💥The engine was received from a Mercedes Benz dealer and sent for repair due to previous damage.
🔧Specialty tools were sent along with the engine for repair purposes.
💸The engine's market value is around $60,000.
⚙️The main girdle of the engine suffered damage, leading to a teardown for repair.
🔍The engine issues were caused by incorrect installation and damage during a previous repair attempt.
What caused the engine's damage?
—The engine damage was caused by incorrect installation and damage during a previous repair attempt.
Why was the engine sent for repair if it was brand new?
—The engine had already suffered damage and required repair due to previous mishandling.
How much is the engine worth?
—The engine's market value is estimated to be around $60,000.
What were the key issues with the engine?
—The engine's main girdle suffered damage, leading to the need for a teardown and repair.
What tools were sent along with the engine for repair?
—Specialty tools specific to the engine were provided by the Mercedes Benz dealer for the repair process.
00:00The video begins with a narration about the engine being received from a Mercedes Benz dealer for repair due to previous damage.
00:21The narrator mentions that the engine's market value is estimated to be around $60,000.
00:51The main girdle of the engine is shown to have suffered damage, prompting the need for a teardown and repair.
02:46The teardown process continues, revealing the extent of the damage and the need for specialized repair.
04:28The narrator discusses the precautions taken during the teardown to ensure the safety of the camshafts.
06:08The heads of the engine are removed, and the narrator observes differences between them.
09:05The narrator discusses the cracked crankshaft and its impact on the engine's overall condition.
12:00The narrator offers insights into the flat plane crank and the significance of the crack observed.
