Which MB Engine Cover?
Which MB Engine Cover?
Considering an MB engine cover and I really like the look of these two.
Will the stock intake tubes fit?
What cover exactly would I be looking for (assuming I could convince the
co-owner (wife) to go along - she's a Chrysler purist)?
DSC01993.jpg
Will the stock intake tubes fit?
What cover exactly would I be looking for (assuming I could convince the
co-owner (wife) to go along - she's a Chrysler purist)?
DSC01993.jpg
Re: Which MB Engine Cover?
The stainless steel overlays used to be on eBay all the time. I don't recall seeing them for long time now.
The cover that looks like this but is plug-n-play would come from an SLK.
The covers in the pics look like the 2 piece version. You will need the airbox, and front engine cover(for a v6). The same airbox is used on the v6 and v8 with different engine covers on the front.
I think this is the airbox you will need: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Mercedes-Benz-C240-Airbox-Cleaner-Assembly-112-090-15-01-OEM-/161677168204?hash=item25a4b5ce4c&vxp=mtr
Here is the v6 engine cover that took me a while to find for my car: http://www.ebay.com/itm/01-04-Mercedes-C320-engine-cover-nose-piece-1120100467-NL0028-/261693738639?hash=item3cee298e8f&vxp=mtr
Others will chime in for a perfect fit with the correct part number.
James
The cover that looks like this but is plug-n-play would come from an SLK.
The covers in the pics look like the 2 piece version. You will need the airbox, and front engine cover(for a v6). The same airbox is used on the v6 and v8 with different engine covers on the front.
I think this is the airbox you will need: http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-Mercedes-Benz-C240-Airbox-Cleaner-Assembly-112-090-15-01-OEM-/161677168204?hash=item25a4b5ce4c&vxp=mtr
Here is the v6 engine cover that took me a while to find for my car: http://www.ebay.com/itm/01-04-Mercedes-C320-engine-cover-nose-piece-1120100467-NL0028-/261693738639?hash=item3cee298e8f&vxp=mtr
Others will chime in for a perfect fit with the correct part number.
James
Last edited by James1549; 05-05-2015 at 06:57 AM.
Re: Which MB Engine Cover?
The stainless steel overlays used to be on eBay all the time. I don't recall seeing them for long time now.
The cover that looks like this but is plug-n-play would come from an SLK.
The covers in the pics look like the 2 piece version. You will need the airbox, and front engine cover(for a v6). The same airbox is used on the v6 and v8 with different engine covers on the front.
I think this is the airbox you will need: 2003 Mercedes Benz C240 Airbox Cleaner Assembly 112 090 15 01 | eBay
Here is the v6 engine cover that took me a while to find for my car: 01 04 Mercedes C320 Engine Cover Nose Piece 1120100467 NL0028 | eBay
Others will chime in for a perfect fit with the correct part number.
James
The cover that looks like this but is plug-n-play would come from an SLK.
The covers in the pics look like the 2 piece version. You will need the airbox, and front engine cover(for a v6). The same airbox is used on the v6 and v8 with different engine covers on the front.
I think this is the airbox you will need: 2003 Mercedes Benz C240 Airbox Cleaner Assembly 112 090 15 01 | eBay
Here is the v6 engine cover that took me a while to find for my car: 01 04 Mercedes C320 Engine Cover Nose Piece 1120100467 NL0028 | eBay
Others will chime in for a perfect fit with the correct part number.
James
The numbers are in my PDF mentioned in the second post here.
The SLK 320 unit you mention is plug and play as you say but there is no benefit in using it. The parts mentioned in my PDF are the parts used to increase the airflow to the engine and more power. They are plug and play but will need the larger air filters, the OEM air tubes do fit but they will only fit tightly inside the engine cover holes. My PDF mentions the larger air tubes required to fit on the outside of the engine cover bore holes.
I had three of the wrong engine covers, they all fitted, they all rubbed and they are all in the local dump. LOL
Here is another post that mentions and shows the correct part.
A few years back this swap was discussed a thousand times, I found all the parts, fitted them and then swapped the car for an SRT.
If I recall correctly there is another engine cover that looks the same it ends with the numbers 95, it too is wrong.
Remember they look the same but some rub and look bad after a while when the paint wears thin on the tip of the nose piece.
Re: Which MB Engine Cover?
The part you note above is the one mentioned in my PDF, in your earlier post here you show a link to the 15 01, this is the wrong part. There is a big difference in the parts with just a little number change.
Maybe I'll erase my posts on all these subjects and the new members can start from scratch and gather info from earlier posts, the Internet and such. If all these posts were erased maybe it would refresh this forum.
We get a lot of crap from some of these new members, they get to use manuals, parts lists etc that the older members dug up and posted. All the hard slogging has been done for them.
Rant over ...... For now anyway.
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Re: Which MB Engine Cover?
I see no problems with the part numbers in the PDF, it all looks accurate based on my knowledge of the upgrade. This is an upgrade I've been considering since it is an improved throttle body and improved air intake (That way I won't get lazy and never upgrade the TB). Just wondering how much I can expect to pay for everything listed?
-Thanks
-Thanks
Re: Which MB Engine Cover?
Here is the PNP airbox from an SLK that will fit your application:
01 04 Mercedes Benz SLK320 Air Intake Cleaner Filter Box Assy 29850 | eBay
01 04 Mercedes Benz SLK320 Air Intake Cleaner Filter Box Assy 29850 | eBay
Thank you, James.
That's exactly what I have in mind.
Thanks to all for your input.
Re: Which MB Engine Cover?
James, what filter part number are you running in those?
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