DIY Cam Cover and Intake Manifold Gasket Change and variable valve adjuster Solenoid 599

After rebuilding my 07’ Mercedes AMG E63 NA I certainly have an advanced appreciation for engines that are well made. That said, even “well made” engines have their faulty or “weak” points! In the E63, one in particular is its Head-bolts Design whereby the Torx head was recessed into the bolt making it weak and therefore prone to breaking! In my case, from there it was matter of fixing one thing after the next, but in the end it has been every bit as rewarding as I imagine you are having. All I can say is CUDOS to you for taking this project on yourself as well as explaining it so well for those of us that have the ability to do such repair ourselves!

 

Might as well change it to DIY Cam Cover and Intake Manifold Gasket Change 599.

If you hit the little Report exclamation point symbol at the bottom left of your post, the mods can make a title change for you.

 

On my 6.3L V8 E63, after having removed both Heads to have them rebuilt, I installed a Catch Can by running 1” Heater Hose attached to the OEM fitting on each side (ie-Crank Case-Intake Manifold) through a Catch Can to trap unwanted Oil from Vapor that would otherwise be deposited inside the Intake. My intake was quite wet with OIL before I had it rebuilt! I wonder if it would make any sense to fit one on the 599 unless, that is, there is already one essentially in place? I say that as my observation of the 599 Engine Diagrams (I’m still shopping for mine!) shows that Oil “Canister” Passenger Side from which several Oil related tubes run to? Is that Ferrari’s version of a Catch Can?

 

Incredible job Jake, congratulations!