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Bentley, Maserati, Jeep, and Hyundai issue latest recalls
« on: October 22, 2015, 02:47:37 pm »
Big spenders have problems too, y'know
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Re: Bentley, Maserati, Jeep, and Hyundai issue latest recalls
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2015, 04:45:11 pm »
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

Sh!t that was a long list.

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Next, 269 B-, CLA- and GLA-Class cars from the 2015 model year might have improperly welded camshafts that could break and damage the engine. Transport Canada says Benz dealers will “replace the potentially-affected” camshafts.
...and ^^ that can't be cheap.

Eff it.  I'm building the "it"



Update:
NHTSA has issued a recall of the "it" relating to a possible failure of the rear control assembly to shut off, potentially causing continued stimulation after its occupant has arrived at his/her destination.


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Bentley, Maserati, Jeep, and Hyundai issue latest recalls
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2015, 11:43:07 pm »
Welded camshafts?   WTF??  Usually they are cast or made from billet and then machined, no?

And No-san, it is a fair bit of labour to replace a camshaft.  Timing chain / belt has to come off along with the valve cover.  Some seals and gaskets would have to be replaced as well.  I'd bet it's about an 8 hour job on these cars.
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