HOW TO CHANGE MERCEDES CAM MAGNETS M271 ENGINE

[@jorgba]

Great Video. Thanks. One suggestion: Apply a thin layer of silicone lube to the O-rings before install. This way the job will last much longer.

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Great point!

[@quirinonavarro1857]

I don’t know much about this, but if you put the zip ties in the smaller hole of the bracket, it will not interfere with the grommets of the actuators cover. Keep up whit your great job!! Saludos!!

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Good tip!

[@Sigmalifestyle_]

Do the magnets have to align in the center? Or what is the drill bit for? Can I just alight the thread holes and tighten the screws / bolts?

[@stevejones1318]

Replacing the O-ring and grommet doesn't stop the oil leaking into the harness, it only stops oil leaking of the magnet housing. To stop oil getting into the harness you need to seal the area where the electrical plug protrudes from the magnet housing. I used steel epoxy rated to 150°C.

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

You must have missed the bit where I used the special pigtail leads to stop oil ingress into the loom.

[@MARKETTism]

Oops friend! how did you do it I'm from Brazil and I have this leak problem only in the connector could you help me???

[@stevejones1318]

Hi there. You need to remove the magnet (3 screws), clean out any oil, and seal the gap between the magnet housing and the electrical plug with heat proof epoxy. The epoxy will stop the engine oil getting to the electrical connector. Good luck!

[@MARKETTism]

@@stevejones1318 thanks

[@MARKETTism]

@@stevejones1318 Thank you friend! Problem solved thanks to you! Now I have another one.... I realized that my car was weak after I moved it, that is, I fixed the sensors, do you know what it could be????

[@bhekidlamini51]

Thanks for the video. What is the function of these magnets

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

They are part of the variable valve timing system.

[@emildanvold43]

NICE JOB, my parts store only have one did I have to change both at the same time, or can I change one now and the another one when part store have it ?

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

just wait till they have the two of them. Doesn't make sense to do them separate

[@emildanvold43]

@@GeorgeEI7KO why the plastisk go side to side wihtout leaking On mine 😀

[@Say_my_NAME999]

i tried to clean the connectors of the today with contact cleaner and now i can’t plug them in they won’t click inside ??What happened? nothing broke …can i move my car with them unplugged ?I really need help thanks..

[@yug2980]

Any tips to clean oily harness leaked through magnets ¿ I do not want to change entire loom

[@arkazy]

Probably have to use electric contract spray. It won't penetrate whole loom but it'll clean it at least a bit

[@johnjohn6332]

George sorry if my car w204 M271 magnet leaking can i buy just the oring and the pin...and another thing must i buy at Mercedes dealer store or can i buy it at Goldwagen advise please..because the dealership is to expensive.. help plz

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

I'd imagine any generic o ring would do the job. The trouble is they leak out through the connector socket. This is the bigger issue.

[@HKHK-vj8yr]

Thz your Vedio. Is that fix OBD cpde P0075？🙏

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

No clue man! Sorry!

[@moazzamali80]

Hi George just wanted to ask what would be the signs to tell the magnets need changing? Would loss of power and gear changing issues be a sign? Check engine light indicates camshaft position sensor issue code P0010. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

The main sign will be the magnets leaking oil on the front of the motor. The Cam Position Sensors are a separate affair. There is one for each camshaft, The exhaust one is on the (looking at engine from the front of the car) left side towards the front of the car. The Exhaust one is on the right side under the engine top cover about two thirds of the way towards the rear of the car on the rocker cover. Both are held in by s single torx bolt and you can change them yourself in 5 minutes.

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

If youd like me to make you a quick video to show you where they are, let me know

[@moazzamali80]

Hi would really appreciate if you can make a video as it would help enormously especially in this lock down I can change them. Thanks again

[@JASON-pm1kb]

Another great video sir George

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Thank you kindly!!

[@nimrodfly626]

Thanks for this, going to check mine now! Cheers

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Have fun!

[@ShanosChoons]

Hi George, just came across your video there. Great work & thanks for the info. If it's got to the stage where the oil has got into the o2 Sensor & knocked it out, is it worth replacing the kit as you've shown with the pigtails & a new o2 sensor or is the loom too far gone now & inevitably doomed? Thanks in advance.. (2006 W211 e200 Kompressor)

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

well, before this car I had a c180 coupe. The oil had worked its way back to the ECU and done harm. The car was running way too rich and I couldn't get it to pass the emissions test. I ended up scrapping it

[@stevejones1318]

You can clean everything with electronic cleaner and drill a small hole or two in the ECU casing to drain any oil. My car has oil in the harnesses, but is running fine. I sealed the cam magnets to stop further leaking.

[@ostinpando8410]

I have a w211 m271 engine 1.8 kompressor. I have a little bit of idle problem and i fell the car that it doesn't have the same power tha it had. I saw a lot of oil on the camshaft magnets. Can those be the reason of the engine power problem ?

[@ostinpando8410]

2047-001,2029-001 and 201C-001 I have those codes and CEL comes up some times end them it goes but those codes are saved. Thank very much i would appreciated if you could help me.

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Sorry, I don't know....

[@seannolan3465]

its probably the crankcase breather pipe located under the air intake split , thats what it was on mine

[@XtreamlyRandoms]

i have one magnet that is faulty (intake). Do i need to replace both? very short on money...

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

I'd change both if you could.

[@KrisP.94]

Did you have to drain the oil before changing the magnets ?

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

No, not necessary.

[@jjtop20]

Hi George, may I know what is the pigtails for?

