Engine Blew In My C63..

We try to figure out what happened to the engine in my W204 C63 AMG, getting a new motor seems to be the best option.
The M156 displaces 6,208 cc (6.2 L; 378.8 cu in) and shares very little with other Mercedes-Benz engine families like the M155. The bore spacing, block design, and other features are unique to the AMG engine.
Although this engine displaces 6.2 litres, it is marketed as the "6.3" to commemorate Mercedes' famed 6.3 L M100 engine, its first production V8.
The engine uses a bore and stroke of 102.2 mm × 94.6 mm (4.02 in × 3.72 in). When introduced in the 2007 CLK63 AMG, output was 475 hp (482 PS; 354 kW) at 6,800 rpm with 630 N⋅m (465 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,200 rpm. For the 2007 CLS63 and E63, output was 507 hp (514 PS; 378 kW) at 6,800 rpm with 630 N⋅m (465 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,200 rpm. The 2007 ML63 had 503 hp (510 PS; 375 kW), and the 2008 C63 had 451 hp (457 PS; 336 kW). The final 2015 C63 had 500 hp (507 PS; 373 kW).
The engine, however, has been uprated to produce 518 hp (525 PS; 386 kW) and 465 lb⋅ft (630 N⋅m) of torque in the late S 63, E 63, SL 63, CLS 63 & CL 63 models[1].
Applications:
2006-2011 E 63 AMG
2006-2011 ML 63 AMG
2006 R 63 AMG
2006-2011 S 63 AMG
2006-2011 CL 63 AMG
2006-2010 CLK 63 AMG
2006-2010 CLS 63 AMG
2008-2015 C 63 AMG
2008-2011 SL 63 AMG
2013 Lucra LC470 R
M156 lawsuit:
In 2011, a class action lawsuit was filed in United States District Court in New Jersey against Daimler AG, Mercedes-Benz, Mercedes-AMG for alleged defects in the M156 engine contained in AMG vehicles built in 2007-2011 model years leading to premature wear. The plaintiff claimed the combination of cast nodular iron camshafts and 9310 grade steel valve lifters contributed to the premature wear, but the defendants had known about the defect since 2007.[1]
The lawsuit lasted approximately 14-months. In November, 2012, litigation came to a halt when the New Jersey District Court dismissed the plaintiffs’ first amended complaint for lack of standing. The plaintiffs were given the opportunity to further amend their complaint to show that they had standing to sue, but plaintiffs made no further filings with the Court. On January 7, 2013, the Court signed an order closing the case. [2]

[@LegitStreetCars]

My guess is stuck injector and a hydrolocked cylinder. Its possible this engine is still good! Pull plugs, drain fuel, replace injectors and plugs, change oil and go do a big smokey burnout! Rods don't always bend. Good luck Mike!

[@numberone7674]

or head-gasket blew

[@MariuszChr]

Oh yeah, because you know. JK LOL.

[@ChrisCebelenski]

None of what you wrote is correct - In fact those two things aren't even related. Stuck Injector = it would miss and be rough, but otherwise fine. Hydrolocked, well, you kinda need to suck in water for that. Nope. It's either timing, or an oil problem because it won't rotate. Either way = Rebuild Time. And Yes, I got the "joke". It would be funny if he had hydrolocked two of 'em.

[@AndrewAMG_]

I was just coming to say this same thing bad injector hydrolocked after sitting.

[@hariscrnic7829]

I agree with Legit. I have an 09 E63. This definitely isn't normal to be mechanical..esp on deceleration.

[@AkioWasRight]

The Ranger deserves the garage spot. It's you're most dependable vehicle.

[@Nick-Matchem]

No blown engines in the Danger Ranger !

[@stanggang754]

@@Nick-Matchem I agree. Why the fuck is it always the hoopties that are the most reliable. I guess it might be because he does not modify those cars.

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

@@stanggang754 the old Ford motors were the best

[@TheBonsaiZone]

It really was a "Change Engine Light"!

[@irfan7696]

Lmao

[@Scott_6666]

Hilarious!

[@Abdullah..S]

I will use that line!

