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.

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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!

 

Awesome write up and I plan on doing this at some point as well. This thread along with the service manual will be my guide for sure. Do you have a part number for the VVT adjuster solenoid valves? Are they really $1000 each? Did you put grease or sealant in the electrical harnesses as some have suggested? Thanks!


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Have you considered changing the crank sensors whilst all open, mine went and was a big'ol job, so had the covers done at the same time.

 

Yes, I think that would be a good idea. Plus, I don’t think those are that expensive to add. I just got word from Ferrari Vancouver that my service is complete and I’m hoping the car will be imported in the next few weeks. They did look everything over and there are no leaks currently from the valve cover gaskets or anything on the motor, but it’s only a matter of time so hopefully I can enjoy the car for a couple years before I take this work on! The engine oil was changed six months ago so I had them do the F1 system fluid, brake fluid, coolant, gearbox oil, and accessory belts. This service to change some fluids and a couple aux belts cost significantly more than the first two or three cars I owned combined, but at least I know I’m at a good starting point!


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Thx OP. Beautiful Z btw!


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