My Mercedes 4000 engine from my 2009 Freightliner Columbia blew a head gasket. Dealer asked for enormous money.
We found someone who works fixing these engines for a living. This guy said right on the phone, "probably a head bolt broke". He came to look, confirmed that it was likely, and quoted $800 in labor plus I buy all parts. I bought parts for $1,500. This guy and a helper fixed it in one day and one additional evening.
The truck starts and drives now and I will try to use it today for something. I am kind of happy with this outcome, but he warned me that this is a specific problem with these engines and more heads (it has six separate heads) may break later ,
Update on Columbia/Mercedes MBE 4000 blown head gasket
Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by ichudov, Mar 27, 2018.
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I would check with ARP and see if they have a head stud kit for that engine.
If they do they can be replaced after the fact one at a time usually. -
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Hi there , can I get the contact of that guy who fix your problem. I have the same issue with my 2004 freightliner Columbia .
I'm Baly cell 208 316 4331.
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he is in Chicago, where are you
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What were all the parts you bought for that repair?
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email me
ichudov
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Chudov thank you for posting this update!
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