[@andrewward4246]

would love to see Legitstreetcars tear into this and find out what went wrong and how to fix it.

[@StrongmanTaylor]

I agree

[@thomasrossi31]

Came to make the same comment.

[@heikkikuoppala]

Totally agree!

[@detmer87]

This!

[@goonable2]

Great idea! Definitely do a collab with LegitStreetCars (Alex)!

[@sdlausen1]

This is why I own a Lexus ISF. You can beat the shit out of it for a million miles with 0 issues. German care are total GARBAGE. They just can't figure out how to engineer reliability.

[@exconcurly]

What kind of diagnosis was that ,no computer scan,no tear down,the engine was running,that looked like the Mario brother character dude

[@christianbuczko1481]

Id suspect head gasket. A water leak into the cylinder judging by the exhaust, could be hydrolocking it up as well if its bad.

[@robertpirtle3638]

That’s what I say to . I don’t know if they hit the key after it cooled . If they didn’t. Theses a good chance it just needs a top end fix . But

[@danoalex2977]

Blown head gasket is white smoke, not blue

[@joshua6200]

@@danoalex2977 Thanks. We all actually thought that...lol No one typed "blue"

[@willemvandernest3249]

Definitely a cylinder head issue. Either cracked or a blown headgasket. I think it's the latter and totally agree

[@kevinfourie]

Would love to see Alex from Legitstreetcars tear into this

[@cornholio329]

Same Id also like 2 c what the Car Wizard would have 2 say bout it

[@sexton__hardcastle]

Ahh another video about a C63 breaking. Just like old times.

[@alexismartel2203]

😂😂😂

[@vintageyu-hi-oh4271]

Still more reliable than a fucking m3

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

@@vintageyu-hi-oh4271 arguing about the reliability of one German brand over another🤣

[@Relax9355]

Mike the way you drive you dersive it!

[@Supaswol]

Time to update your vanity plate to “TNT C63” maybe 🤣

[@bitsofme5427]

That’s what I like about Mike. He is a man of his word, so much so that will fix the car to still give it as a give away. There are other KZbinrs that like to mislead people offering give aways that never happen like Tavarish did with his white Supra.

[@daltonweston7531]

What he did that

[@bitsofme5427]

@@daltonweston7531 He sure did. Look at the last 2 minutes of this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6nTi4Kdf6h5p6M&ab_channel=Tavarish from 2 years ago.

[@joeyamg4560]

This guy, always something 😂

[@bobimbordino3024]

Sounds like half the engine went. Like the heads cracked. I would love to see the video of that engine getting rebuilt

[@MeatPiesAndHoldenCars]

Too many tunnel runs 😉 Sorry this has happened Mike! Make a “rebuild” series and hopefully get the cost back! I agree with the others though! Hit up Alex from ‘Legit Street Cars’ and do a collab!

[@runninwildwithmilwaukeebuck]

Hey Mike, that's "what happens when you....." Pour Dollar Tree Dish Detergent into the gas tank of your '13 AMG C63.... 🤣☺️😫🤣

[@kendrzymalski28]

Good luck on the engine swap Mike. And enjoy the time with your family. They are everthing in this crazy world. Safe travels Pal.

[@bartvandergracht8019]

how you can be so relaxed when your amg’s engine just failed and you have to wait +3hrs for a truck…wow.

[@ricky_ricardo]

When your rich its not a problem lol

[@K04L44]

>engine blows >smoke running out of exhaust >leaves engine running

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

I noticed that too - this guy is a 🤡

[@ceestreet6554]

You should be done with those high end cars. Get yourself a new corvette and keep it a few years. That's great advice right there, and you're welcome.

[@JAKEaudio2]

headbolts, replace them one at a time and you're back in business.....same thing happened to mine over 80k miles ago....1day, $80 worth of timing tools and $130 worth of bolts and I was back in business. Dealer quoted THIRTY TWO GRAND to fix, fuck them.

[@AndrewAMG_]

This is a post facelift engine which has new headbolts.

