c43 to c55 AMG conversion

[DRBC43AMG]

Let's wait and hear what the "Black Guru" has to say after his observations...

 

[rawc43]

I wonder if the other forum guy used the supplied gaskets that come with the headers they are very different from the standard ones they may cause the warping

 

[DRBC43AMG]

How are they different?

 

[horgantrevor]

I would use the mb ones that is if they can be used and the bore in the exhaust is not restricted

 

[rawc43]

I've used the gaskets that came with the headers as the new headers flanges are different ill get some pics and explain

 

[NW_Merc]

Let's wait and hear what the "Black Guru" has to say after his observations...

Must we bring colour into this

 

[BlackC55]

I have had a look at them and they are perfectly good for what I paid for them. They need a little finishing on the inside but I'm very pleased with them.

 

[Pagz]

I've used the gaskets that came with the headers as the new headers flanges are different ill get some pics and explain

Hey,Did you sell the C43 with 80k miles? Making a trip to UK later this month wanting to take home a 43 if possible.

Cheers!,
Paul

 

[rawc43]

Hey,Did you sell the C43 with 80k miles? Making a trip to UK later this month wanting to take home a 43 if possible.

Cheers!,
Paul

yes its sold

 

[rawc43]

ok here is the pics of the 2 gaskets

 

[andy27168]

Hi,
I was discussing with Olly today whether to use the supplied gaskets or OEM, and as you he favoured the supplied ones as they are considerably thicker.
How is the car going? Managed to stretched its legs yet?

 

[rawc43]

Hi,
I was discussing with Olly today whether to use the supplied gaskets or OEM, and as you he favoured the supplied ones as they are considerably thicker.
How is the car going? Managed to stretched its legs yet?

Car is going fine I have not stretched its legs to far not had a chance but it's an animal so different from old engine it warms up quicker in the mornings is I get heating quicker I love is sounds different to and ticks over with more purpose

 

[DRBC43AMG]

Warms up quicker = new themostat perhaps ?

 

[BlackC55]

Mine and Jacks old car both warm up faster too.

 

[andy27168]

Mine does though it never overheated just warmed up quicker.

 

[rawc43]

Mine does though it never overheated just warmed up quicker.

andy have you steering box ajusted while the exhaust manifolds are changed i did mine the steering is much better

 

[andy27168]

It goes into ollies next week to have the manifolds fitted I,ll ask about it then, did yours have noticeable play in the steering then? or was just a case of its easy to get to now so I,ll do it?

 

[rawc43]

It goes into ollies next week to have the manifolds fitted I,ll ask about it then, did yours have noticeable play in the steering then? or was just a case of its easy to get to now so I,ll do it?

a bit of both its worth doing

 

[Pagz]

hey,Did take out the pistons on the 55? would have been interesting to see the wear on the skirts at that many miles. I would imagine the bores still look near new though!.

 

[rawc43]

ive been driving the car for a couple of weeks now and if anythink ive found out just how good the brakes are