Are there any problems with the Mercedes C63?
Most of the C63’s problems arose from trying to “tame the beast’s” M156 engine. Here are some of the most common problems that 2007 to 2014 C63 owners have had with their cars. As you will note, many of these problems can be related to one another.
What are the problems with Mercedes Benz M156 engine?
The head bolts installed on the M156 engine were corroding and failing. Figure 1. Corroded head bolts. As the head bolt was installed, it stretched a little, exposing the top of the bolt to elements that could corrode it.
What causes a Mercedes EZs ignition switch to fail?
For example, some common reasons why the ignition module failed are: 1 Low battery voltage 2 Power surge due 3 Connecting jump starting cables while key is in the ignition.
What causes a Mercedes-Benz transmission to fail?
We see these transmission fail in rare cases when water enters the transmission via the oil cooling lines or the radiator on cars equipped with Valeo radiators. The top part of the radiator on your Mercedes-Benz contains the chamber for the engine coolant/antifreeze while the bottom part contains the chamber for the transmission oil cooling.
Are there any problems with the E63 6.2?
I believe the E63 can also suffer from head bolt failure as it uses the M156 head bolts. Edit. Thats not stopping me look at getting a C63 next though. I just wondered if anyone was aware of any specific problems associated with 2010 6.2 E63’s? Does a performance pack bring anything other than upside? Any real life experience greatly appreciated.
Most of the C63’s problems arose from trying to “tame the beast’s” M156 engine. Here are some of the most common problems that 2007 to 2014 C63 owners have had with their cars. As you will note, many of these problems can be related to one another.
The head bolts installed on the M156 engine were corroding and failing. Figure 1. Corroded head bolts. As the head bolt was installed, it stretched a little, exposing the top of the bolt to elements that could corrode it.
What kind of problems do Mercedes Benz have?
There were head gasket problems, bent rods, and ruined engines. Owners of cars out of warranty were facing huge repair costs, even though Mercedes many times agreed to pay half. Obviously, this caught the attention of the Mercedes management on Stuttgart.
Why does my Mercedes Benz W204 C63 make a tapping noise?
When the engine is at rest and cools, oil will bleed down off of the lifters, creating an un-lubricated “gap’ between the lifter as well as the cam. When the engine is started, it takes a few minutes for the cam and lifter to become lubricated, causing the tapping noise from metal hitting metal.
Can you replace the dust shield on a Mercedes?
If you drive your mercedes through some salty enviroment you will notice that rust will not forgive your dust shield which is crucial for the handbrake to be installed . In this video I will replace both handbrake pads and dustshield using a ” shortcut ” without removing the wheel hub or nuckle .
How big is the Mercedes Benz C63 AMG engine?
The 2008 model year Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG was the first Mercedes to feature an engine entirely built by their AMG performance group. It was introduced to compete with the BMW M3. Its 6.2 liter engine produced 518 horsepower and 465 foot-pounds of torque. Most of the C63’s problems arose from trying to “tame the beast’s” M156 engine.