no rust
but did leak down test and found 2,4,6 cyl have bent valves
piston rings ok
heads coming off

once back on the road, all back together it'll be a fun ride. I had some gunk on the oil dip stick, hoping it's just moisture from winter, not loosing any coolant. Doesn't smoke it run rough.

bad news guys
took the head off today on pass side and sure enough #2 cylinder liner is damaged from piston rings
didn't even bother taking off driver side
cam lobes looked ok
but engine is done
good news Monday getting donor e55 amg with good engine wrecked on pass side
one way or another I get the amg on the road ;)
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...4594868a73.jpg

#2 cylinder visible damage to liner

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...c9f75335c8.jpg

w210 amg are fun and love the body style

I would do leak down test on yours just to be sure

I always keep an eye on fluids being it's an older car. Systems seem pretty tight so far, especially after replacing the oil cooler gaskets. The thing leaked like a stuck pig when I got it. Sad. The gunk seems to be clearing up.

lol those coolers sure make a good mess

btw aren't you also a member of amg Mercedes private lounge?

I swear same profile name on there

Yep, with this awesome but old beast, I need to find answers from many sources.

Two-tone since I have the two-tone interior as well and a wonderful skin condition called vitiligo.

My 3/01 has been a great ride. She has a need for some tlc but that's also fun to pour some love into her. Just hope she don't go breakin my heart, or wallet!