2004 e55 amg - belt
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2004 e55 amg
2004 e55 amg - belt
Hey guys,
I just purchased a 2004 e55 amg with 61,000 miles on it. 5th day in and I have my first problem. I absolutely love the car!!
Couldn't find anything searching on this issue.
Coming home, literally putting into park the belt came undone. I believe it's the serpentine belt, because the smaller supercharger belt looks like is fine. So underneath the supercharger, towards the center is a huge pulley. It's completely crooked, and if I reach my hand in, the entire pulley is shakable. In the middle of the pulley I can turn the bolt by hand very easily. The weird thing is there is oil leaking from under neath that pulley somewhere. My other pulleys have oil on them. Belt seems to be fully intact.
I would also like to mention they installed a ac compressor prior to selling it to me, which I am thinking something was not set right and this is why it happened.
I just purchased a 2004 e55 amg with 61,000 miles on it. 5th day in and I have my first problem. I absolutely love the car!!
Couldn't find anything searching on this issue.
Coming home, literally putting into park the belt came undone. I believe it's the serpentine belt, because the smaller supercharger belt looks like is fine. So underneath the supercharger, towards the center is a huge pulley. It's completely crooked, and if I reach my hand in, the entire pulley is shakable. In the middle of the pulley I can turn the bolt by hand very easily. The weird thing is there is oil leaking from under neath that pulley somewhere. My other pulleys have oil on them. Belt seems to be fully intact.
I would also like to mention they installed a ac compressor prior to selling it to me, which I am thinking something was not set right and this is why it happened.
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Hmm... it's still under warranty. Generally what happens to cause this, like internally to make the pulley end up like that? It the car still drives, and starts normally, can this mean it's okay? I'm still new learning about cars. I used to work on an 07 volvo s80 v8.
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Is your car modified in any way? The shop that replaced the A/C probably did not install the crank pulley correctly.
I would file a claim and get it fixed under warranty. It will either be a new bolt and a hour or so of labor or you'll be in a loaner car for a few weeks/months. A crank shaft isn't easy to replace, nor is it cheap. That is the heart of the motor.
Again. Do not attempt to start the car. Have it towed to a shop that is qualified to work on Mercedes and/or AMG
I would file a claim and get it fixed under warranty. It will either be a new bolt and a hour or so of labor or you'll be in a loaner car for a few weeks/months. A crank shaft isn't easy to replace, nor is it cheap. That is the heart of the motor.
Again. Do not attempt to start the car. Have it towed to a shop that is qualified to work on Mercedes and/or AMG
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Make sure you tow it to a good shop that knows your AMG. Looks like a stock crank pulley in the pictures.
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that oil is coming from your engine. the crankshaft have a "seal" from where the "head" of the crankshaft protrudes thru the block and a seal is there to keep the oil inside the engine bathing the crankshaft. similar to like a rear main seal. you wont be able to tell just by looking at the bolt or just by replacing the bolt how much damage has been done. follow the advice given above and do not start the car anymore and get it to shop and have them evaluate. being that oil is leaking, you will need that seal replaced and while at it, have it all checked out thoroughly. if its still under warranty, that would be awesome. did you purchase from a private owner or car lot? the crankshaft, like stated above, do look original and so no warranty should have been voided. these crankshaft pulley are on there very tight, weird to see this happen without anyone tampering with the crankshaft???? if bought from private owner, may follow-up and make sure no replacement of crankshaft was done already under warranty etc, and if so, how actually did the work??? hope it all works out!
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This car was bought from a used car dealer. A 2 month 3000 mile warranty was given. This happened on day 5 with 400 miles.
The ac compressor was replaced at the used car lot. Does the crankshaft pulley have to be removed to get access to the ac compressor? If so, I am guessing they did not torque that bolt right? they have certified ase mercedes tech.
Appreciate the learning curve help lol.
The ac compressor was replaced at the used car lot. Does the crankshaft pulley have to be removed to get access to the ac compressor? If so, I am guessing they did not torque that bolt right? they have certified ase mercedes tech.
Appreciate the learning curve help lol.
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the crankshaft pulley do not have to be "moved" or tampered with to do the ac compressor. only time that pulley comes off is to do some major engine work with the engine out of the car. i agree with Hulk above, just as a possibilty, that before the previous owner "sold" it to this car lot, they could have put the original oem crankshaft pulley back on and did not torque properly at that time. the dealership would not have known anything about that or would have even thought about asking?? but hope that warranty holds up and get that engine thoroughly looked over and gone thru. do not just let them put a bolt back on and send you off. call your local mercedes dealership and see what they would do or what is "protocol" for them to do if this was to happen and demand same treatment with your car also.
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Soooooo.. car was towed and the made me pay the tow bill, or said to drive it there... I had it towed on the flatbed...
Tuesday it was towed and it arrived at the delearship at 12pm. All that day, no one called me. Today no one called either. I called, and they said we are looking at it.
My question is, could they be running it over to a shop to patch this repair up? This place I bought the car was a very bad place to deal with how ever I just loved the car. What kinds of things could they be doing? Obviously , this isn't something as simply to fix as that stupid service manager thought it to be.
Tuesday it was towed and it arrived at the delearship at 12pm. All that day, no one called me. Today no one called either. I called, and they said we are looking at it.
My question is, could they be running it over to a shop to patch this repair up? This place I bought the car was a very bad place to deal with how ever I just loved the car. What kinds of things could they be doing? Obviously , this isn't something as simply to fix as that stupid service manager thought it to be.
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Where was it towed to? The "sketch" dealer you bought it from or a MB Dealer? There is a first time for everybody. I'm guessing your "sketch" dealer is panicking and trying to find an "out" in covering the repair. The MB dealer is scratching their heads and not sure which direction to go. They most likely assumed a accessory pulley, not the crank.
My advice...stay on top of everything. Every update, every move of all parties, every question raised, and any discussion between your warranty provider and shop. You purchased the warranty, you're entitled to eligible repairs.
My advice...stay on top of everything. Every update, every move of all parties, every question raised, and any discussion between your warranty provider and shop. You purchased the warranty, you're entitled to eligible repairs.
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Called them again today... it will be ready Tuesday.... they said it just needs another pulley...
I'm not sure what I should be doing, I have an appointment with the mercedes benz delearship, to bring it for a full run through after thus repair.. but it really bothers me that they just want to put a pulley on it.... Should I consult with a lawyer, or I just do not know what to do...
I'm not sure what I should be doing, I have an appointment with the mercedes benz delearship, to bring it for a full run through after thus repair.. but it really bothers me that they just want to put a pulley on it.... Should I consult with a lawyer, or I just do not know what to do...
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IMO....you should fight with them to take it back and refund your money....you may love the car but it's not gonna be worth the hassle and money involved if something this major already took place.
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Who is doing the repair? Go there and take pictures of the parts coming off and the snout when the crank pulley is off. Bring a friend with you and tell them he's your ASE certified tech, he's there to ensure the warranty work is being done to standard. Document, document, document. If something goes bad with it later, you need to make sure it can be traced back to the damage or repair.
