03-04 E55’s - Why The Bad Rap
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Early 05 to me is best. AMG pedals were standard along with 200mph speedo. Not all 05 have the newer center non clamshell console, only late 05s. I prefer the clamshell. Also early 05s can easily do burnouts.
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If you have an 03 with a valeo then piece of mind would be about the only reason and they are not hugely expensive for you guys in the US. It's not likely to leak now but not all of them started immediately after manufacture and as far as anyone knows it might be slowly contaminating the fluid already. You only know if you regularly test for glycol or experience failure.
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Hey all....newbie here, but longtime lurker. Fyi, I looked at a few 03's in my hunt. I eventually got an 06, but in reference to the 03 radiators, two of the 03's I looked at had the original Valeo radiator. I tested one of them with glycol test strips.....tested at 6%. Not good. Apparently they are still out there.
Just something to consider. It may be worth buying the test strips if your looking at 03's.
Just something to consider. It may be worth buying the test strips if your looking at 03's.
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It dissolves the friction material on the clutch discs in the clutch packs. So exposure over a period will gradually lead closer and closer to failure and a rebuild. The glycol will enter the transmission fluid over I am guessing a somewhat long time but I doubt anyone knows exactly how much is required and for how long it takes with different contamination levels. I don't know about specific percentages except that is a lot. I would avoid any car with any detectable level. If I had a car with contamination I would swap the radiator, flush the transmission fluid and hope for the best while saving for a rebuild (been there, done that).
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That’s what I’m worried about. Just placed an order for the test strips... let’s find out if there’s any anti-freeze in the ATF.
Now, if I’m not mistaken there’s no dipstick on these cars. I see the red cap covering what looks like a dipstick tube, but no dipstick... or, am I in the wrong spot?
How will I take a sample of the fluid?
Now, if I’m not mistaken there’s no dipstick on these cars. I see the red cap covering what looks like a dipstick tube, but no dipstick... or, am I in the wrong spot?
How will I take a sample of the fluid?
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Yes there is no dipstick, just order one from fcpeuro or even eBay. There are two dipstick holes. One obvious one in front with large red plug is for engine oil. The transmission one is further down the firewall behind the engine and has a plastic clip that needs to be broken off to gain access, it can be red or black.
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I blew my 2005 transmission at 65k and had to have a full rebuild
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2005 E55
For the couple of guys saying a TCU tune allows for an 05/06 full burn out with ESP off, is that from experience or word of mouth? I was told from DTK that the what ever the burn out preventing ESP function is actually resides in the ABS Module and TCU tunes/changes do not get rid of it. An 03/04 ABS module has to be installed and re-vinned to your car.
Any experience with getting a TCU tune then being able to do burn outs or just second hand info?
Thanks
Any experience with getting a TCU tune then being able to do burn outs or just second hand info?
Thanks
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I never had problem doing burnouts skids or donuts in my cls55 2005 with or without tcu tune
if u bounce off rev limter in 1st as it tries to change gear it cuts power coz the wheels spinnin at diff speeds from what i cn tell. This doesnt happen if i keep the car straight during burnout but i usually hook second gear anyway.
if u bounce off rev limter in 1st as it tries to change gear it cuts power coz the wheels spinnin at diff speeds from what i cn tell. This doesnt happen if i keep the car straight during burnout but i usually hook second gear anyway.
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2005 C55 AMG (sold), 2005 E55 AMG
Later (05 and 06?) cars also have the diff cooler and extra oil cooler under the heat exchanger, which can be annoying if you're planning to upgrade to a larger heat exchanger. Not sure when they added these coolers, but my 05 has both and my friend's 04 does not have the finned diff cooler
