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Old Jun 6, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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Default Re: SRT-6 Turbo problem?

Originally Posted by dreamSRT
Sidez, I mean the supercharger. What do you mean N/A? Is replacing the IC pump a factory recall besides the fan (E19)?
N/A means naturally aspirated without the use of forced induction ie... supercharger, turbocharger, nitrous... when I say this I refer to the non-srt crossfire... IC pump is not under recall for our cars, but it might be for c32 and slk32... generally it is no reason not to purchase this car...

Only a few members have had the intercooler fail as few srts so far have reached above 20k miles... I am sure once more people start hitting 35k+ miles it will become a more common problem as many mercedes counterparts have it...

The dealer will quickly fix this issue under warranty provided that it happens before the warranty expires... Also the failure of the intercooler pump will not quickly make permanent damage to your engine it will just disable you from heating up the engine to much as the engine realizes that there is a lack of cooling done and will refuse to perform given tasks, unlike with the fan the engine will just heat up to ridiculous temperatures and if not treated quickly will lead to complete engine failure... I personally had the issue of the dead fan, but I was quick to repair it and did not drive it enough to do any damage to the engine...

I cannot recommend any car more than I can recommend the crossfire srt-6, but since you asked about the potential problems of the supercharger I am doing my best to answer your question... and explain to you the more common issue that are present with it... every car has its issues and the ic pump is a known faulty part in our mercedes counterparts, but again I state that in no way should it deter you from purchasing the vehicle and neither should it be the reason that steers you towards the N/A Crossfire over the SRT/AMG crossfire...

Hope this helps...
 
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