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- Fri May 17, 2024 11:26 am
- Forum: Chassis / Brakes
- Topic: 14 E63S: forged wheel search
- Replies: 6
- Views: 236
Re: 14 E63S: forged wheel search
Second wheel out for delivery! I ordered this first (and it's from TX). Hope it arrives with no damage.
- Thu May 16, 2024 9:48 am
- Forum: Powertrain
- Topic: 2017 GLS550 135k Service
- Replies: 29
- Views: 459
Re: 2017 GLS550 135k Service
That's a common leak. It's just sealant. The passenger side is easier. Probably have to remove the boost pipes which can get stuck down at the turbos. Driver's side will probably require removal of the oil filter adapter and maybe oil cooler. It would make sense to do new seals on ANYTHING you distu...
- Wed May 15, 2024 7:41 am
- Forum: Car lounge
- Topic: Caprice engine swap?
- Replies: 1619
- Views: 56895
Re: Caprice engine swap?
Just a few short years later and that's it. Engine, transmission and rear axle was pulled. Maybe a few other odds and ends. It was junked yesterday. Here are some pics. IMG_1584.jpg IMG_1597.jpg IMG_1598.jpg IMG_1593.jpg I asked Bing Copilot for a commemorative poem which was pretty awesome. Here is...
- Wed May 15, 2024 7:40 am
- Forum: Car lounge
- Topic: W213 E63S Search
- Replies: 11
- Views: 319
Re: W213 E63S Search
It's weird that both VIN Decoderz and EPC couldn't read the VIN.
Re: Oil use
59.3 gal @ $2.95. Exeter fuel is $3.35 at this quantity and still $3.13 at 500+ gal.
- Mon May 13, 2024 7:58 pm
- Forum: Car lounge
- Topic: W213 E63S Search
- Replies: 11
- Views: 319
Re: W213 E63S Search
Allow me ...
WDDZH8KB3KA688480
But that's not a valid VIN. Must be a typo.
WDDZH8KB3KA688480
But that's not a valid VIN. Must be a typo.
- Sun May 12, 2024 8:29 am
- Forum: Chassis / Brakes
- Topic: 14 E63S: forged wheel search
- Replies: 6
- Views: 236
Re: 14 E63S: forged wheel search
Ordered one rear wheel from Wheels America Houston on eBay for $689 shipped and a second from PA Wheels on eBay for $699 + shipping. https://www.ebay.com/itm/266795365586 wheels america houston twin 5 spoke forged.jpg https://www.ebay.com/itm/354483119086 PA wheels twin 5 spoke forged.jpg The PA whe...
- Sat May 11, 2024 7:21 am
- Forum: Powertrain
- Topic: WK2 145k Service
- Replies: 31
- Views: 211
Re: WK2 145k Service
I think it will work fine but I would try to change 100% of it.
- Fri May 10, 2024 1:33 pm
- Forum: Powertrain
- Topic: WK2 145k Service
- Replies: 31
- Views: 211
Re: WK2 145k Service
I think the Rowe 9008 implies that Lifeguard 8/9 are relatively low viscosity. https://aftermarket.zf.com/remotemedia/master-content/zf-services-portal/oils-data-sheets/pc-1/lifeguardfluid-8/pds-zf-lifeguardfluid-8-it.pdf 26 cST @ 40C. That is up near the "normal" 28-29. The MB 236.15 and...
- Fri May 10, 2024 4:22 am
- Forum: Powertrain
- Topic: WK2 145k Service
- Replies: 31
- Views: 211
Re: WK2 145k Service
They appear to have 9000 "generic" ATF and 9008 "reduced viscosity" ATF, which continues to support your arguments, but I do wonder if the viscosity reduction is at the expense of transmission life... For life, I may be "best" off with the MaxLife fluid, as long as I'm...