Bizzyliss:
better buy engine plus gearbox

Alvin007:
Hi, Mercedes Benz owners and specialists...
I got a 2010 c300.(w204)..vehicle was containerized and the auction site regarded it as 'run and drive'...even tho, a search on the Vin history showed 'engine damage(water)'. After getting the car outta the container, the tagged 'run and drive' vehicle refused to start. I had to have it towed to a mechanic's workshop. Now, the mechanic says it's best I change the engine..
I'd love to know how much the engine costs...both the full engine and the one without the alternator, kick starter, injector nozzles etc. i.e Borale. Thanks.

KINGreignn:


Next time, when scouting for cars, and you see "water damage", whether freshwater or salt water or garden hose water, flee! You've entered one chance in this one and the probability of electrical damages may be high.

That said, what's done is done, get a Tokumbo engine and transmission.

Alvin007:

You don't seem to understand.
A thorough vin check by me, showed that the engine had water damage....that was the last report on the vehicle history, which dated back to a few months..after that...it was later tagged 'Run and drive'...on an auction coy's website....So, I assumed that the engine and trans..had been replaced...and prolly wasn't recorded.... it was a case of fraud..on the part of the auction coy....pure misrepresentation.
Ps: I intentionally attached the pic of the vehicle...if you zoom in on the extreme right corner of the windshield, you'd find the 'Run and drive' tag.
I hope you understand now?

KINGreignn:

Bro, I understand what you said and I did not misunderstood anything you wrote earlier on.

What I am saying is, that water damage history was never gonna be fixed abroad by any insurance or owner, even run and drive on auction site has a disclaimer to it. Trust me I've bid online a lot of times and I know what these guys do to a reasonable extent.

Alvin007:
Hi, Mercedes Benz owners and specialists...
I got a 2010 c300.(w204)..vehicle was containerized and the auction site regarded it as 'run and drive'...even tho, a search on the Vin history showed 'engine damage(water)'. After getting the car outta the container, the tagged 'run and drive' vehicle refused to start. I had to have it towed to a mechanic's workshop. Now, the mechanic says it's best I change the engine..
I'd love to know how much the engine costs...both the full engine and the one without the alternator, kick starter, injector nozzles etc. i.e Borale. Thanks.

Alvin007:

You don't seem to understand.
A thorough vin check by me, showed that the engine had water damage....that was the last report on the vehicle history, which dated back to a few months..after that...it was later tagged 'Run and drive'...on an auction coy's website....So, I assumed that the engine and trans..had been replaced...and prolly wasn't recorded.... it was a case of fraud..on the part of the auction coy....pure misrepresentation.
Ps: I intentionally attached the pic of the vehicle...if you zoom in on the extreme right corner of the windshield, you'd find the 'Run and drive' tag.
I hope you understand now?

Fentanyl:


no fraud there brother, just inexperience on your part with the way the auction works

when I was sourcing my ride from same iaai auction last year my agent made me understand that just because the auction said the car is run and drive does not necessarily mean that the car can even start at all, I recall there was one flooded car I had in mind but he discouraged me

you have to use your common sense sometimes, you said auction said the car had engine damage and yet you said it was later run and drive, how come?

kingreignn was right sha about flooded cars, no how anybody will go and be repairing and replacing engine and gear just to sell the car at the auction being salvage, no financial gain involved..its much better to go for cars with obvious issues, maybe side dent or back dent

nakoks:


You need to have a second mechanic look at that car.You will waste money getting a new engine and gear.But the sad thing is if you are billed 40% of what it would cost you if you go get a new engine and gear you will not want to pay.

Also note that if its flood problem replacing engine and gear alone wont solve the problem.Sorry but in the past year i have seen 3 Mercedes like this get fixed without replacing engine or gear so am speaking from experience.Hala me only if car is in lagos lets have a second look at it.

Pele

Alvin007:

Thanks a lot..the vehicle is in Lagos. But, I'm presently in Ibadan. I'd contact you as soon as the inter state lock down is over. Once again, thank you.

searchng4love:

Don't go near Lagos State for now. Please.

nakoks:


This man i will break your head.Lagos is now Italy abi?Just stay in your land of honor and integrity.

Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa, has announced that a man died of coronavirus in the state after visiting Lagos.

Governor Okowa took to his verified Twitter account to announce the man's demise and wrote:

"I have just been informed of another case of #COVID19 in Delta State. The individual in question, had underlying health issues and had visited Lagos State in the past two weeks. The patient presented himself late to one of our hospitals with severe symptoms

Alvin007:

Thanks a lot..the vehicle is in Lagos. But, I'm presently in Ibadan. I'd contact you as soon as the inter state lock down is over. Once again, thank you.

shortgun:

Sorry about this.
It's a case of fraud...they do that sometimes.
A vehicle certified as Run n drive shouldn't have the problem u experienced.
Dont be in a hurry to change the engine or transmission.
Let another mechanic look at the vehicle as someone already suggested.

searchng4love:

Don't go near Lagos State for now. Please.

Alvin007:

Noted bruv..the fear of Lagos is the beginning of safety.

nakoks:


This man i will break your head.Lagos is now Italy abi?Just stay in your land of honor and integrity.

The late physician, Dr. Aliyu Yakubu, had traveled to Lagos and returned to Daura after which he fell sick and was later confirmed to be infected with the disease

nakoks:


You need to have a second mechanic look at that car.You will waste money getting a new engine and gear.But the sad thing is if you are billed 40% of what it would cost you if you go get a new engine and gear you will not want to pay.

Also note that if its flood problem replacing engine and gear alone wont solve the problem.Sorry but in the past year i have seen 3 Mercedes like this get fixed without replacing engine or gear so am speaking from experience.Hala me only if car is in lagos lets have a second look at it.

Pele

Alvin007:

Can't you speak without some sort of insults?...I came here asking for an idea of the price of an engine...not to be insulted..besides, we all learn everyday...I'd let this slide...thanks for your input anyways. Cheers.

Ayodaygee:


Guy..thumbs up to u. So much maturity in your response. Some people will not stop until they point out one's mistakes in your face.

They forget that....before becoming good at anything, u must start as a novice. And no one knows it all.

auhanson:


Those guys are expert like Dominic Toretto of FAST N FURIOUS.

happydude:
Good evening house , please how do I repair or how much can I get this alloy rim for my MB C230 05 kompressor, mine is cracked and it all make the car tyres loose air and I keep on pumping it daily and there is nothing wrong with the tyre

Eddee:


Those are 16's right? They won't be hard to find even if they are 15's. Now to the cheaper option, find someone who welds/fixes AC condensers, they will reheat and reshape your alloys eliminating the bumps as much as possible. Won't cost more than 2-3k per wheel.

Eddee:


Those are 16's right? They won't be hard to find even if they are 15's. Now to the cheaper option, find someone who welds/fixes AC condensers, they will reheat and reshape your alloys eliminating the bumps as much as possible. Won't cost more than 2-3k per wheel.

Eddee:


Those are 16's right? They won't be hard to find even if they are 15's. Now to the cheaper option, find someone who welds/fixes AC condensers, they will reheat and reshape your alloys eliminating the bumps as much as possible. Won't cost more than 2-3k per wheel.

weyreypey:

Can this fix rashes that causes interior corrosion and hence leaks around the edges?

KINGreignn:
17'

Eddee:


I've seen those guys do wonders with cracked alloy wheels. I can't guarantee the alloy's structural integrity afterwards, but it will serve you pending your replacement timetable.

weyreypey:

Not cracked but rashes on the interior

Eddee:


Picture? Can get "professional advise" from a guy at Bedwell