Update on Columbia/Mercedes MBE 4000 blown head gasket

Discussion in 'Freightliner Forum' started by ichudov, Mar 27, 2018.

  1. ichudov

    ichudov Heavy Load Member

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    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 , 20180326_222836.jpg
     
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  3. Hulld

    Hulld Road Train Member

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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.
     
  4. Bellby

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  5. Bellby

    Bellby Bobtail Member

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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.
    Thank you
     
  6. ichudov

    ichudov Heavy Load Member

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    he is in Chicago, where are you
     
  7. Deecutta

    Deecutta Bobtail Member

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    What were all the parts you bought for that repair?
     
  8. Sergiodlc58

    Sergiodlc58 Bobtail Member

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    Hey man I’m having this problem and I’m in Chicago any way I can get the guys phone number or info ?
     
  9. ichudov

    ichudov Heavy Load Member

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    email me

    ichudov
    hahaha
    gmail
     
  10. armo

    armo Light Load Member

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    Chudov thank you for posting this update!
     
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