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Originally Posted by Matt L
Is the bearing soft enough to save the crank on that engine? Not that it matters, since you can replace it. I'm just curious.
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On this particular engine I'd be more worried about
unseen damage to the crankshaft. Apparently the insurance company agrees, which is why they authorized replacement of the complete engine. Having it checked for fractures and straightness probably isn't worth the time or money. BTW, if any Forum members ever wind up in a situation like this, push your insurance company for a
complete engine. It includes a new intake manifold, alternator, P/S pump, A/C compressor, wiring harness, etc.
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Originally Posted by Tomguy
Out of curiosity, what do you do with these engines? It might be fun to have a complete 500 that just needs rods and maybe bearings...
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It all depends on the insurance company. If they authorize replacement of the
complete engine, the damaged engine belongs to the client. FWIW, I've never had a client ask for their old engine. As a result, I have three M272's, two M112's, and two M113's (one's an AMG), sitting on pallets in our storage building. All of these were damaged as a result of some severe weather/flash flooding earlier this year. If the insurance company opts for a re-built engine, the old one must be returned to MB or a core charge will apply.