[@JAKEaudio2]

@@AndrewAMG_ I am fully aware, but I have personally seen 4 M156 engines that were WELL after the VIN break have revised bolt failure.

[@AndrewAMG_]

@@JAKEaudio2 do you have any pictures I’m quite outspoken on the headbolts since mine popped and mb offered no assistance regarding it so every chance I get to badmouth them I do. Not so much as an apology. After doing research I find it hard to believe the second generation bolts have failed it’s pretty much impossible.

[@JAKEaudio2]

@@AndrewAMG_ unfortunately i do not have any pics of the revision failures(they weren't my personal cars) but I absolutely understand the skepticism as I thought the same thing prior to seeing them myself. I will say this though, they did NOT appear to fail in the same manner as the originals did(stretching at the head or head popping off), they all appeared to have backed out a little bit and then the threads on the bolt were torn away. Also, in each one it was the very rear bolts. I know the VIN break was supposed to provide salvation for the M156 but what I've seen says otherwise (at least to a small degree). But don't get me wrong, I wouldn't trade my M156 for all the tea in China!!! Matter of fact I just replaced the adjuster backing plates with ones from 63Motorsport, at just over 300k miles and it runs like a brand new scalded dog. Original M156, 722 AND rear end.

[@AndrewAMG_]

@@JAKEaudio2 great with my luck I’ll have the second failure too, it’s the first I’ve heard of it people all over the world where contacting with their stories back in 2016-2018, hard to imagine 1.5” of thread letting go. My car failed in 2016 with 35,000 miles it’s got 38,000 miles on it today.

[@richardhetfield9029]

I find it hilarious that you purposely put the little Ranger thru hell but the AMG takes all the damage. That’s literal Carma!

[@route59performance34]

Looks like your 2 Fords are the winners

[@tonyvanderhagen716]

Well you could park the Danger Ranger in the garage. Might as well protect the top money making vehicle while you have the space.

[@Nick-Matchem]

Best option for sure.....Thing is bulletproof

[@nycmaverick]

Three Amigos left standing ... Ford-Ford -Ford Need I say more!!!

[@mohammadhhabashizadeh6644]

With all the respects bro, after what you've been through in c63 trilogy,You can Call yourself C63 Blower🤗

[@DR-UTAH]

The C63 looks SO good in lead foot grey

[@carlbond1603]

C63

[@DR-UTAH]

@@carlbond1603 my bad I thought I put a C

[@Funexpected]

@@DR-UTAH It's "Ominous Gray"

[@DR-UTAH]

@@Funexpected Nope just figured out that it’s Naruto Grey

[@Funexpected]

@@DR-UTAH Nope kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3rTfqmshct1hcU

[@TomTom-gn9mp]

"Driving normally the following day after aggressively driving the night before" 🤣

[@bradroesler7072]

The head gasket blew while you were driving which caused coolant to go into one or more of the cylinders. This caused the vehicle to run poorly which threw on the engine light, and smoke to come out the exhaust. When a restart was attempted, the coolant-filled cylinder seized the engine up.

[@leedsleedsleeds1747]

Love your positive attitude even when disaster strikes with your car and it's a lesson to us all

[@stanguay169]

You play hard, it faild hard. Quality product!

[@alamaiii]

Sweden explains why your S's and Z's sounded different. Always wondered why your Pittsburgh accent was different. Watched a few of your videos from Sweden, and you definitely look like your Dad. Keep up the great work. All the best with the C63 engine.

[@gregorypazo6446]

Exactly Must be Swedish English Mike is as noted exception a very excellent English speaking Swede…. Keep on breaking the AMG’s, your doing great! Perhaps the wife’s Raptor is next….🤣🤣🤣😅😅

[@DHolmes6069]

Looks and sound like a head gasket leak. Good luck with the rebuild!

[@davekolean9685]

If your head touches the ceiling its not a garage its a cubby.. LOL

[@ChairmanKimchi]

Finally. Been waiting for this for a while now.

[@TheAfricanGist]

The curse of the c63 strikes...

