Repair-It

I have become a bit disenfranchised with the GMT-900s. They are rusty, expensive and the L92 isn't as infallible as I was hoping based on some research.

After some discussion with Bob I landed on a 2nd gen Tundra. The 5.7L should do GM 6.2L things, the transmissions are solid, the engines are ...

Thought I'd make a single thread for tracking.

My E63 complained of low battery in the fob. This is a newer style where the back simply clips on. It is released by pushing the key into a catch and releasing the back cover. This fob (no IR transmitter) has one battery. It actually had a 2025 which ...

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Applied more Surface Shield. I got inside of stuff and it took quite a while. Doing it on a creeper on an inclined surface is bullshit and I won't make that mistake again. I'll move it to a flat part of the driveway and then consider rolling the quick jacks outside. But I continue to be pleased with ...

Ah you are correct. I never checked. That's pretty lame on their part. I rarely order from them. My last order was 1 year ago for an axle boot kit.

I can't tell if Warwick has it. Or my phone isn't showing the usual "In stock" type info.

FCP typically ships out of Milford, CT which would be very fast for you.

Yes that's it. It's really just one piece and you simply replace. If I recall it has an "o-ring" that's really just part of the molding. They snap off and snap on.

Other options:
https://www.mercedesbenzpartsshop.com/oem-parts/mercedes-benz-engine-camshaft-plug-9986590?c ...

Oh, rear. That's different.

Most common would be centrifuge cover (pass side) and there are two other rear cam inspection covers that are plastic and just snap on. Also take a look at the vacuum pump (driver's side). If the centrifuge cover and cam covers are original they are overdue.


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kevm14 wrote: Wed Jul 16, 2025 4:24 am I need to revisit this. I was remembering a combo of my S550 and E63. They both have the centrifuge cover that can leak. The M278 has the vacuum pump. I don't remember if it has cam inspection covers.

Now we know it does. Common issue.

He texted me the invoice. Tires seem to have smoothed out after sitting for 5 weeks. I'm pleased with the results. Hope it holds.