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OEM set costs 270 USD, when Elring costs 104 USD. FCP support person said that MB OEM might be re-branded Elring. On one hand I want to save some money. On the other hand head bolts are important. So I decided I'd ask forum members if anyone has used them successfully.
OEM set costs 270 USD, when Elring costs 104 USD. FCP support person said that MB OEM might be re-branded Elring. On one hand I want to save some money. On the other hand head bolts are important. So I decided I'd ask forum members if anyone has used them successfully.
I know its not a M156 motor, but I have used them on my mini that runs 16psi and 250hp from a 1.6ltr supercharged motor and I have even reused them which is pretty much a no-no and havnt had a problem. I would definitely buy them again.
I have used a lot of stuff from Elring,. Mostly gasket and fasteners. Great quality. Holding gaskets side by side with OEM there are no noticeable difference. I think you will have no problems.
The kit offered by Fcp includes Elring gasket. I am fine using their gaskets, but faulty head bolt may lead to engine loss, which is why I am cautious. Hope to hear from someone who’ve used them on M156 engines.
I know an extremely reputable, high-end German tuning shop in Charlotte, NC was going to put the elring HBs in when they quoted the work for me. Said they had no issues at all using this brand even for an in-depth job.
But like you, I was on the fence and ended up going OEM just because I'm a bit neurotic.
They did say the elring was used for OEM.
GLW decision and the job!
My mechanic ordered me the Elring ones. They're an OEM replacement and just as good as the updated MB ones according to him (he's been working on MB for over 20 years). I've got a set sitting in my garage right now.
Maybe if someone has a new OEM one they can post a pic to compare the these.
Just ordered OEM head bolt set from MBoemparts.com. Honestly I think Elring is the OEM supplier to MB and could be a great way to save money. I found that they were OEM supplier for some other engines. But, I couldn't risk it. In case something fails later, I don't want to be thinking that "had I bought OEM, this would have not happen" . But I ordered Elring valve cover gaskets from FCP.
My OEM set has arrived. After reading and watching a ton on this forum + plus videos from Tasos Moschatos I think I am gonna go ahead and replace my head bolts myself. The only thing is that I don’t know how good is my $20 AutoZone torque wrench. This is going to be my 3rd DIY on this car. Previously I had done front air strut replacement and intake manifold cleanup and gasket replacement. I am not a mechanic. All work had been done using the resources from this community.
01-11-2020, 11:57 AM
. But I ordered Elring valve cover gaskets from FCP.