[@michaelch6536]

These engines are known for the head studs stretching which will destroy the head gasket

[@dimitriskefalas2086]

RIP AMG C63 😢😢😢

[@freddiejones4598]

I thought these old 6.2’s were pretty bomb proof. You’ve broken 2 😂

[@jcdentonunatco]

they are, until you start putting non-AMG tunes on them

[@dor1tomcswagger69]

His M5 was more reliable and everyone bashed the reliability of the M5 😂

[@bobtis]

@@dor1tomcswagger69 That was my fave car he ever had. Too many add ons.

[@promx96]

@@jcdentonunatco non amg tune?

[@PimpSolja49]

@@promx96 He has an after market ECU tune I believe. Trying to suck more torque and horsepower out of the engine.

[@kanervatie]

Now is the time to get one of those Weistec superhargers.

[@WatchClyde]

sorry to hear about the AMG..

[@carycoplon5681]

If it was white smoke then most likely a head gasket or a cracked head. Possibly also hydolocked. Very rebuildable if this is the case.

[@DrEarbuds]

Check your tire pressure as your driving . If it's off you might be being followed by Drones and Helicopters . I believe they messed up your engine . I'm having the same issue with my Prius .

[@packtheripper1406]

Who? The government?

[@daltonweston7531]

Lol

[@gregferris9378]

Very similar to what happened to a pickup truck I had. All it was is a blown head gasket. After it sat some coolant got in the piston area and hydro locked the engine.

[@ressoy]

Stop screwing it,they only stand so much.🤔

[@levarnichols5195]

Don't feel bad brother its not your fault...cant wait to hear the update don't let this stress you out.

[@89vette1]

Send the old motor to the Chanel “I do cars”. His whole site is tearing down engines and finding the problems. Good subscriber boost for you both.

[@skillaton]

Hejsan! sorry this happened to you, this happened to my 2018 E300 with the M274 engine which this is very common on. 1st cylander fails and boom just like that I needed a new engine. Could not afford to replace the engine in it. Went and bought a c300 and to my surprise has the same engine in it. I am hoping and praying every time I get into it. Good luck with this one and.. Ha det sa bra hemma i sverige

[@fit_pharmd4830]

Gave it a huge thumbs up as always! Going to be interesting to see what went wrong with the motor all the sudden. That's super scary bc I owned an 2013 E63 several years ago and I had computer trouble with mine, which led to erratic shifting. Luckily it was under warranty bc it ended up costing $13k!!! If I owned it out of warranty I wouldn't have been able to afford that. I've since sold that car (I miss it everyday) but it taught me a valuable lesson, not to buy something like that if you can't afford a major repair. Not saying you can't afford the new engine, I'm just speaking about me and that whole ordeal comes to mind every time I purchase a vehicle. Helps keep me within my budget.

[@alexanderv.8961]

Lesson learned - used German cars are absolute garbage

[@nenziehunden]

Välkommen hem, när du åker, tråkigt med bilen 😢❤️

[@andys1548]

If it makes you feel better Mike, my family used to own a 2011 BMW X3 bought new and the engine was replaced at 39,000km. The piston shaft seized even though the car was properly maintained

[@jcdentonunatco]

This looks like a blown head gasket. New engine is not required and would be a massive waste of money. But it will need a teardown and rebuild. Not expensive part wise, but lots of labour. The white smoke typically means coolant is getting inside the engine. Some really bad luck you have with C63's! :(

[@justintoth5440]

The engine would still turn with a blown head gasket. This thing locked up

[@bobtis]

Finito

[@jcdentonunatco]

@@justintoth5440 not necessarily. if enough coolant got into a cylinder that it got hydrolocked, it could refuse to crank. Blown gasket can cause that.

[@Executiveinvestments-]

@@jcdentonunatco cost more to rebuild than to get a new motor. You are clueless.

[@jcdentonunatco]

@@Executiveinvestments- Sure, if you ask AMG in germany to rebuild it, which nobody in their right mind would ever do unless its under warranty. Just rebuild at a local Mercedes specialist shop for a fraction of the price. These engines aren't complicated, just simple naturally aspirated V8s, not hard to work on.

