Hey Everyone,
I'm buying this C43 and noticed some things that don't exactly look right and wanted to run it past some of you guys...

Here is a picture of a REAL M113 in a C43 AMG....



Here is a picture of the engine in the C43 I am buying...



First off, yes it has the wrong coolant. I'm going to change that ASAP. However, I see 3 other possible concerning issues.

1. Notice the oil filler cap. What is with the weird looking extension? I've never seen this on a C43. Is this correct for the engine that originally came with the C43?

2. It appears that this engine has no oil intercooler. It may just be an optical illusion but it appears to not have one like other C43's I've seen.

3. The left valve cover has some yellow numbering on it, typical of parts you see sold from a junkyard. Am I just paranoid or could this be bad news?

In the car's defense. Carfax checks out great. It says it was rear ended but no paint work needed, just a bumper. The interior is mint and they say it runs and shifts great.
Any opinions would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Adam

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01 ML55 AMG
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