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

They stop the oil getting into the loom

[@jjtop20]

@@GeorgeEI7KO Thanks . Does it come original or is added or design later on to stop the oil? I bought a pre owned W204 it has one of these pigtails but after changing my camshaft magnets(leaking oil), my mechanic threw away the pigtails as he find it redundant.

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

@@jjtop20 he dosent know much about mercedes then. They can be bought seperate from the main dealer at a reasonable price.

[@jjtop20]

@@GeorgeEI7KO thanks. I bought the pigtails and fix it already.

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

@@jjtop20 good man

[@rayleinster]

Good job the extensions great job

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Thanks Ray, hope you are keeping well.

[@cilkitzvictoria4586]

Yes sir, can you plz help me out with my problem, I had 2009model c200 kompresor,troble code p0045, supercharger boost control solenoid circuit A open, but where is it the boost control solenoid circuit ,i cannot find, hope you will answer me tnx

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Sorry, i am not familiar with this issue. The only thing i can think is perhaps the servo controlled flap in the black pipe between the supercharger and the intake could be at fault

[@cilkitzvictoria4586]

Thank you for replying, okay sir I will check,tnx

[@CB-RADIO-UK]

Nice one George

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Cheers Fred. Eliminate the problem.

[@J__7777]

Is there only two camshaft magnets and two camshaft sensors on 2005 C230?

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

I'm not sure as that's a different engine than mine.

[@dynaryu]

What's the part number of extension pigtail cable? Can I use original cable A271150273364 as the pigtail cable? Thanks.

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

I'm not sure. They came in the kit that I bought.

[@dynaryu]

@@GeorgeEI7KO Thanks.

[@Leon_MAE]

I get the issue code P0020? Is it the left or the right magnet? Thanks.

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

You are as well off to change them as a pair. In my experience, if one is is bad the other won't be far behind it.

[@Leon_MAE]

@@GeorgeEI7KO I already changed the drivers site (right site if unstand in front of the car) but the same issue code came few days ago...

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

@@Leon_MAE has to be the one you didn't change then. The code isn't side specific

[@christopherhouse7957]

Hi. Can't find the kit on Autodoc. Do you have any more info on it?

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

I bought it via their eBay shop, I've just checked they only seem to be selling them singly now so you'll have to go that route. Make sure you get the pigtails too...

[@sadmattsyt4974]

Would you tell me how you were able to get the those cover seals on? Would help much

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

I put some oil on them and pushed them in with a drift

[@dinkringy]

@George Donaldson EI7KO what’s a drift

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

@@dinkringy like a piece of solid metal rod or similar with a diameter larger than the seal. Lubricate the seal first. The firmly push in the seal. Do not hammer it, just push.

[@dinkringy]

@@GeorgeEI7KO thanks George , that’s the last piece of the puzzle, I tried pushing with rods smaller than the diameter of the grommet, didn’t have much luck, need more grommets!! Great vid by the way. Cheers

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

@@dinkringy they are awkward to get in I have to say. I did film it, but couldn't use it in the final edit as there was far too many swear words. I try not to swear in my videos. Maybe order a set of genuine Mercedes plugs, I bet they'd be a lot easier to fit. Can't see them being that expensive either.

[@MoathodiMolema]

Can these sensors make the engine shut down while driving on highway and start cracking while trying to start it

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

sounds like your camchain has jumped and its the pistons hitting the valves!!!

[@wiemtroszke]

Why they have those gum rings inside ?

[@wiemtroszke]

I filled it by sillicone and im thinking i was right with that

[@muratkaynar802]

The only reason was oily cam magnets?

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

it can 'wick' into the wiring and make its way back to the ECU and destroy it...common issue

[@yorkymc]

great video thanks

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Cheers mate. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@milasobetwa5433]

I fitted mine and they still leak in the centre

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

You must have incorrectly fitted the center plugs. They are a buggar to get in

[@milasobetwa5433]

@@GeorgeEI7KO thanks for the response how do you propose I redo it

[@neptunevibe]

⁠the most secure thing would be to replace the engine.

[@shotgun600]

Stop buying new magnets..... Just open them, use RTV silicone to reseal them inside - job done. You can throw the old inside gaskets. To open the magnets just drill those 3 factory alluminium nuts.

[@antolinijeanfrancois7]

Il vous faudrait des coupelles inox aimanté pour la visserie ça évite qu'elle tombe dans le moteur.

[@fabvelloso]

only the wading ring does no good, you need to put a silicone to seal completely, otherwise with some time oil will leak.

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Thanks!

[@kamalchekroun7476]

Merci

[@ahmedeissa1568]

Can you translate Arbic please 🥰

[@havok93]

267€ for the parts from mercedes and the bolts werent included 😅

[@havok93]

Oil travelled all through the wiring harness before i copped it, waiting on next bit of good weather to do a job on it, then i have O2 sensors, lambda sensor, ecu contacts and alternator wires to clean every few days until oil fully gone 😴

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

@@havok93 hopefully it didn't make it back to the ecu like it did on my w203 Coupe. Destroyed it. I think I paid a 100 and odd for that kit from auto doc. 276 euro... I only paid 500 for my CLK!

[@yorkymc]

George sorry to annoy you ,can i ask how much the cam magnets were and if they are merc parts ,just checked mine no leak that i see but she 18 years old like me self ha ha ha enjoyed ur videos thanks .

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

buycarparts.co.uk

[@neptunevibe]

OE part number please? I can't find them online...

[@stefanjasenicky385]

Hello can this cause weird noise ratling and low oil presure also bouncing rpm?

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

I'm sorry, I have no idea.