[@deathfire096]

I got rid of my BMW's M-5 and X5M and Mercedes are the same. I stick to Porches now. Best reliable German cars.

[@sparklander]

Great attitude in the face of adversity. Enjoy your family time.

[@drj9132]

Same engine in my ML63. Same issue. Head gasket blown. Smoke. Engine destroyed. Coolant in my oil.

[@jcdentonunatco]

engine isn't destroyed, you just need new head gaskets. Yes its a long rebuild, but part wise its not expensive

[@dylanoppeneer2354]

@@jcdentonunatco could be damaged because if these two mix than lubrication is much worse during the time the engine is running with that problem

[@jcdentonunatco]

@@dylanoppeneer2354 true, but I don't think he drove it long like that, at least in his case

[@lawnguy3267]

coolant in cylinder = hydrolocked

[@Deatomizer]

Water in the cylinder hence the white vapor coming out of the tailpipe = Blown head gasket and hopefully no further damage. If it's white smoke good luck :(

[@lawnguy3267]

Bingo. Coolant in piston area, boom, hydrolocked.

[@Nick-Matchem]

MIKE, What the hell did you do that for ?? You aren't supposed to blow the engine on those, I don't want to win that now !!!

[@MTdriver1]

Should of drove the Ranger.

[@Berven-gf9jq]

Good luck on the Mercedes 🙂 That was a heck of a setback. Best regards from a car detailer from Norway 🙂

[@alantarhan8641]

Do you know he's swedish?:) Jag visste inte det förren två år sedan

[@Berven-gf9jq]

@@alantarhan8641 Ja. Jeg visste det 🙂 Been following his channel for quite a while.

[@alantarhan8641]

@@Berven-gf9jq Kung

[@goldcoastrob984]

Wow Mike you have good luck with AMGs I remember your last one

[@sersp]

Figures, this is the car you wanted to give away. You beat the piss out of your cars and truck, so I’m not surprised!

[@targamotors309]

The Best or Nothing. Nothing it is!!! Good luck amigo I feel your pain.

[@laserwizard2]

Couldn't happen to a better person. Karma finds its way to pay you back. Reckless driving and a constant threat to others' safety on the road.

[@TheRealGempa]

Stay positive man.

[@totom5095]

Good luck Mike , looking forward to the next update. You make your own luck in life so I’m sure as this page turns the next chapter will be great 👍

[@HoldenOn]

When I need a tow truck, I call 2 or 3 different places. Whoever gets there first wins. Best of luck with the shizamobile!

[@andrewherrera2736]

Man and i think my year has been awful but you take the cake for that good luck on it and hope you fix it soon

[@alansilverman7543]

That's what you get for beating on it.

[@Nick-Matchem]

like a red headed stepchild !

[@dylanoppeneer2354]

This car is made to be beaten on, its a head gasket issue because of the wite smoke, means that coolant is getting burned in the combustion chamber

[@alansilverman7543]

@@dylanoppeneer2354 That meant to be beaten on the agombie. That's why bad stuff happens to you when when you beat on the car. Learn to learn to learn your facts before you start typing

[@leonardoenriquerodz]

It ain’t got no gas in it

[@MadInsanity]

It’s definitely a broken valve spring which means it’s a 50/50 shot with the engine being destroyed if the valves are bent

[@mkzenthusiasts]

Just how many 0 to 60 runs did you do and how many burn outs? How often did it hit it's redline I've never red lined my cars ever

[@drinny23la4]

Hey everyone is different, some people got money & others don't so for him going thru engines ain't much of a big deal obviously it sucks but at least he pushes his cars & enjoys them. My Acura RSX with 267k miles everything original motor & trans. I used to really push it to its limits but now I drive normal slower cause I have a CDL can't mess around but anyways everybody treats their car different I do keep up with maintenance on all my cars.

[@mfwolfer]

Sorry this happened Mike. Love your attitude !! Nothing to do but move forward.

[@vintageyu-hi-oh4271]

“If you have the money”

[@thuddiz]

tråkigt att höra med kärran.. :( skulle vara kul om det skulle komma ut en video när du är i sverige också! :)

[@focus82grothm]

I'm so sorry to hear Mike. I wish you the best of luck from Norway 🤞🤞🇳🇴

[@OffRoadLawnMowers]

Does tunnel bombs every chance he gets and revs the crap out of everything he owns but can't figure out what happened 😆

[@scottdo509]

Wow he didn't pull the plugs and relief pressure

[@ernest6980]

BELIEVE IT OR NOT cars are not built to REV LIKE YOU DO AND LAST

[@Cooperdonny325]

I’ve never seen an AMG blow up before 😳

[@mattr8904]

In the meantime you should get the most fun per dollar value & get a MIATA...

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

AMG = Another Motor Gone !!! Sorry to see that Mike !!! Hopefully it is something simple but it was down multiple cylinders by the sound of it.

[@kevindavis35]

Gotta a q50 now, love it, I needed a nice reliable car

[@poorerspokesman1735]

Today was my birthday and I hope you get more subscribers

[@rosewd2]

Well thats strange ! Id pull the valve covers and see if the timing chains are ok, check valves & cams. Easy to do. Then the plugs to see if its a bent valve. Now an injector could have stuck open and hydrolocked it, but i kind of doubt it. Or a head gasket failure, but thats not likely either.

[@easternsupr8780]

I have a 2019 C63, I got a stage 2 tune from Eurocharged and catless downpipe within 2 months of buying it…. Something blew up in the engine within a week of the mods… I am so Depressed right now as I have no idea how to fix it nor do I have the finances to be able to as I’m pretty sure all warranty is voided. What do I do?!?

[@Phillipsonfire123]

Noooo😮 …… I have the same year and was thinking of doing the same tune I thought eurocharged had a motor warranty?????

[@easternsupr8780]

@@Phillipsonfire123 if they do I’m not aware of it or they haven’t brought it up to me… I’ve taken it back to them for them to check it. Turns out these cars have plastic intake manifolds and that’s what blew open. It’s currently getting new ones replaced at the Mercedes’ dealership.

[@christopherbarrett8710]

sounds like head gaskets maybe, man that sucks! i hope you get everything sorted out brother.

[@dnbaddict]

As soon as it's fixed I'm ready to enter to win it!!😉

[@Dazza716]

My engine blow up in my 2013 coupe c63 in Australia . It took AMG here 6 months to fix it engine out 90k kms . runs perfect now ...they did not tell me how much to fix as it was covered under extended warranty . but 40k would be close i would say

[@MrPortugese]

Sorry to hear about that beauty. Can't wait for the giveaway. I'd keep her well maintained at the Benz Dealership i work at.

[@kyleBlittle]

Professional Mercedes killer🤣

[@rpitneyjr]

+1 for a collab with Alex from LegitStreetCars. Mercedes/AMG expert and great guy.

[@jonathanrkasing6250]

Riggin's is a great place to deal with, get all my vehicles inspected there. My family actually used to own the building he is in when it was a Dodge dealership.

[@Jamesjimenez07]

Hate to see Mercedes’ go down like that. Hopefully you can get her running again soon

[@NWcpl]

this is why i wont ever by a Mercedes. Always engine issues with them across the board.

[@Nitehawkrr]

I know what the problem is , I had the same car same engine . Basically get rid of it , they are crap highly tuned money pits that break on that model , get the newer version like you had . These are like the old v8 m3 . They just go wrong . Pile of shit these cars .

[@taismaximilian3462]

Love the regular uploads! Keep it up if you can Mike! Much love from 🇩🇰

[@xlazeryt2376]

This is gonna happen to the ranger when ya put a nos kit 😂

[@jimb8601]

Thumbs up for the positive outro.

[@thefactor6909]

Sorry about your Amg and hope you get her up and running soon !

[@wintermagebarthow8481]

Oh noo, this is how I started watching your channel. We have come full circle. Hope it all works out well for you. BTW, the original Black Beauty was my favorite

[@digidandan]

Second time engine blown in Merc. " It's such a good car ! ' LOL are you serious?